<p>Don’t underestimate how much character can experientially come from time at BS. Perhaps, it cannot be taught, but I think it is ingrained in the BS culture nonetheless. Are classmates supportive or competitive? Are teachers really there for all students or is it sink or swim for the most part? Does the dorm or house function as a team/community or is it every man for himself? Does the school tolerate meanness or is there constant attention to kindness? For me, the hard part was assessing these qualities about a school when applying. Unfortunately, some of the real deal only comes out when you live there.</p>