What is Landon like?

[Anonymous]

I have two boys and interested in Landon. Both boys are smart and athletic. They play tennis, golf and soccer. One kid is quiet and introverted and I feel he is getting lost in public school. Other son is very social and outgoing.

I had a coworker who went to Landon and he was such a prick.

How are academics, culture and college admissions?

My boys are both in the public GT program.

[Anonymous]

Great school! But they do have a rep for being pricks. This may be an outdated reputation though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great school! But they do have a rep for being pricks. This may be an outdated reputation though.

It’s not.

[Anonymous]

Very very very liberal school. Teachers are not happy with students who question things like group think or media censorship. Many conservative families have left.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great school! But they do have a rep for being pricks. This may be an outdated reputation though.

This. Still pricks, but they are smart, athletic pricks who get into good colleges. It’s a great education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great school! But they do have a rep for being pricks. This may be an outdated reputation though.

This. Still pricks, but they are smart, athletic pricks who get into good colleges. It’s a great education.

Not as smart as other all boys or coed schools. Not anymore.

[Anonymous]

How can it be a great school when it’s full of pricks?

[Anonymous]

It's incredibly rude to most - if not all the Landon students - who are barely adults to paint them with such broad strokes and call them "pricks." These are kids after all.

Our son has been at Landon since 5th grade. He has a low-key, quiet-ish personality with a witty sense of humor. While he does not party much on weekends, he has tons of friends that he hangs out with at school. He also enjoys watching football, soccer, lacrosse games with them against competing IAC teams and loves the school spirit. He is academically strong so long as he works hard and keeps up with his assignments. If he slacks off, the grades definitely fall off so you need to consistently apply yourself. The teacher-coach model is outstanding and he has strong connections with several teachers. Mr. Neill runs a tight ship and his administration is receptive to parent concerns/comments. Landon is definitely on an upward trajectory and I think it sounds like a great environment for both your sons.

[Anonymous]

How are college admissions?

Would a bright kid fare better going to Landon than a good public school?

[Anonymous]

I would strongly object to my high school aged daughter dating a Landon boy. The school seems to breed toxic masculinity

[Anonymous]

Reputation for bro culture.

Seems to be becoming more liberal. Covid protocols are weirdly strict and they seem proud of that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Very very very liberal school. Teachers are not happy with students who question things like group think or media censorship. Many conservative families have left.

Nothing wrong with questioning things and the conservative boys are usually bigger pricks so things may very well be changing at Landon

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reputation for bro culture.

Seems to be becoming more liberal. Covid protocols are weirdly strict and they seem proud of that.

Clearly you are not aware of the school given the statement on Covid protocols which is incorrect.

[Anonymous]

This is a rough forum to ask for people's opinions about schools! I would suggest going to visit and talking to real, current parents. In my personal experience it was a wonderful place for my son. He was challenged academically, tried new things (new sports, theatre, art), had pride in his school and in his classmates, and most importantly made strong and meaningful connections with his teachers/coaches/mentors. He visits when he's home from college just to have lunch with his advisor and hang out with the ceramics teacher. The education prepared him for college and the interpersonal skills and values the school fostered have helped him grow into an adult. It's a wonderful place -- go check it out yourself and don't listen to the nay-sayers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is a rough forum to ask for people's opinions about schools! I would suggest going to visit and talking to real, current parents. In my personal experience it was a wonderful place for my son. He was challenged academically, tried new things (new sports, theatre, art), had pride in his school and in his classmates, and most importantly made strong and meaningful connections with his teachers/coaches/mentors. He visits when he's home from college just to have lunch with his advisor and hang out with the ceramics teacher. The education prepared him for college and the interpersonal skills and values the school fostered have helped him grow into an adult. It's a wonderful place -- go check it out yourself and don't listen to the nay-sayers.

Our tour had gotten cancelled back in January due to Covid and I didn’t do the virtual Q&A. I just did a drive by and the campus looked lovely even with the current construction.

I know 2 guys from Landon and they are both two of the biggest jerks that I know. I know I can’t judge Landon on those two guys but I would hate for my sons to be anything like those 2 guys or be friends with guys like them.