Reply To: seminary for older girls who are still single

Rebshidduch,
I would not call Midreshet Rachel modern orthodox, which aside from being a term I dislike immensely, is also extremely vague and subject to broad interpretation. Having attended Darche Noam/Shapell’s (Midreshet Rachel is the women’s school) for 3 years, and having benefited tremendously from what they had to offer, I think that the educational staff is first rate. Being that you come from a Bais Yaakov high school, you should be aware that the staff comes from all segments of the Torah world, from Litvish yeshivish to chassidish, and from YU to Dati Leumi. The beauty of having such a diverse staff is that you, as a student, can explore which derech is right for you and your avodas Hashem. It’s not just picking the derech, but also being able to understand WHY that derech is the best one for you.
Perhaps the most beautiful part of Shapell’s (and Midreshet Rachel by extension) is that Jews from varied backgrounds and experiences come together to learn Torah side by side, in an atmosphere that is permeated with Ahavas Yisrael.
In terms of the students, based on the guys who were there when I was there, practically all of them were committed to living a Torah based life, although they were certainly on various levels.
This is just my opinion, based on my humble experience. Best of luck in choosing the right seminary for you!