I know that this post is older, but I was a student at BCR about 8 yrs ago. If anything developed me as a person it was that place. The Rabbonim there are unbelievable, and the experience is great. The variety of girls make the seminary very well rounded(although it changes from year to year there are all different types of girls there) They are strict on dress code,but somehow thing are easier to do there because you start having a new appreciation for it and there is no styling pressure there as the girls are all so different. I know that the school offers scholorships(discounts) based on need( I think it says it in the introductory application form) most girls dont fly back every vaction. some girls go for one summer(4 weeks) to Israel which is cheaper then flying home ,or stay for the yarchai kallah summer camp, during winter break many girls stay by friends either in england or some other european country. Shabbos most girls stay in at night and some go out during the day. There are tons of leadership opportunities(reps) so that girls get a chance to be heard if they want to. I think the most striking thing about this program however is the kesher that the girls get with their teachers, and that girls comeout with a huge amount of respect for rabbonim, although there are 200 girls there its nearly impossible to get lost as there are somany people caring about you.
all these comment about the seperate hours shouldnt throw you off, its all part of the experience, and they really provide more then enough food there(snacks etc you usually bring wiht you as its expensive) every meal has fresh fruit and veg. Really really a great program.