My soon has been in Collegiate School since he was in kindergarten. I agree, many of the students do come out egotistical because the school does convince them that they are better than everyone else. However, if a student wants to appreciate the quality education they can receive at this school, they
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Posted by a parent on 08/29/09
I disagree with the comment below. This is my first year at Collegiate and I used to go to public school. The reason i left public school is because Collegiate is so much better. Sure some students do not have manners but if you're looking for a school where every single kid has manners you'll be searching
... Read more your whole life. All the students are very smart and talented. The faculty forms very close relationships with the students making the experience so much better. I applied to Dalton, Poly, Calhoun, and Trinity and trust me Collegiate is just as good and probably better than all of them. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/09/09
This Sschool is terrible. the children come out of it without manners and respect for others. They come out very egotistical because the faculty forces that the school is the better than everyone elses in their brains. This school is no better than any other school in the United States, it may as well
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Posted by a parent on 02/27/09
Getting into collegiate is itself impossible, but if you get in, you must go. It was the most incredible experience for my son (he is off at yale now) and i wish i had another son so i could send him there. Collegiate has the best of the best, from music, athletics, art, and, of course, academics--and
... Read more everything about the school screams 'opportunity!' best to take advantage of this incredible community before it is too late. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/09
Collegiate is arguably the top independent boys school in New York City and one of the very best in the nation. The school offers an extraordinary education with particular emphasis on development of intellectual curiosity and service. Collegiate students universally graduate as confident, independent
... Read more thinkers and leaders. The academically rigorous environment is tempered by tremendous camaraderie, fellowship and teamwork. Collegiate regularly matriculates the great majority of its graduates at the very best colleges and universities. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/10/08
The school is amazing, if you're not organized or a good student it will be an extremely grueling process but I love the school.
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Posted by a student on 02/17/08
Very academically focused. I have one son who son who attends this school and one who tranferred to Stuy. Colliegate offers a great english and art programs. Offers more courses then my daughters' girls' schools.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/08
Academics at Collegiate are more advanced than the vast majority of NY independent schools. The teachers are caring, extremely knowledgable, and really care about their subjects. In addition, Collegiate kids excell in a variety of sports, including basketball, wrestling, and tennis. Also, the level
... Read more of music in Collegiate is outstanding, and Collegiate is home to multiple amazing violinists and pianists. Parent involvement is evident, but it is completely unneeded due to the quality of teachers, the community in general, students, academic work, sport levels, and musicality in this truly uncomparable school. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/13/06
Good student teacher ratio. Caring teachers. Accelerated tuition for students abilities. Good range of extramural activities. Good music centre and sports coaching. Overseas study trip for students. Strong parent teachers association. Well established school.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/05
The single best education in the nation, with the possible exceptions of Andover or Exeter. Not for any student, but if he can handle it there's no better place.
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New York schools — Collegiate School is located at 260 W 78th St, New York NY 10024. 260 W 78th St is in the Central Park neighborhood and 10024 ZIP code in New York, NY Collegiate School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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