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All I can say is that Commonwealth was not voted #1 private school for nothing! It amazes me how many truly gifted and profoundly intellectual peers you can find in one little school! The teachers and the administrators are not only supportive, and encouraging, and they show an interest in your success! They care if you are challenged and inspire you to push yourself even further! I've never worked so hard in my life, and the rewards have been countless so it is well worth it. I know that no matter where I go on to college--Harvard, MIT, Princeton or Yale--I will have the tools to succeed thanks to this academic mecca!
Of the three day schools in Boston devoted to educating very gifted students: Roxbury Latin, Andover and Commonwealth, Commonwealth is the best! One need only look at the recent Boston Magazine ranking. The courses are incredibly challenging and the teaching staff is supportive! The administration is professional. honest and respectful of students and families (you don't feel like you are dealing with 'big brother' here)--and this is probably the most important aspect of any independent school--the leadership-- since you deal with administration A LOT! If your child is truly GIFTED and prioritizes academics, then Commonwealth or RL are really the only choices in Boston for private day schools willing to challenge and accommodate advanced learners. Andover is also great for gifted students, but it is out of the city. There are many strong boarding schools to consider as well.
I am a former student of the Commonwealth School and currently a graduate student at an Ivy League university. While the Commonwealth School has many excellent qualities, I had a poor experience as a student. In fact, I left halfway through my junior year. Although the school has an excellent academic program, the faculty and administration did not provide a supportive environment. At the Commonwealth School, a number of teachers and administration members made me feel like I was disorganized, unintelligent and incapable of meeting expectations. Only after leaving Commonwealth was I able to fully realize my academic potential. Commonwealth is a great option for some students but it was a an extremely poor choice for me.
I have been a freshman at this school for over a month now and it is one of the best experiences I have had both academically and socially. The teachers and students in this school are absolutely fantastic and they will always help you with any problem you have whether it is school related, friends or family. I would recommend this school to anybody who is qualified!
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