Alumni & Parent Testimonials

"Anna Clinch (NCCL graduate 2006) received a scholarship last night, the criteria of which were: a planned college major in the arts, a love of learning, leadership by example, and determination in pursuing goals. I am proud of my daughter for having these qualities, and can honestly trace all of them back directly to her nine years at NCCL. Thank you!"
—Cindy Carr

Perhaps the best testimonials for NCCL come from our alumni and their parents. Read more about NCCL in their own words:

• Carla Geiersbach, on NCCL's music program
• Diane M. thanks NCCL for changing her son's life
• Julia Chen's college application essay
• Emily Maclary's application essay for Rochester Institute of Technology
• Jeanne Braun, writing about Marilynn's class on Impressionist art
• Bruce Bonner remembers his NCCL graduation, 1977
• Pat McDonough, in an excerpt from an admission essay for Stanford University responded to the question: "What single person has most influenced your life to date?"
• Laura Gross, from her application to Hampshire College
• Anita Gibson writes as a 10th grade honor student at Tatnall School
• Carol Cogswell Fleck, on the positive impact NCCL made on her life
• Nathan Brown, in an excerpt from an application for a tutoring position at UC San Diego
• Lori Dempsey, with thanks for her son's happy year at NCCL
• Maria Lees, with thanks for the supportive NCCL family
• UD professor, Harry Shipman, applauding NCCL's science curriculum