Chance a Normal Girl.

coconutcake
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:55:06 +0000

Also, I know you’re trying to narrow rather than broaden your search, but don’t forget to check out the Hidden Gems thread if you haven’t already: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1130908-hidden-gems-lesser-known-prep-schools.html

Obviously websites aren’t a substitute for campus visits, but really read the course catalogs, athletic offerings, art/music offerings, school calendar (semester? trimester? quarter? winter term? Saturday classes?), dress code, rules and policies, residential life, and student organization / student life sections of each school you’re interested in very thoroughly. Take some notes - maybe make yourself a little spreadsheet comparing different aspects that impact you - so you can compare them side by side easily.

Also look at off-campus programs offered exclusively for students of a particular school. Some schools have extremely cool alternative Spring Breaks or study abroad programs, although you can always find external programs for these as well.

Not sure if you’ve checked out Cate School in Southern California - they’re right on the ocean and it looks like a nice place.