Graduating High School as a Junior

gsalgado7
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:05:00 +0000

Hello,
As a graduate of Simon’s Rock, I obviously take issue with many of the comments you make. I would definitely agree that Simon’s Rock tends to attract more of an alternative crowd, those who are dissatisfied with high school rather than those looking to accelerate their entry into an “elite” college.

However, the claim that Simon’s Rock academics are run-of-the-mill is simply incorrect. I can only speak to what my friends have told me. I know many people who have transferred from Simon’s Rock to what you would consider “elite” institutions, U Chicago, Wellesley, Stanford, and they agree that the academics at Simon’s Rock are considerably more rigorous. Although I decided to stay for four years, I did apply to some transfer schools, and I am currently applying to graduate schools. Throughout the process is became apparent that people in the field of education do know of Simon’s Rock and hold it in high regard.

If you want some facts and figures, I would look at the NSSE; National Survey of Student Engagement, which places Simon’s Rock well above average in measures of Academic Experience.