Massenutten Military Academy Review

I am at a different Military school now and Massanutten Military academy is one of the easiest military school. Wait its not even a military school except the parades and uniforms but everything else is fun i would recommend going to Massanutten Military Academy

I do not know who is responding to the negative reviews but it s not libel if the cadets can attest to it. They say they have a zero bullying policy. That is false. If you aren t recognized then you are nobody. I know that the academics are put on the back burner to punish the cadets. What this school once was, which is why I chose it, it is not now. It s far from anything military. The cadets that gave my family the tour to the school told my child later they had to lie to get cadets into the school or they would lose their rank. They told us what we wanted to hear. It has become a sad sad little school . The teachers who teach certain subjects aren t even able to teach those subjects and they clean so much and are forced to do sports there is no room for academics. Sorry to say I don t recommend anyone spending money here. I d recommend a real military academy like fork union.

I am a cadet here at Massanutten Military academy and i would not recommend it for anyone. The cadets here are not treated in the way they should be we are not even able to have fun! You have to go through a series of tests just to be treated like everyone else, if you are not recognized you are not treated the same what so ever. This school is good for certain people not everyone, its not the school you would want to go too if anything I would highly recommend Randolph Macon, the cadets there are treated so much better you are all treated equally and the leaders there don't act power hungry they treat most of the cadets there like there own age. here the ranks act like they are adults when these ranks are fake. If you go here and are trying to get into a college no college will look at that unless its a military college rank here is favoritism your pretty much only liked if you have a rank. This school takes situations to another level and kick kids out of this school for no reason, frequently too in these past months there has been at least 7 cadets kicked out and plenty of unrecognizations. The rules here are ridiculous, you are not able to order food if your unrecognized and if you are unrecognized you are restricted to you room you are not aloud to be out and if you are you get written up every time. I got written up for even going to the bathroom after being told to stay in my room. Am I not aloud to even use the bathroom here? It may look nice outside but It's hell inside.

I spent 2 years and 1 summer at MMA as a student and it's no secret that it changed my life. The leadership and personal responsibility skills I learned at MMA have allowed me to be successful in both my personal and professional pursuits. One of my favorite things is the relationships I built with my classmates, to this day 16 years after my graduation I speak with my classmates on almost a weekly basis and my room-mate was the best man for my wedding. Every school has it's issues and I won't say that MMA doesn't either but I know first hand how much it's faculty and staff care about the cadets and wouldn't hesitate to recommend MMA.

I attended massanutten way back in 1972 and loved it!!it gave me an excellent educational opportunity and still ad enough additional activities that also allowed me to learn things you can't learn in a classroom.it was one of the best experiences of my earlier years and gave me a tremendous headstart in learning to lead people and deal with them in the most effective way. My thanks to Col Graham, the commandant when I was there ,and Col King, commander of cadets, and the terrific teachers, Kim Brunnenmeyer, coach Steven Goode, Larry Larry, and Major business Johnson. All great instructors that loved their work.

Unfortunately Mr. Lee's review hits the nail right on the head. I am a parent who has invested a ton of money in MMA and would love to say that I think it was worth it, but it wasn't. International kids are sent to MMA for a variety of reasons, like to learn English or for a secure enivronment, but American kids are sent to MMA because they're having academic or disciplinary trouble or both. The admissions office assures parents that MMA can transform their kids and that kids are rarely dismissed and only for drugs or serious offenses. Not true. In this 2016-2017 school year, MMA dismissed an estimated ten per cent of its student body. Some of us parents wonder if MMA has some financial incentive for its quick trigger finger on the dismissal button because MMA costs $30,000 a year and there are no refunds if your kid is dismissed. MMA makes serious errors with random drug tests, has high staff turnover, and stonewalls parents about rumors of teacher-student relationships and staff adultery scandals. We should not hear scandal news from a kid first, the school should be contacting parents. The school is mum about its financial situation too, and some say it is shaky. Read some of the ex-student reviews on the internet. MMA needs real leaders who care about the kids and good managers to save it from its self-destructive downward spiral. Until then, there are other good schools that really aim to achieve what the MMA sale pitch promises.

My experience at Massanutten Military Academy will be unforgettable. It was this academy that saved me from myself and making more bad decisions that most likely would of slimmed down my chances for a productive future. The skills that I have acquired from Massanutten will be held closest to my heart and will be put to use on a day to day basis. I attended MMA for 2.5 years and 2 summer school sessions. The fellow cadets and faculty despite our differences made a huge impact on my day to day decisions. Even the decisions as simple as showing up to a formation or cleaning your room for inspection. It may not seem like much but its the little things that you learn to accomplish which gives you the confidence to make bigger and better decisions. My bigger decision that ultimately change my life was to forget my past and become a new person. A faculty member said something to me that I will always hold dear to my heart. Your at a new place where no one knows you or your past. Its none of there business knowing what you did before MMA. This is your chance to create a new you, and so I did. I left my old actions and past reputations in the gutter and started a new reputation. At that instance I realized that it wasn't to late to start over it was just the matter of putting in the work to accomplish that. The leadership skills that were instilled in me were used at MMA as well as they are being put to use into my life outside of MMA. I'm not going to lie, MMA is not a walk in the park and you cant expect the faculty to pamper you and do everything for you. If you mess up the according consequences will be issued to you. You are expected to serve your punishment like an adult and continue on and not make the same bad decisions. This academy has prepared me for my adult life and if it wasn't for this academy I would not have made it into college. The resources that are offered to you to achieve ultimate success at this academy are not at all hard to find. Each and every single faculty member that I have met on campus are loving, caring, and see more potential in you that you see in yourself. They sure will bring your true potential and colors out. It may be a long process to complete but I assure you that if you put in the work and ask for help you will accomplish amazing things. The programs and clubs that are offered to you are exemplary. The campus is unique and beautiful, its worth the trip out to Woodstock, VA for a tour of the campus. Whether parent or future cadet reading this review I assure you that Massanutten Military Academy is a wonderful institution and if you choose to join the cadet brotherhood or sisterhood it will be taking one more step into developing outstanding traits that will aid you in everyday decisions. It changed my life, will you take the opportunity to change yours ?

The faculty/staff truly care for the cadets and try to help them grow.

A horrible place. Why pay so much money to be broken inside... sad stuff really

As the place where I first set foot in this country, the Academy helped me in the beginning where English, physique, and mentality were all problems, and continued to build me as a person with trust, friendliness, and love.
I am thankful of the Academy today and for the days to come. Non Nobis Solum

I am a great Dad, Firefighter, Military Veteran, and my name is Altovise M Crear Sr. This establishment has ignored my attempts to speak to my Son, Altovise Jr. I have called since August 2020. I spoke with the staff on a few occasions about me speaking to my son. I am divorced from my son's mother. The ex wife took my son illegally from his residence twice. She took him from Alabama and from Georgia. I sent divorce decree and court orders that clearly stated that I am his father, I have right to speak to my son, and that he has been taken from me. It seems as if no one of authority has the balls to call me back. This establishment apparently promotes division of the families.

massanutten military academy is an awesome place, but it is not all that great at times. i love it here and this is my first year here! i would recommend this to almost anyone. even though MMA has a few problems, I've learned a lot. Including some things i didn't think I'd learn here in middle school. Go Colonels!!

I came to MMA in 2001. I had moved a lot as a kid and I had gotten used to always feeling like the new kid, the outsider. MMA was not that way. Whether it's your first or fifth year, you are part of the MMA family.

I was here for 2 years and it was fantastic regardless of what some reviews say about this school. The staff is not always the best and some of the cadets are ego crazy but hello and welcome to life. I can't believe people who think they are going to cry their way through life and succeed. The school is what you make of it and life Doesn't give trophies for last place. I hope the school is around in 10 years because my son is going to be a student, cadet and future leader.

MMA changed my son's life. The caring, dedicated faculty members were amazing. The military discipline and structure turned my son into a leader. Words cannot express how much I owe the Academy. Non Nobus Solum.

In my years of coaching and teaching in private schools I have never seen a school where the faculty and coaching staffs were more dedicated to the success of each student.

I went to this school 30 years ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday. I have very fond memories and I wouldn't have traded them for anything. This experience was tough at the time but looking back it was a very good life changing period of my life. The cadets are tested to be better than they could be on their own. I remember Sargent Smith and Sargent Blount with a truly grateful Thank You for always being there.

By far one of the most rewarding schools to be apart of!

Great experience for me personally. I went there 1999-2003. Wouldn't have changed anything. Lots of experiences there good & bad, yet it made me who am I am today. Highly reccomend for kids who are struggling in public schools like I was. It taught me so much! How to be a leader, confident, neat, organized, professional, successful and how to live independently. Definetly prepares you for going into any branch of the Military and even College. So glad I went there and got my High School diploma! Thanks to all the staff there that helped make it happen and kept me focused! Appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. -Lindsay Chidsey-

I do not seguest going to this school i mean if you are really into military go ahead but if you son or daughter has knee or back problems or any permeant physical injury do not come here and if your son or daughter has a emotional issue do not send them here this is not a good school for these kind of people and also im not trying to spread any hate just this school is not well organized the lie to you in the tour and they just aren't always fair just i do not sjuest to bring your kids here

Went for my junior and senior after going to a big sized public school. At the beginning it was definitely a culture shock to move into the small town of Woodstock, Virginia. I learned to love the town and the school, and I made some great friends along the way. I worked hard in school and sports and leadership, and MMA single handedly helped me get into college. I can't thank the staff and friends enough for helping me get to where I am today.

Well I dont think they'd want me. Not exactly "schoolable" if that's a word.

to somewhat offset scott briggs bogus 5 star review of his time there in 1972 (46 years ago) - you're not aware of how things are now.