“The classroom environment at Gilmour gave me plenty of opportunities to share my opinions and actively participate in class, which prepared me well for college. In many of my college courses, participation makes up a significant portion of your grade, so being comfortable speaking up is incredibly important. Gilmour also taught me the value of building relationships with my teachers, which translated directly to getting to know my professors in college. Because of those experiences, I was much less nervous about starting college than many of my classmates and felt confident participating from day one.”
“Everything Gilmour offered — from its rigorous coursework to the
opportunities in athletics, leadership and mentorship — played an invaluable role
in my development as a student. Transitioning from the academic rigor of Gilmour to another challenging environment at Wake Forest made the adjustment much easier. I felt confident in my ability to succeed and often felt ahead of many of my peers. The strong foundation I built at Gilmour prepared me to take on the demands of college and gave me the confidence to excel from the start.”
- Rocco Hice ’23, Wake Forest
John Stack ’23, Boston College
“The block schedule and alternating Tuesday/Thursday and Wednesday/Friday classes were very similar to the schedule I have now. Even the pace of my in college. I also felt ahead because Gilmour emphasized finding my own voice, especially through the Self-Assessment and speech requirements. Those experiences gave me the confidence to collaborate with classmates, participate in discussions and speak up in class. The flexibility and independence I had in managing my schedule at Gilmour mirrored what college was like. Because of that, I felt more prepared than many of my peers and had a much clearer sense of what I wanted to do with my life and future career.” Bryce Beard ’25, University of Southern California classes at Gilmour closely matched what I experienced
“I think the balance at Gilmour between its challenging, college- preparatory academics and the emphasis on involvement through clubs, athletics and building incredibly important, no matter what your next chapter is, to have the confidence to make connections both inside and outside the classroom. Networking is such a big part of college and the professional world, and because Gilmour encouraged that balance, I felt comfortable putting myself out there. That confidence helped me build relationships, expand my network and ultimately create opportunities that may not have been possible otherwise.” meaningful relationships is what made me a well- rounded person. It’s
-Luke Peterson ’25, Yale University
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