<p>I am looking into going to private school and would like to know about delbarton in morristown, nj</p>
<p>D'yer Maker. Call for D'yer Maker on line two.</p>
<p>Answering the Bat Signal.</p>
<p>I'm not sure what to do with this, response-wise. It's a great school, in my biased opinion. Specific questions would help, but, let's see, the brand new monk who taught my ancient history class in 8th grade will be the headmaster. He's a terrific guy. I'm very excited about him taking charge and can't think of anyone else -- at least from my days there -- who could make a better steward of the school.</p>
<p>There's a brand new fine arts center, which I'm thrilled about because the school's fine arts program is excellent but it's sorely needed a top-notch venue. Whether you're into fine arts or not, the entire community will be lifted up by this physical plant change that will bolster the calibre of students that you will be around. </p>
<p>What I most appreciate about Delbarton is that the Benedictine monks, though not known to be as liberal as the Jesuits, really helped open up the world I live in to me. The monks helped me learn to think critically and question everything, including my faith. Not because they were heretics, but because they are confident enough in their own faith to believe that it should be put to a test in a mature, reasonable fashion. That sort of teaching philosophy was incredibly empowering.</p>
<p>And many of my classmates (about 75 of us) are just amazing people. I was amazed by them in class and extracurriculars and I'm amazed -- and humbled -- by their accomplishments since then. And that was about a quarter century ago when Delbarton wasn't regarded as being nearly as competitive as it is nowadays, whether academically or athletically.</p>
<p>Some of the young guns who were neophytes on campus in my day -- people I would single out as being most influential in shaping my mind as an individual -- are now campus leaders. How awesome is that? I'm very excited for the school in the years to come with people like Br. Paul as headmaster and other faculty members having even greater authority to ensure that their philosophy towards building young men up will be systemic and not just limited to their classrooms.</p>
<p>Lastly, it's single sex and I barely noticed. Okay, so there's no flirting in the hallways between classes or in the Senior Lounge, but many of us had girlfriends and went on dates and even participated in extracurricular events, particularly in the arts, with girls' schools. (Think of the arts center as a bridge to more girls being around if you'd like.) </p>
<p>The best part of being at a single sex school is we could be slobs during lunch. I look at my son eating and thank my lucky stars that I went to an all guy school. The worst part of it being single sex...well, I can't think of any. Seriously, I can't. Those of us who were obsessed with girls (moi) were around them plenty. I even rode on a bus that went to two girls' schools before dropping us off...and, OMG, if anything riding with those girls in their Catholic school girl skirts and blouses buttoned a little lower than allowed was probably more girl access than a healthy teenage boy should have by all rights. (Sorry if that sounds like I'm an old perv, but I'm trying to give you my thoughts as I recall them from back then and, honestly, sometimes I felt those girls on the bus were downright cruel.) So, no, I never felt like a monk while attending school at St. Mary's Abbey (the monastery that operates the school).</p>
<p>If you've got specific questions, let 'em rip or send me a PM and I'll try to help, but bear in mind that I'm just an old alum.</p>
<p>I knew we could count on you to keep it uhhhh, pithy.</p>
<p>thanks dyer maker. </p>
<p>is delbarton noticed by top colleges as a great high school. and if you don't mind me asking, what college did you go to?</p>
<p>I think he went to Notre Dame or somewhere similar... he keeps talking about the sports aspects, and I remember him talking about it.</p>
<p>Being a current Delbarton student, I can tell you there's a lot of freedom there, and they'll pretty much let you take whatever you want as long as you can prove that you're prepared enough to take the course. The teachers are great, and it's overall a great school.</p>
<p>I heard Delbarton competes with the Riverview School in Cape Cod.</p>
<p>That makes sense -- a pretty easy commute from central NJ to Cape Cod.</p>
<p>Actually, the commute would be from Westbrook, CT (pretty much the midpoint by air as well as by driving time and distance), but that's hardly the best reason why the schools don't compete...except for being regarded as among the best in their respective classes of educational institutions. </p>
<p>If I lived in Westbrook and was choosing between the two, I just might prefer Riverview...as that would spare my son's chauffeur the daily commute through New York City. Plus, I assume my Delbarton-worthy son would be valedictorian at Riverview, which otherwise focuses on children with IQs under 100. More importantly, I would suspect that he could learn some great life lessons from his peers at Riverview. At the very least he'd learn to appreciate them enough not to use them for comic relief.</p>
<p>Sorry D'yer ( 'tho I realize you''re probably responding the dumb post previous to mine). I'd never heard of Riverview -- a google search shows it in East Sandwich, MA on the Cape. You might be thinking of Oxford Academy which is in Westbrook, CT.</p>
<p>I'm a consultant and some of my students apply to Delbarton. It is an excellent school. This year I had a 9th grader get into Andover and Taft but got rejected at Delbarton and Lawrenceville. I had another applicant get denied at Delbarton but he did get into Lawrenceville. And my one guy who was accepted was very bright and got a perfect 800 math on the SAT as an 8th grader. He got in but is going to Pingry.</p>
<p>Overall, I'd say it's as competitive in admissions as the top tier boarding schools. Delbarton's SAT average (M, V) is 1390 which compares with the Andovers and Choates of the world. Delbarton acccepts about 21% of 9th grade applicants and a slightly greater number of 7th graders.</p>
<p>That's my data dump for you! I attended one of Delbarton's sister schools and can tell you that Delbarton, like most day schools throughout the country has improved in leaps and bounds over the years. Many of the graduates of the 80's and 90's will be disappointed that their kids won't be able to get in. But this is happening with day schools all over the country.</p>
<p>Yeah, some alums may be disappointed that their kids won't be able to get in, but older alums like myself get to imagine/pretend that we went to the same Delbarton you just described. It's a neat little fantasy that's worth something. Which reminds me that I need to send in my donation...fiscal year ends Saturday.</p>
<p>D'yer -- Know what you mean about Delbarton. I went to BU for college. In the early 70's I got in during the interview, in July! Now its an Ivy League backup. I'll take it.</p>
<p>dyer maker,</p>
<p>Yes, Delbarton is a more competitive school these days. But when I was a student at Oak Knoll, all the girls wanted to date Delbarton boys. And from what I hear now, that is still the case! They continue to make the Seton Hall Prep boys jealous. Some things never change.</p>
<p>I tried to tell my son that an all-boys high school --even one at a monastery -- was a far cry from living like a monk. Every morning I went on a school bus route that stopped at St. Elizabeth's and Villa Walsh before reaching Delbarton. There were St. John the Baptist girls in a couple of classes. Other all-girl schools provided the female parts for choral and drama ECs. And there were dances and other events -- and parties, informal and deb balls/cotillions. My class had several guys who had sisters at Oak Knoll, so that was a big connection, too. But it was nice to not have to always be "on" and it was even better to be around classmates who weren't always "on" -- putting on airs and exerting energy needed to try to impress girls 24/7. Still, despite my best advocacy, my son's one absolutely intractable ground rule for his search was that he would only consider co-ed schools.</p>
<p>do you know of any more new jersey day schools?</p>
<p>You can go to [Search</a> for Colleges and Universities, Graduate Schools, Online Degree, Private Schools - Peterson’s](<a href=“http://www.petersons.com%5DSearch”>http://www.petersons.com) and look for secondardy schools. Do a search of all schools in NJ <a href=“http://www.petersons.com/pschools/code/StateCtryResult.asp?sponsor=1&from=psector[/url]”>http://www.petersons.com/pschools/code/StateCtryResult.asp?sponsor=1&from=psector</a> . You didn’t say where you live NJ, which would help people make suggestions based on commuting distance. If you are not boarding but can communte from where you live, take a look at Blair Academy. There are several day & boarding schools in the Princeton area, inculding Lawrenceville, Hun and Princeton Day. Good luck!</p>
<p>i live in union county</p>
<p>Newark Academy, Pingry, Gill St. Bernards, Seton Hall Prep, Oratory Prep, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Wardlaw-Hartridge School, Don Bosco Prep and Mater Dei…especially since you’ve listed a Catholic-orientation in your choices in another thread.</p>
<p>I have a good body of knowledge regarding Newark Academy and some of my contemporaries from Newark Academy and Delbarton send their daughters to Gill.</p>
<p>Still, as I noted in another thread, you pretty much want to think Green Wave. Don’t let the mention of these other schools distract you from your goal!</p>