Governor's Academy vs Hockaday (only two schools accepted)

summire
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:05:15 +0000

Hello,

I’m posting this on behalf of my parents (non-English speakers). My sister has admitted into Governor’s Academy and Hockaday. They are the only schools that my sister were admitted out of 6 that she applied. While they are drastically different schools, my sister is eager to attend Governor’s Academy solely b/c it’s co-ed. I don’t think that’s a fair comparison. If parents or past student can answer any questions below, I would be greatly appreciated:

Hockday:

What is Hockday boarding life is like? How do they deal with friends who are day students?

How would you rank its academics?

How is all girls-environment differ from co-ed?

What is it like being in Dallas?

Governor’s Academy:

What’s Governor’s Academy dorm life like?

How do you deal with snow storms and East Coast winter?

How would you rank its academics?

Also since we are outside the country, we are trying our best to make a trip to visit these schools. In the case we aren’t able to, what are your advice on learning more about a school w/o visiting them?

A little bit about my younger sister:

Attending international school in South East Asia, has IB program

SSAT: 2127 (80% percentile)

Grades: B- B+

Sports: Varsity Swimming (used to compete), JV Volleyball and crosscountry

Personality: Bubbly and quick-tempered. She can be a bit melodramatic at times. Overall, sweet kid.

Thank you!