Agree on HC. A notch below the others but a notch above PC and Fordham. I would put Fordham and PC neck and neck as far as academic reputation goes, although PC being much smaller I think makes it a tougher admission right now. Also as we know these schools go through popularity phases. Fairfield and Loyola, Md also seem to be moving up in the ranks as a popular destination amongst the Catholic Schools. I would be happy with my daughter, a High School Junior, at any of the schools we've mentioned. Gotta hand it to them, those Jesuits sure do know how to run a good school.
Monte,
I know kids at every one of the schools you mentioned, so if you visit and would like one of those kids to show you around, I can facilitate. Good luck. It's a fun process, but a daunting one also. In my experience, Jesuit schools aren't as warm and fuzzy as say Augustinian or Dominican, but they are the best educators overall.
Thanks Beast, will likely take you up on that offer.
My daughter is at Fairfield and couldn't be happier. She was between PC and Fairfield. Cooley spoke at accepted students day, wow can he speak. He almost had me wanting to go toPC.
A good friend's son is a senior at Fairfield. Attended Archbishop Molloy and has played baseball at Fairfield for 4 years. U ever catch any of the Fairfied basketball games?
Monte, I know this question wasn't directed at me, but I'd like to answer. When the Stags played on campus, I used to go to many games and brought my sons many times. But ever since they moved to the Arena in Bridgeport, I've only gone to one game and that was against St. John's, when Jarvis was coaching. I didn't like the idea, and still don't, of paying for parking and then waiting forever to get out of the parking garage. I always thought it was a huge mistake to move their games off campus. It's also a hassle for students to get there now, as opposed to when they used to just walk to the gym on campus. I never thought they were that big a program where fans would follow them to an off campus arena.
Thanks for reply Tony. Didn't realize they play off campus. Campus arena seemed fine from outside when I visited school. Didn't go in. They seem to be mentioned with more higher level high school kids then I remember in the past. Maybe looking to elevate their program. All time leading scorer at my daughter's High School is a walk-on on basketball team. One of the most entertaining high school kids I've ever watched play. Unfortunately extremely small(5'5") to play at D1 level. Looked at Fairfield for my son. He wound up at SUNY Albany, but loved the school and have always loved the town. Also my niece is in nursing program at Sacred heart.
I live in town and concur with Tony about not finding the off campus arena appealing. I attend some Fairfield Prep games on FU campus and atmosphere is great. Good teams also.
