The academics were very challenging and prepared me for college--I did very well in undergrad and graduate school thanks to the preparation that R-MA gave me.

There was mandatory participation in either a sport or another extracurricular activity every day, which got many students involved in sports who might otherwise not have been.

There was the opportunity to sing in the choir, play hand bells, and more.

The school had every student organization that a public school would--National Honor Society, etc.

Dorm life was very nice compared to other boarding schools--for example, rooms are broken into "suites" where 4 girls share a bathroom. There are phones in every room, which is also nice, however this is a military school--your room is checked every night, there is a lights-out time, etc.

The dining arrangement at R-MA is very family-style--everyone sits at a round table and gets to know a handful of classmates who sit with them.

Front Royal is a very quaint town--not a lot to do other than a movie theater, bowling alley, pool hall, K-Mart, etc.

I met some great friends who I am still in touch with.