Dear Parents,

Children of all ages have a natural curiosity about their immediate environment and, as they grow, the larger world that surrounds them. The more intellectually gifted they are, the greater is their hunger for learning. The SIG programs represent an exceptional opportunity for young boys and girls to satisfy their intellectual curiosity and ability to learn new ideas and skills. Surrounded by a group of equally talented peers and dedicated teachers, they can experience the joyous feeling that comes with stimulating readings, discussions, hands on projects, and informal play. It is well documented that children are the most open to learning at an early age and can absorb the greatest amount of new information and concepts. This dynamic is the foundation on which the SIG programs have been developed.

Children are influenced greatly by the peer group in which they develop, and so the opportunity to engage in an intimate day or boarding environment with other students who are excited to learn is ideal. The diverse course offerings and activities that have been thoughtfully designed by the SIG faculty address their different intelligences and are the signature of all their campus programs.

In our work as educational consultants to thousands of gifted students over the years, I have heard time and again from those who have had the opportunity to participate in an immersion learning environment with their peers that this has been the most stimulating and meaningful experience during their school years. It has encouraged them to continue to want to learn and not fall prey to the average standards that satisfy the majority of students.

I have heard from many students who attended a SIG campus that the faculty were committed to encouraging and enhancing the joy of satisfying their natural curiosity. I commend the SIG programs to those families who understand the importance of providing their gifted youngster with this essential kind of experience.

Howard Greene
The Educational Consulting Centers, Westport, Connecticut and New York City

[Howard Greene, educational consultant, is an author of numerous books on educational planning and college admissions. He is also the presenter on two Public Broadcasting Specials, The Twelve Steps to College Admissions and Paying For College.]