Hello,
My past two years have been great! Yes, the academic pressure has increased significantly since my prep (freshman) year, but I feel like this is the case at most peer schools as well. Hotchkiss makes a conscious effort to ensure that students can balance extracurriculars with academics, something that (IMO) really differentiates Hotchkiss from other schools. For example, while many other schools hold orchestra rehearsals in the evenings, Hotchkiss Orchestra holds rehearsals during the class day (as a formal class). This allows musicians to participate fully in sports, clubs, do homework, etc. after school. Personally, I am heavily involved in the music program while participating in a variety of other activities. Overall, I’ve had a wonderful experience here, and I would definitely encourage your daughter to attend revisit days and choose Hotchkiss!
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions or concerns!