Boston University Academy Ratings
Boston University Academy Reviews
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Parent
Anonymous
BUA is a great school for intelligent students who are a bit outside the conventional prep school mold. Students have access to university classes - most graduate with quite a bit of university experience. The curriculum is demanding, and classical in nature, including reading in a great deal of the Western Canon. The students are happy and friendly - they work hard, but BUA is not a pressure-cooker. Contrary to the claim of another poster, the turnover rate of teachers is not high.
Oct 20, 2009
Rated
by a
Parent
SG
Very quirky student body. The school is a nice model for alternative education, but in practice, it is very limited. They suffer from trying too hard to be another prep school when their strength was their uniqueness. A lot of money to pay for not a whole lot in return.
Sep 23, 2009
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by a
Parent
Anonymous
In my experience the school has some very strong teachers, but a very weak administration. The leadership needs to focus on the student and not the revenue--that is up to the business department. The leadership takes a very legal approach to admissions which made us uncomfortable. While we felt there were many positive aspects to consider at this school, they turned out t be empty promises. Frankly, I was expecting a more 'polished and better informed admissions department.
Sep 6, 2009
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by a
Parent
Anonymous
In our experience, the school places the student's academic well being below revenue considerations. The administration was not up front with us about placement and our child suffered as a result. Be cautious before committing to this school. Ask questions and request all answers in writing!
Apr 23, 2009
Reviewed
by a
Parent
Anonymous
BUA is a wonderful place for very bright kids, particularly those who don't fit the usual prep school mold. Students are passionate, but also friendly and very supportive of each other. The academics are extraordinary. Students are fairly restricted the first two years since these years are devoted to a deep study of the Western civ canon, and a strong background in math and science, but after that, students reach out in all directions as they explore the university connection.
Apr 14, 2009
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by a
Student
The culture of the school has changed under the newer leadership. It's just not the same school. Independent thinkers and non-conformists might be better served at another prep. Very quirky student body. Most of the better teachers have left. In the past two years, the turnover rate has been estimated at 90%. Not a friendly culture.
Jan 13, 2009
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by a
Parent
Anonymous
In my opinion, this school is not what it represents itself to be. When the school was in it's infancy, it strived to provide an accelerated education for highly academic and motivated students. The school still claims that this is what they offer, but in reality, it falls short. Independent thinkers are not valued here. The administration is more interested in revenue than education--at the students expense. Teacher retention has been a big problem over the past 2 years.
Dec 7, 2008
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