Proper college preparation. Many of the teachers do live on campus so they are easily contacted after school. If they're not on campus they most likely live very close by and they do make an effort to help you do your best. Teachers are aware that students learn in their own different, special ways. Or at least the teachers i had did. They tried their best to teach different concepts in a way that was understandable to me. Lots of classes are available as well.

I wasn't a big fan of most of my teachers grading policies, but most of my poor grades could be attributed to my own mistakes and procrastination.

Lots of choices. Facilities were good, as far as I can see.

Even if you're not an athlete, sports take a lot of your time. It's always good to exercise, but sometimes people don't like competitive sports.

Like i mentioned above, photography took up most of my time here. The photo labs were pretty good for not being a college arts school. Wonderful theater productions. The teachers from this department were always a wonderful asset to the school. There are lots of options as well.

Can't say I disliked much- maybe no pottery? Although I know they have a kiln, but never saw a pottery class offered.

Lots of activities to choose from. Ranging from clubs/groups to weekend activities. Many students participate, and the quality is also excellent. The school itself is very supportive of different activities that clubs prepare or plan.

Unless you're a leader, there's little communication between club members outside of meetings- as in organizing, et cetera.

Most proctors were nice, most dorm parents as well. Rules aren't that bad.decent sized rooms, i got lucky my senior year with a single.

The interaction between day and boarding students is... weak. I understand there are rules, but when it's not your fault that your cab got you home late because of whatever reason [cab was late picking you up in noho, got lost, traffic]- it's too bad. You will be held responsible. Sometimes you get stuck with mean dorm parents.

Dining hall had lots of choices, and plus there is the "Stu Bop" which i'd reccomend you stay away from if you care about your caloric intake.

Protein wise, maybe i'm just picky, but meat and fish were never good options at dinner.

I felt fairly welcome when i first arrived, considering I didn't know a soul. Unfourtunately my friends either got kicked out, or were homesick all year. So my second and third year, I was sort of stuck without a stable, strong group of friends but still had people to talk to and hang out with.

I think, comparatively, the school is pretty diverse. The school seems to be straying away from students being individuals themselves. My first year had people with manic panic dyed hair and piercings, and by the time i left everyone seemed to be dressed in abercrombie and fitch.

Went to noho to see movies, shop, eat good food, just people watch or whatnot. College parties at surrounding colleges... renting movies

I ventured in to town, and made friends with "townies". The school does not support that though, and dislike when students interact too much with townies. The town has a video store, a seven eleven, a couple pizza places, a chinese restaurant, etc. Northampton and Amherst are close by though and have tons of options- noho is only 5-8 minutes away by cab [$7]