Episcopal Academy review by Harvard University student.
The tight knit community between the students and teachers creates a great learning environment where discussions can be held comfortably and questions can be asked without any reservation. With effort by the student, the faculty provides great preparation for the future. Each class consists of about 120 kids, with a fairly equal number of boys and girls. The workload definitely depends on the course one takes and how much the student wants to get out of it. I would say that Episcopal Academy can be difficult for those who do no really want to be there, but for those who want to make the most of their time there and education, its a great place.
I don't think I could have had a better college counseling experience. I truly.... Get the real inside story on college counseling at Episcopal Academy as experienced by former pupil and Harvard University 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...
It is difficult for me to say anything in this section since I have attended.... Get in-depth insights and personal advice on admissions to Episcopal Academy by former pupil and Harvard University 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...
Episcopal Academy is definatley a safe place to go to school, I never felt like I was in any danger whatsoever. Especially with the new campus in newtown square, all the facilities are amazing and all the kids there are lucky to go to school.... Get the real inside story on quality of school life and extracurricular offerings at Episcopal Academy as experienced by former pupil and Harvard University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review