Deerfield Academy review by Claremont McKenna College student.
The teachers focused on class discussion and interaction which greatly improved my learning experience. Class sizes were generally small so student participated in a lot of in class discussion. Our teachers lived on campus so they were always accessible for extra help. There was a significant work load but other teachers and student were always available for extra help. Advanced classes and tutoring were available for students who were better at certain subjects or struggled with them.
Deerfield's counseling services varied. Although they were all very qualified, I did not have a.... Get the real inside story on college counseling at Deerfield Academy as experienced by former pupil and Claremont McKenna College student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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They have contacts at most of the major universities and feel perfectly comfortable picking up the phone and advocating for a student to get accepted somewhere they feel is a good fit for that student. However, these counselors are certainly not magic bullets. They cannot guarantee that a student will get into an Ivy League university...
For those wishing to move on to Oxford or Cambridge, the provision is second-to-none. In the months running up to application and interview, every subject faculty offers classes (often run by former Oxbridge tutors) exploring further areas of their subject as well as offering advice on personal statements, interview technique and more...
Students must take the SSAT and can also submit SAT and ACT scores. The student.... Get in-depth insights and personal advice on admissions to Deerfield Academy by former pupil and Claremont McKenna College student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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For the interview, dress conservatively. Try to be very clean and put together. Also, I was a tour guide for two years and at the end of every tour, we were asked to evaluate the candidate so if you think the tour is not apart of the process, you are very wrong. Ask questions and be interested. Also, tip for the parents: the kids speak on the tour. Do not ask their questions for them...
Most younger siblings have an easy time in the admissions process. I can only think of one case of a younger sibling not being admitted. About half of the students who entered with me had come from public schools. The remainder came from private K-6 schools, or had transferred from other New York private schools The Elizabeth Morrow School and St. Bernard were two of the larger feeder schools...
The Deerfield community is rich with tradition. It is very open and accepting of differing views and religions. ... Get the real inside story on quality of school life and extracurricular offerings at Deerfield Academy as experienced by former pupil and Claremont McKenna College student — Login or Sign Up to access full review