BB&N VS. Fay School

tothe9s
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:45:41 +0000

I’ll preface this by saying, as a prior junior boarding school atendee, I am biased, however I do have a decent amount of knowledge on both schools.

I personally think the junior boarding school environment is unmatched, with a really supportive community and great connections, especially with the teachers, who also serve as advisors, coaches, ect.

I think BB&N is a bit less tight knit, and seems a bit more stressful from an outsiders perspective.

In terms of leadership, which it seems you prioritize, I would again say Fay would be the way to go. The whole 9th grade program means you have many chances to step up, and I felt made everyone just a bit more mature than their peers. It is really an amazing experience to be the leaders and role-models of a school, before 12th grade.

That being said, going to Fay would mean changing schools after 9th grade (I strongly suggest staying for the ninth grade program). This transition is made very easy with support from all of the staff, and a secondary school advisor, plus gives your DS a chance to get some new experiences! However, if that would not be of interest, that is definitely a downside.

Overall, I would 100% place my vote on Fay, as the junior boarding school experience (even as a day student, which I was) is truly unmatched and magical. I believe I was one of the best decisions I have made! Feel free to reach out if you want some more specific info/ answers!