<p>We looked at both schools, in detail, and both had great positives. I loved the sense of community that they both promote. The are around the same size. SPS gives a more freedom in terms of formal study hall. SPS is 100% boarding where DA is about 85% I believe. DA is very “preppy” with a formal dress code where as SPS is casual. DA is extremely rural where SPS has a huge campus, but is in a city. SPS has its own dance company (important for my d). I loved them both. My d liked SPS, but loved DA. It was an easy choice for us; my d was selected by DA, waitlisted by SPS. DA was her first choice. </p>
<p>You cant go wrong at either place–excellent schools, faculty, staff and students.</p>