Schools are like families they all have a flavor or certain personality. Isn't there a difference. Every school has its own personality. The reason that this is important is because you will come under that influence eventually without realizing it. Lets talk about the different personalities a school has.
People are real strong on studying and pursuing further schooling.
The teachers are well known in their field. They have written textbooks on the subject you are studying. Or they pioneered the area. Players are given preferential treatment in and out of class. Students attend when they feel like it but mainly sleep and party for their first couple of years.