For our seventh- and eighth-graders, the preparation for Upper School has complicated their lives a little bit more. They are faced with the challenge of organizing their thoughts and compartmentalizing their expectations – quite a hefty task for any of us. To combat this anxiety, the Admissions Office invited a panel of eight recent alumni to answer our Middle School students’ questions. Nothing is of greater value than anecdotal feedback, and in front of undivided attention, our alumni gave the seventh- and eighth-graders candid insights into their Upper School experience.
The panelists offered advice about useful study habits, how to avoid common mistakes, good goals to set, and their favorite part about attending USM. Many alumni mentioned that their experience was highly influenced by the relationships formed with the outstanding faculty, participation in the many opportunities offered, and overall support of the USM community.
A big thanks to the following panelists: Lucy Bartlett '11, Kelly Cannon '09, Wil Gibb '11, Nick Hermberg '11, Sky McGilligan '10, Shelby Sinclair '11, Carol Walker '11, and Bennett Williamson '11.
Interested to hear how some alumni responded? Watch the video here.
