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[quote=Anonymous]DD is a sophomore at Madeira with a long daily commute. She says the time in the car is absolutely worth it for the school. She loves it.

The mod system is intense, no doubt about it. Three classes in five weeks covers A LOT of ground. A LOT. That said, there is time during the day to study, and DD has never had to stay up late to get work done. (She plays a sport there and doesn't get home until between 6 and 7pm.) It has forced her to be incredibly organized. Some mods are harder than others, depending on the classes. It is nice to get a change after five weeks and roll into a new schedule.

Teachers are very accessible for extra help during lunch hour. They comment on most assignments online so students and parents can see progress. I have been impressed to see how in depth teachers can be with feedback -- and how tough. Grades are not inflated.

DD wasn't sure if she would like an all girls school, but within a week or two she said it was great. True, there is no brother school per se. There are a ton of activities on and off campus over weekends, although DD doesn't tend to participate, and my impression is most day students don't return to campus on weekends. Her friendships fill her bucket so much. She has great friends who are kind and lovely, more so than at any other point in her life.

Campus is beautiful, DD appreciates the physical spaces and says how much that impacts her day as she changes classes. Food is ok, hit or miss, but they can have three meals a day, which is nice.

The co-curriculum program is fantastic. DD has her first internship this year, and she's looking forward to her internship next year on the Hill and to developing her own internship senior year. It's a unique opportunity to try things. [/quote]

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