Peddie or Madeira

ridleyroo
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:02:49 +0000

I think both Peddie and Blair are equally great choices (but don’t tell anyone I said that because they are big rivals!). You will have to decide for yourself which is the best fit for you. My DD loved Blair as well and had a really difficult time choosing between the two. In the end, there were a few things that Peddie offered that were specific to her interests, that put it over the top for her.
Ask yourself why you like Blair more, and ask your parents why they’d prefer you go to Peddie. See what the reasons are. I’ll mention that some of the reasons my DD liked Blair were superficial. It’s a beautiful hilly campus and the buildings and dorms look “rich” - I’ve seen it described as a country club, and I would agree with that description… but that’s not a good reason to go there (at least not from a parents perspective). I’m not saying that to knock Blair, I was really impressed by their academics and programs, I just mention it as an example to hone in on why you like one school over another and make sure it is for good reasons.
My DD says it’s very easy to make friends at Peddie because you are with classmates all the time (classes, meals, sports, ECs, dorms). That will be true at any school.
Like I told my DD last year at this time, there’s no wrong choice. I hope you are able to revisit them all and find the one that fits you best!