Great campus, great academics, decent food, decent sports but D1 is a plus, and great housing…read moreoptions. But the WiFi sucks so it gets 1 star.

Where should you apply to college? Big school? Small school? Business school? Strong focus on…read moreliberal arts? Design? Business? Near? Far? City? Rural? Middle of the road? Sports? Scholarship opportunities? These were the things I thought about when I was in high school, looking at different options for college. I ended up focusing on schools that had a strong liberal arts program, were close to (but not in) a city, and were out of Connecticut. Stonehill fit the bill, and out of the 7 schools I applied to, this was my #1 choice, for a variety of reasons. Fact. You will scour the internet looking at rankings, reviews, ratings...(even this very review)...and that all has merit. But keep an open mind, and check out a lot of different schools, and talk to a lot of different people. Why are they there? Why did they choose to go (and stay) there? Don't get hung up on the small stuff. Where will you be happy for 4 years? Don't just take the cookie cutter tour - make sure you find the time to see everything. For me, the choice was Stonehill. I liked everything about the campus, the people, the mission, and the opportunity to grow. I had no idea what I wanted to do, and Stonehill was that blank canvas that allowed me to pave the way to where I am today. College. A blur. Year after year, I became more and more attached to everything that was Stonehill, my friends, and the life I built here. I look back and only now know how good I had it. The petty stuff that bothered me (and will inevitably bother you) is nothing. Ah, four years of absolute freedom - where the biggest decision you have to make on any given night was simply where you were going - and how many places you would end up and how many different groups of friends you would see. I don't care that the SEM is small, far, and old. I was a SEM kid, and I will always be a SEM kid. I maintain all rooms should have sinks in them. Can't have your car for the first year? Yeah, you'll get over that. (Unless that has changed..) Sports? We're no D1, but we have teams that are a hell of a good time to root for. Not in a city? Well, embrace (parts of) Brockton and travel to Boston. Find out what you are interested in, and get involved. There are plenty of different ways to do this here. Don't get hung up on who is or isn't doing it - take the opportunity to find a new interest and grow. Among other things, I chose Res Life, and being an RA for the last 2 years I was at Stonehill was the best choice I could have made - some of the people in Res Life (and residents that I had) became my best friends post-college. I also made a point to make a change in who I was. My quiet, reserved, hating-the-spotlight persona was shifted overnight into a front-facing, middle of everything kinda guy. I purposely put the spotlight on myself to become different (better) - I could think of no better place to do this. Well, it worked. Being the go-to guy for 70+ residents at a time with pages of responsibilities will do that to a person. Post College. I can't wait to graduate! Sure - we all thought that. Class of '07 - time to head out! I got a job in the Boston area and kept close with a lot of my friends that also chose to stay around. My education prepared me for the post- college world, and I did pretty well. Like many others - I miss college. Everyone tells you it will be "the best 4 years of your life", and they are undoubtedly telling the truth. Since then, not even in grad school, did I have such an open opportunity to grow, explore, learn, and become a better me. Stonehill gave me the opportunity to learn from some of the best professors out there, and I believe that I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for them. So why now, 5+ years after graduating, do I choose to write this? I am in a time of transition, and I find myself thinking about my college experiences - everything I learned, how I grew, and how it is helping me take action to move my career forward and figure out what is next. If you embrace your Stonehill experience, you'll be a Skyhawk (or in some cases, a Chieftain/Skyhawk hybrid) through and through. I live and breathe NYC on the daily right now, and still pump myself up with Dropkick Murphys while rumbling along on the PATH into 33rd Street. I could have gone a lot of different places - and I chose Stonehill for good reason. So should you.

We have had all six of our children attend this school when it used to be called Wayland Academy…read more You cannot beat a school with small classroom size, curricula adapted to the individual student and loving care from faculty. With classes from pre-k - grade 6, it's the best possible start for any child's educational journey.

Both our kids did their elementary schooling there, from Pre-K and K to 5th grade. At one point the…read moreschool changed name from Wayland Academy, when the faculty took over and became co-administrators. To summarize: in 6 to 7 years, our kids never said they did not want to go to school. The teachers are superb, it is a very multi-cultural community, the class sizes are small, allowing students to work at their own pace. Either they are super bright in math or need a little more time on reading, there is plenty of resources there to make learning a great experience. They do plenty of field trips and activities, get a great foundation in being good citizens. My kids now in middle school are kind leaders who can build efficient teams and rally good people around. Not only they learnt their curriculum at an advance level, but they mostly learnt to read people and make informative decisions about whom they want to be friends with and whom they do not. If you ask me, it is the most valuable skill ever. Thumbs up for the Brighton School in Framingham!

We love this school, they go all out for their students and treat them like their own. Teachers are…read moreso sweet and caring. My son loves going to school there and his teachers, and he has been thriving since going there.

I recently graduated from Nobles this spring. I've been reflecting on what an amazing experience…read moreNobles was. I boarded for all 4 years, and loved being a part of the dorm community. As a boarder, you get access to extra help from some teachers during study hall. I've built some relationships when I was trying one of the many afternoon programs Nobles has to offer, or when I went on the EXCEL trip to India, the EXCEL trip to Cambodia, and the EXCEL trip to Vietnam. The teachers really care about their students and want them to succeed. On a lighter note, the food is really good, which is really important as a boarder since we have breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. Although the school is a 5-day boarding school, the dorms are flexible in accommodating Saturday games. Nobles encourages students to explore all interests in academics, arts, and athletics. Through exploration, I've made connections with a lot of people. I would highly recommend applying to Nobles.

Wow Number livable campus. The story goes this school we started with 10 students who were going to…read morebe trained specifically to go to Harvard. The campus is incredible family of deer boathouse meticulously manicured lawn's and the main building looks like a castle unbelievable high school

This is our first year at MCA and we couldn't have made a better decision for our family! The…read moreteachers are firm but kind. The community is warm and welcoming. The curriculum and instruction are excellent. In just a few months, our children have made noticeable growth academically, spiritually, and behaviorally. This is the school to choose if you want your children to flourish. I also love the daily worship, weekly Bible memory verses, and faith-based discipline. MCA speaks life over my kids. I cannot say enough good things about this school!

Good curriculum in Christian environment catering to the Brazilian community.no-woke administration…read moreand staff.

Do you want to pay high tuition, experience burnout from the workload from inflexible professors…read morethat don't allow students to be absent when ill or adhere to your learning accommodations? Would you like to be pushed out when you need more time to pay your student tuition bill and be unable to reside on campus if you aren't well off? If you like that experience along with more policies that are being created to make the campus for rich kids that can pay for private tutors to succeed then this may be the place for you. If you want to learn, connect, and not possibly go bald from the stress of affording your tuition and trying to eat, then save yourself time and money and attend a state university. It is not, and will never ever be worth it.

I would think twice in going to the Nursing program. The points system was changed mid year. 80% of…read morenursing students do not pass the program. Some credits you can transfer to another college. Just an overall bad experienc.

We've had such a wonderful experience with The Learning Experience Natick. The care, attention, and…read morewarmth from the entire team have made such a difference for our family. A special thank you to our infant room teacher, Ms Vivian -- she truly goes the extra mile every day and it shows in how happy and comfortable our little one is. That said, all of the teachers have been amazing, supportive, and genuinely caring. We also really appreciate the leadership from Alicia, the director. She is consistently respectful, responsible, kind, and clearly dedicated to creating a positive environment for both the children and families. And a big shout-out to Chef Jean as well -- so friendly and clearly loved by the kids! We're so grateful to be part of this community and couldn't recommend them more!