<p>Hello,I'm happy to be part of the community!</p>
<p>As an international student,it's so difficult for me to choose one from these three schools.Would you please give me an opinion? please focus on:
Size(not too big)
Atmosphere(good relationship between students and teachers,etc.)
Sports(I like basketball/football)
Food
Surrounding area(safty,etc.)
Anything else(Academic,drama,art,etc.)</p>
<p>thank you very much!</p>
<p>I know a little about The Masters as my son toured the campus a few months ago, but has decided to go elsewhere.</p>
<p>It’s not too big, there appeared to be good teacher/student relationships, Harkness method used in many classes, food was average, have basketball, but no football. I have never heard of any safety issues. Very drama/arts focused.</p>
<p>To CMM731:
Thanks a lot,Your message is so important for me!Could you tell me why your son decided to …?</p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptances!</p>
<p>I can comment a little on Hill and Masters, but I only know a little. Years ago I was on the Masters School campus for an event, and I know someone who has a child there. I have been to athletic events at the Hill, and I have observed Hill students and parents at other athletic events.</p>
<p>I hear that sports are big at Cushing. However, they recently changed their approach to the library which I think is misguided <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/775237-cushing-academy-close-its-library.html?highlight=cushing[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/775237-cushing-academy-close-its-library.html?highlight=cushing</a> I have never been on campus, nor do I know anyone with children there.</p>
<p>Masters School used to be a girls only school. The switch to both boys and girls was in the last 15 or so years. They also added a middle school for day students. The emphasis is more on the arts, but their fencing team is among the best in the country. Academics are challenging. There is a large day population. Masters is within easy reach of NYC, close to the train at Dobbs Ferry. The surrounding community is good.</p>
<p>The Hill might offer you everything you want. It is a beautiful and well equipped campus. The students and parents I have observed are well mannered. However, you have to want a level of formality because my impression is that Hill is a formal school and not just in dress code. The big negative is that the surrounding community is not wealthy, so there is a big disparity between the wealth of many students and the surrounding community [Pottstown</a>, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottstown,_Pennsylvania]Pottstown”>Pottstown, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia) However, I would not describe Pottstown as poverty-stricken, so if you think you will go to Hill, just investigate this. </p>
<p>I hope you are able to go to revisits. The sizes of your schools are similar, but Masters is different because of the large day population. </p>
<p>I suggest you do an advanced search of your schools looking only in the Prep School Admissions boards. You can also get some information from [Boarding</a> School Review - College-Prep & Jr. Boarding Schools](<a href=“http://www.boardingschoolreview.com%5DBoarding”>http://www.boardingschoolreview.com). Your best resource is to go directly to your schools, and ask if you can talk to some current students. This is especially important if you cannot go to revisits. Admissions should be happy to put you in touch with a few students from your schools who can tell you about their experiences.</p>
<p>Burb Parent:
It’s so kind of you,and your words are really very helpful for me!Thank you very much!
I will do as you said,thanks again!</p>
<p>Mashimodo,
My husband went to the Hill School, and my son has been accepted for next year. I can’t speak to the other schools that you are considering, but I can say that my husband absolutely adored his time at the school. The environment is a caring and inclusive one, and many of his friends from Hill continue to be his best friends today. The campus is lovely, with a very traditional feel to it. I have been to reunions with him on several occasions, and have been impressed by many of the facilities. What has impressed me most, however, was the relationship that seems to be fostered between the students and the faculty. When my son came for his interview, several of my husband’s former teachers stopped by to say hello and share memories. Pottstown is like many small to mid-size Pennsylvania towns…a little depressed but with flashes of innovation and growth. I get the impression, however, that the Hill students are kept busy on campus. My husband remembers going into town for pizza on occasion, but that’s about it. Best of luck as you make your decision!</p>
<p>paobs12:
Congratulations on your son’s acceptance from the Hill,it’s a great school!
And thank you very much!</p>
<p>mashimodo, my son was accepted at Masters and really liked the campus. However, he visited another CT school that he felt was a better “fit” and one, amongst other things, also offered football.
Masters has a large day population, which leaves fewer kids on campus after class. My son would have been a boarder and for him, that wasnt appealing. Good luck with your selection.</p>
<p>CMM731:Thank you very much!Wish your son will have happy time in his school.</p>