Interlochen Questions

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<p>Okay, so I'm currently a freshman and I learned about Interlochen not long ago. I've done my research and I would really like to go. I just have a few questions...</p>

<p>Financial Aid:</p>

<p>This first question is rather dumb but I still want to know...At Interlochen if you apply and get Financial Aid do you have to pay it back? Is it a loan or a gift? Like I said, dumb question but I think it's important.</p>

<p>General:</p>

<p>Are the students open minded and nice? Like, as a whole? I'm kinda quiet but once I get warmed up to you I can blab and blab!</p>

<p>If I major in Creative Writing, would I still be able to take a Theater Arts class or not? </p>

<p>On a scale of 1-10, 1 being preschool level and 10 being you have to be a genius, how hard are the core classes? I've read a lot but I still would like to know your thoughts.</p>

<p>Does a lot of bullying happen? Like I said, I'm quiet at first so I think I would be prone to bullying. Is it common or not?</p>

<p>Are the teachers super mean? Would they be able to help me out, one on one?</p>

<p>How many hours of sleep would I normally get if I went?</p>

<p>And lastly, how hard is it in general to get in? I plan to apply sooner rather than later, so I would like to know.</p>

<p>Thank you soo soo soo much!!</p>

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<p>Financial Aid from Interlochen is a grant that is not required to be repaid.This is not a dumb question and is definitely important.</p>

<p>My extremely introverted daughter attends Interlochen and she is doing great. She finds it easier to talk to kids there because they share her passion and commitment to the arts.</p>

<p>You can talk to or email someone in admissions regarding taking a Theater Arts class. They are very helpful and will gladly answer that question.</p>

<p>The core classes would probably be around a 6 or 7. Academics are challenging but manageable for a good student.</p>

<p>While bullying might happen at Interlochen it would be very rare. Most kids who attend Interlochen pride themselves in not being cookie cutter kids. They truely value being different.</p>

<p>The teachers at Interlochen are generally outstanding. They tend to be very approachable and engaged. Classes are very small. It is uncommon to have more than 15 kids in a class. </p>

<p>I believe lights out is at 11:00 so if you got up at 7:00 you would get eight hours of sleep. It seems like seven or eight hours of sleep is realistic.</p>

<p>Good luck with your application! Interlochen is a wonderful school.</p>