Yes, I agree that Pingry does great with the ivies. OK. A little more that I have been thinking. The issue is that the campus is not great in comparison to Delbarton, Morristown-Beard or Newark Academy. Families say that focus is very academic and not great in school spirit and kids are very competitive and not very friendly. Looking for overall experience…solid academics, solid athletic program, strong school spirit which will run in to good, long-term friendships. I believe my son will excel academically in any environment and as a result will secure a place in a top university (full disclosure both mom and dad are ivy grads). He is straight A’s and strong athlete. He is respectful, kind, sociable and happy. I want to maintain his positive outlook in an inclusive, academic and diverse environment. I want my son to have a full, challenging and positive high school experience before he heads off to college. He is a very strong student so I do want him at a place to support him and be able to help him achieve his goals. The ivy aspect of Pingry is incredibly enticing but I am thinking I want more for him than a pressure cooker environment. We have kept our ears open for the last couple of years, more in depth since September and seriously looking since February. We will start apps in September. Stuck on reps but have been discovering so much more about each school. If I knew nothing and just went to the schools, it would be either Delbarton or Morristown-Beard. Knowing the situation at Delbarton, I would replace with Newark Academy and Morristown-Beard. …but Pingry has such a great academic rep and that is hard to pass up as a parent. Going back and forth a lot right now. This has been extremely helpful in getting other points of view other than those from our work, town and friends. I have been to each campus and discussed each school in detail. I will have my son go to the open houses this spring/summer. Once I get his feedback I will know how to better proceed. He is open to all and is looking forward to visiting each school.