Valley Forge Military Academy

1001 Eagle Road

Wayne, PA 19087

37 Reviews

School District
Grade

7-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 17, 2022

Overall a subpar experience during my time at VFMA. The school is riddled with pointless rules and cultivates a culture of rudeness and disrespect among students towards each other and the adults in charge. The alumni network is pretty solid and certain adults and cadets truly do seem to care about the success of students and the school but overall fail to outweigh the cons of attending VFMA.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2021

Great school! Excellent structure and academics for young men.
Submitted by student on April 14, 2021

My son’s experience, after three years, continues to mold him in a fine young man with a bright future. Upon his visit in 2018, he chose the school because of the small class sizes ( under 10), family feel, faculty and staff feel, and opportunities. Our experience has not been perfect, just like our experience for our other children a different schools, but it has been perfect for him. I am proud of my cadet for advocating for an educational experience he wanted and for The Forge Family to help him find his way to achieve his dreams!
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2019

Lies, Lies and more Lies! This is the worse decision I could have made for my sons! No parent should have to feel this way. You think that you doing what is in the best interest of your children and it turns out to be your worst nightmare. The turnover in administration is appalling! What a waste of time and money...very discouraging and disappointing!
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2018

10 out of 10 can’t say enough about the school
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2018

Sending my son to this school has been a life-changing event. He has learned discipline, routine, values and ethics. He is surrounded by strong role models who are passionate about what they do.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2018

A challenging, difficult, and ultimately incredibly rewarding educational experience. Attending VFMA was one of the very best things I have done in this life. It is NOT fun. It is NOT easy. Your child WILL be pushed, challenged, and excellence will be demanded. That's not a bad thing in today's age of precious snowflakes, helicopter parents, and trophies for just showing up.
Submitted by other on August 23, 2018

Set me on a path with strong lifelong principles. Founds friends there that I still have. Cannot give my mentors enough credit or adequately thank my parents for the sacrifice to send me there.
Submitted by other on August 23, 2018

If the college was four years, I would have stayed for all four years. Valley Forge was a great experience that helped me raise my academic standing, provide leadership responsibilities and discipline.
Submitted by other on August 23, 2018

It has been one of the highest points in my life, just below my marriage to my wife and birth of my children. Life long friendships with my plebe brothers and an amazing relationship with my brother and sister alumnus. One of the best decisions I have ever made
Submitted by other on August 23, 2018

Life changing. I am the successful, married (so yes, others can tolerate me too haha) and happy man I am today because of my time at VFMA&C.
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

Outstanding. I went to 4 years of high school and 2 years of college at Valley Forge. The edcation and training has served me me well. I have had 2 successful careers as a result. One as an Army Offcer (20 Yrs) and one with the electric company (22 yrs).
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

I went 2 years of high school and 2 years at the college and I’m very grateful for the great education and character development that I received
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

It was an essential part of my education, which taught me how to think critically, argue, study, and lead.
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

I would recommend the school to any student and parent who wishes to succeed in life. It is the same school that the National Security Advisor and the NFL Man of the Year went to.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2018

Best thing has happened to me prepared me for life
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

My experience was generally a positive one. All of the unique opportunities offered can’t be found at other schools. I am very passionate of my Alma Mater and would recommend it to anyone desiring an experience that prepares you for the future.
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

I graduated more then 55 years ago. The daily regimentation of school, study, sports and friendship made it an easy transition from a private school to a large college.I found I had the ability to focus on my studies much easier then public school peers. I believe I was far more mature as well.
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

This school provided me the proper scholastic discipline I was lacking to achieve my goal of attending a top university. To quote (as best as I can recall!) one of our great late alumni, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, "West Point prepared me for the Military, Valley Forge prepared me for Life"...
Submitted by other on August 22, 2018

Excellent. I was not very good at academics but they took me on and taught me how to read, study, comprehend and take tests. I graduated with a 3.6 gpa, far from where I started.