Concord Academy vs Commonwealth School

dimush
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:32:04 +0000

Thank you for your input, L_NewEngland !
I am getting the same vibe about the strong academics and likely associated stress at Commonwealth.
I am less concerned with HW stress, but more about the culture/environment of the student body. With grade size around 40 in Commonwealth and around 60 day/40 boarder at CA (2.5 times larger size): the atmosphere would also likely be different.
Maybe students feel closer with all-day class, compared to the mixed environment.
On the other hand, in either school a student can find a smaller group of closer friends, so not sure how much this matters.

I gather that being in the center of Boston has its perks and stressors, with more independence compared to a cozy feel of Concord Center.