Kents Hill School provided me with 2 outstanding years of excellence in education and a spirit of collegiality. I really owe my positive metamorphysis to Kents Hill and wound up as a physician, now retired. Our youngest daughter derived similar benefits from her 2 year attendance there. A wonderful school
... Read more for kids in need of the school's exemplary offerings. Don't overlook the opportunity for your child to attend a superb educational experience. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/19/09
My time as a student at Kents Hill was one of the most positively enriching experiences of my life. I owe much of who I've become today to the teachers who supported my personal development both as a student and a human being. I will always reflect fondly upon my 3 years at KH. It is with much support
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Posted by a student on 07/26/08
We are indeed fortunate that our daughter is at Kents Hill. The warmth and diversity of the community, the commitment of the faculty and the superb academics have afforded her a wealth of opportunities and the confidence to sieze them. The faculty are a constant presence on the campus - morning, noon,
... Read more night and weekends - and are responsive to questions and concerns. We are indeed fortunate that our daughter is at Kents hill. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/08
As a junior who has been at Kents Hill since freshman year, I have to say there has not been one day I haven't smiled here. The atmosphere is great - teachers are always available and other students are so friendly! There is always something to do and you never do the same thing twice. As a day student,
... Read more there is no disconnection. As a proctor, I am in the dorms a lot. They are friendly and warm. Because they are small, you get to know other students very well. It is like a huge family. Classes are challenging, but there is always help. Being someone who came to Kents Hill in their siblings footsteps, there was no comparison of the two of us. Each person is an individual at Kents Hill, but we work together as a community to make a difference. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/08/08
As a four-year student approaching my graduation from Kents Hill I have nothing but high praises for Kents Hill School. I'm not going to say everyone should come to Kents Hill because there are different fits for everyone. However, if your student is someone willing to challenge themselves everyday,
... Read more learn new skills from hands on classroom experiences and pursue leadership opportunities.... Kents Hill is the right place. I have no regrets about my past four years and I know that the encouragement and support I recieved at Kents Hill have led me to be the person I am today. Looking at graduation and the world beyond this place, I can safely say that I am ready to succeed in college and make a difference in the world. I give my experience at Kents Hill 5 stars and reccomend it anyone who desires to challenge themselves and work to their highest potential. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/08/08
all i can say about this school is WOW!! All seven of my childeren are alumni and 4 of them are now at ivy league universities studying law and medicine. The other two are at R.P.I studying bio-chemical engineering. My childeren and I owe this success to Kents Hill School. It would not have happend without
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Posted by a parent on 08/17/07
After our son has attended one year (freshman) we are more than qualified to advise prospective students and parents to proceed very carefully with Kents Hill School. The school has serious administrative difficulties which translate into an unsafe living environment for the students. The school is generally
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Posted by a parent on 05/18/07
Our daughter had a wonderful experience at Kents Hill. On our first visit with the staff, and the students, she knew this was a great fit for her. We found her teachers were always available and extremely helpful. The advantage of her being at a boarding school was amazing.During our years at Kents
... Read more Hill we never came across a concern with the supervision of our daughter.We found she was challenging herself to the next level. Her participation in many different school activities was very rewarding to her. This experience has prepared her for college,and she has become more well rounded in many areas. Kents Hill has been a very positive growth experience for our daughter. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
I disagree with the previosu parent. Of course Kents Hill is not in the elite prep school group but it does offer advantages. As a junior day student, my son is exposed to a much more diverse community than he would be in public school and is much more challenged academically. He is learning to work
... Read more harder and take more responsibility for his work. I do agree about the lack of dorm supervision. Some of the academics are great, others not so hot. But without fail teachers and administrators have been very responsive any time I have raised a question or issue. I am confident he will be much better prepared for college and will receive much more college guidance than in the public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/06
Kents Hill may prepare wealthy foreigners to inherit their parents' money, but they did little to prepare my son for college. Academically, OK, not great. Dorm supervision, absent. The school is all about making money and not really about education.
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