Please suggest a New England Prep School for my son

DeyanA
Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:41:49 +0000

Thank you for your input, and suggestions.

I feel that he needs to be on his own, and that is why we ruled out community college. People have suggested Bridgton Academy, as they focus on this type of student. They only accept 11,12, and PG students. As you mentioned,they enroll many athletes that have talented skills, but lack the academic skills to be accepted into Division 1 schools. They also accept students like my son, that are well-rounded, but just need an extra year to mature, and polish their life skills. That is one of the schools that we will be visiting. I am looking for similar school suggestions, as I don’t want to limit his choices. I am reaching out, as I am unaware of other schools that offer this type of curriculum,but I know they must be out there. He is a four year varsity athlete in two sports, but he doesn’t have the ability to play at the next level.
We have considered gap years, but I am concerned with having him take a year away from academics. He could also use some growth in math, and essay writing.