<p>I know a couple who are thinking about Stony Brook and they asked me if I have heard anything about it. I don't know a thing about it...or what it's reputation is, what other schools Stony Brook students applied to, what types of students would typically fit in best, etc. When I started to say I didn't know about it, they got scared off. So if there's any interesting information about Stony Brook I can share with them -- or point them to here or elsewhere (besides BSR/Petersen's) -- please let me know.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Grades 7-12 Good school. Tough academics without the prestige. Formal dress ,chapel daily.
Want to know anything specific?</p>
<p>The headmaster is tremendous. It is in a very pretty part of Long Island. It also is somewhat less expensive than some of the Northeastern schools. You should be aware that it is a religious school.</p>
<p>The school is known for character development and family environment... but I don't know how good the academics are... would a top student be happy there? What schools does it compare with academically? How does it compare to the top tier schools?</p>
<p>Our friend's son attended. He told me that he used to be homesick for his school -- he couldn't wait to get back there after each summer. Parents are nice people, but school was excellent, has a great community, etc. </p>
<p>Another friend attended many years ago and was instrumental in having our family think about boarding school.</p>