Loomis vs. St. Andrew's (DE)

CateCAParent
Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:41:26 +0000

I interpret safer in this context as being able to provide a bigger variety of experiences – academic, athletic, EC, etc?

FWIW, we were very into Loomis as an option. Comes across as a Goldilocks school – everything is just right. Big, but not too big. Athletic, but not too athletic. Day students, but not too many day students. Lots of supervision, but not too much of supervision. The school is isolated, but not too isolated. Traditional, but not too traditional. Their academic departments are all robust, but not one more than another. Cutting edge in pedagogy, but not too cutting edge. Community-oriented, but not too community oriented. Competitive, but not too competitive. You get the idea.

I wonder sometimes if it doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it is a well-rounded, great school, that focuses on delivering a well-rounded top-notch education rather than taking on airs. If you aren’t sure what you are looking for, I agree Loomis is a “safe” choice. You can find what you want there, whatever it may be.