<p>We're considering Simon's Rock for our daughter next year. She is presently a H.S. sophomore. ANy relevant knowledge, experience, advice? Any thoughts on early college programs in general?</p>
<p>Simon's Rock is a fantastic place for the right students. I highly recommend that you invetigate it further, visit the campus on a Discovery Day, and see if it is a fit. My daughter had a terrific experience there and did extremely well. The academics are wonderful, teachers are mostly very committed, and the students are extremely bright. If your daughter is looking to leave high school for academic reasons or if she is mature for her age, this is an excellent option. Socially, students do have a lot more freedom than they would in any high school (though less than most other colleges) so it is important that your daughter accept that responsibility and that you trust her. Academically, if students take advantage of the opportunities offered, they are extremely well prepared to transfer to another university (two thirds do this after two years) or stay and get a BA and maybe spend a year abroad. Last year, transfer students were accepted at Stanford, University of Chicago, Swarthmore, Brown, Wesleyan, Cornell, Barnard, Bard, and many others. If you have specific questions, please feel free to send me a message.</p>