<p>I definitely will!:)</p>
<p>Choate Rosemary Hall Revisit - March 29th</p>
<p>** - Basic format/schedule of your revisit day **
8:30-8:45 : Registration in the library
8:50-9:30 : Refreshments and an interest sampling in the dining hall. I thought this was very nice. There were about 40 or so tables set up about the different sports, academic subjects, clubs, etc. I got to meet a lot of the department heads and got to meet a lot of students that shared the same interests as me.
9:30-10:15 : Two groups sang for us and a group danced. The Head of Admissions spoke to us congratulating us on our accomplishment. I loved when he mentioned things that people said on the essays we wrote for the application. We then has a Q&A with some current students, representatives from all grades.
10:15-1:50 : Met my host, ate lunch, etc.
1:50-2:30 : Closing remarks from the Headmaster and heard the orchestra play.</p>
<p>- Did the revisit confirm your interest in the school or did it dissuade you from matriculating?</p>
<p>Yes. I really learned a lot about the school and its community.</p>
<p>- What specific things about the revisit pushed you in either direction?</p>
<p>All the students that came up to me, welcomed me and made me feel as if I were already part of them. The faculty was so passionate about what they were teaching and it was very fun. </p>
<p>- Did you learn anything new/surprising about the school?</p>
<p>The Science Research Program blew me away. </p>
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<li>Something you wish you had learned which you didn’t</li>
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<p>I wish I would have asked more questions about student life… I mainly focused on asking academic questions…</p>
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<li>How was the food?</li>
</ul>
<p>It was great ! I had pork loin with an apple glaze, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and some vegetables.</p>
<ul>
<li>How were the classes you sat in on?</li>
</ul>
<p>WONDERFUL! I loved Physics and English the most out of the classes I visited. The physics teacher made the class very fun, and everyone was laughing, but learning at the same time. The english teacher seemed very strict at first, but he was very nice and kind. He relates historic things to modern day things so that the students can get a better grasp of the material that they are learning</p>
<p>Overall, my experience at Choate was great and I can’t wait to go this fall!</p>
<p>Please PM me if you have any questions!</p>
<p>@ brandonnnbsc,</p>
<p>You can always ask me or any of the Choate students on this forum about school life if you have questions that weren’t answered! Just PM us!</p>
<p>Or you can just post here if they’re general questions- I’m sure that some other people are eager to know answers as well.</p>
<p>I actually just got home from my spring revisit for Andover … what a day!
Honestly, it was so much fun.
- Basic format/schedule of your revisit day
We started the day with registration & refreshments, then several opening remarks by Dean Fried and Barbara Chase. Following that, we met up with our host and attended their classes and lunch period. Though, after second period, there’s a “conference period/mini-class,” so I choose Intro to Japanese. Around 2 pm, there was a student panel discussion, and then a few more closing remarks.</p>
<p>I, personally, had a fantastic day. My host was so sweet & amiable, as was the rest of the students I met. I’m really glad I was able to see what a day in the life on an Andover student was like beforehand, so I highly recommend visiting your school, if possible, before finalizing your decision.</p>
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<li><p>Did the revisit confirm your interest in the school or did it dissuade you from matriculating?
I was already 99% leaning towards Andover prior to my revisit, so this really just reassured my expectations, and assuaged any of my concerns. </p></li>
<li><p>What specific things about the revisit pushed you in either direction?
The way every single student was happy to be there. They are all so exceptionally bright and talented - and I’m sure they know that - but they were also so humble, and engaged. Same goes for the teachers!</p></li>
<li><p>Did you learn anything new/surprising about the school?
The casual environment; everything seemed so relaxing, especially for such an academically rigorous school. It surprised me, but in a good way!</p></li>
<li><p>Something you wish you had learned which you didn’t
My host didn’t have biology today, so that was the one field that I didn’t get to observe; though I did spend some time in the Gelb Science Center, with all the free time we had.</p></li>
<li><p>How was the food?
Delicious, no surprise. Especially enjoyed the ice cream machine, and I met so many people in that short period.</p></li>
<li><p>How were the classes you sat in on?
I wish I could have stayed longer! I really enjoyed every single one of them - from Precalculus (which I obviously had no previous experience with) to English, which ended up being my favorite class. The classroom conversations were so open, and we weren’t discussing the easiest topics either; I was pleased to see how eager everyone was to participate and share their thoughts!</p></li>
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<p>I certainly learned a lot of new things about Andover that day, but one of the things that surprised me the most was the weather! It actually went in our favor, and didn’t start raining until after I got home. (:</p>
<p>This looks like a ■■■■■ post by a current Andover student. These are generalizations, no specific details, inconsistencies if you read the post closely. iCatherine suddenly popped up on the scene with 2 posts. :D</p>
<p>How would one enjoy an ice cream machine, lol? 
:D</p>
<p>Peddie Revisit Day!!! April 5, 2011</p>
<p>7:45-8:00 Arrival/Registration
8:00-8:50 Students attend class with current Peddie student, parents enjoy breakfast and presentation
9:00 9:50 Students attend class with current Peddie student, parents attend a meeting with current Peddie juniors and seniors. They talk about student life and academics, with parent questions
10:00 11:00 Students attend meeting with current Peddie juniors and seniors (same as parents), parents are able to attend an informative session of their choice about the curriculum of a certain subject (science, history, English, etc.)
11:00 12:20 Students attend class with current Peddie student, parents are able to attend an informative session of their choice about the curriculum of a certain subject (science, history, English, etc.)
12:20-1:10 Lunch with faculty and students (like a regular day–sit with your tourguide’s friends)
1:10-2:00-Students attend class with current Peddie student, parents are able to attend an informative session of their choice about the curriculum of a certain subject (science, history, English, etc.)
2:00-2:45-Meeting in the chapel with DOA, a short concert, and a video</p>
<p>Did the revisit confirm your interest in the school or did it dissuade you from matriculating? </p>
<p>Definitely intrigued me! As I have had previous experience with the school, it enforced my positive image I had. </p>
<p>What specific things about the revisit pushed you in either direction?</p>
<p>I enjoyed how involved the revisiting kids were in all classes. They were not treated “specially”. In several classes I was required to participate (Humanities, Chem, Language) by working with the students around me. There was a wide range of current students there, not just really smart kids or jocks. What pushes many people towards Peddie is the strong sense of community and diversity (not just skin-deep!), which also excited me. I felt that the bond between all grade levels was one you would not find at any other school on this forum. And the lengths they go to in order to ensure the best education possible was also something that is unique, at least to me. The fact that so many underprivileged kids can go to a school, and the science and athletic centers, showed that the money given to Peddie really makes it a great place!</p>
<p>Did you learn anything new/surprising about the school?</p>
<p>How flexible they are. They always can create more advanced classes, even if it is only for a small number of people. I am excited to see that if I finish a course of study, I can always build to it.</p>
<p>Something you wish you had learned which you didn’t.</p>
<p>Absolutely nothing! This school is perfect for me :)</p>
<p>How was the food?</p>
<p>From my sibling, I have heard that it is not that good. I feel that it is adequate and serves the purpose. The two sit-down dinners they have weekly (mandatory for boarders) has probably the best food, besides revisit day and Parent’s day. There is always a soup, vegetarian entrée, extensive salad bar, sandwich bar, and cereal. The Grill (the student cafe) is also open, and you can always call for delivery pizza or walk into town.</p>
<p>How were the classes you sat in on?</p>
<p>I thought that they were fine. I felt challenged and saw the diverse faculty and levels of subjects. Everyone could be accommodated. I started with Humanities, which was very nice because of the collaboration that was frequent and seemed “normal”. I don’t often get to collaborate in a history/English class. Then I went to chem, which seemed very fun! The use of technology stimulated class exercises, and was something new. I sat in on a French class, which I didn’t understand, but was challenging because the class was entirely in French (except when the students could not understand a difficult concept). They played a fun review game and used technology to their advantage when studying for an upcoming quiz. I also experienced a Spanish class, which was very interactive and involved all students. An all girls class :)! Of course, I don’t take either language, so I thought it was a bit of a waste for me to see, considering that the format for all language classes is different from each teacher.</p>
<p>ALL IN ALL I HAD A GREAT TIME, AM EXCITED FOR NEXT YEAR, AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONSIDER THIS SCHOOL AND ALL IT HAS TO OFFER :)</p>
<p>Talk about a ■■■■■ post, pulsar. How can you be accusing me as a current Andover student? Where is the reasoning behind that?</p>
<p>If you read your post carefully, you will reach that conclusion.</p>
<p>Interesting. I suppose your accusation is about as legitimate as my believing that you are actually a new member.
Which, I know you aren’t.
I mean, I’m not offended, regardless of your intention, because I do intend on becoming an Andover student in the fall. But I certainly am amused, and slightly curious as to where this assumption came from. o.o</p>
<p>iCatherine - Your description of the revisit was just like ours. We did not want to leave. I too enjoyed using the frozen dessert machine. 
Congratulations on your acceptance.</p>
<p>You guys are not Andover admits as Andover admits are smart enough to enjoy the ice cream, not the ice cream machine. :D</p>
<p>pulsar, i think your comments are completely unnecessary. after all, we should all be congratulating each other on acceptances. </p>
<p>Congratulations PinkBlue and iCatherine on your acceptance to Andover! I know some great people who go there right now and they love it!</p>
<p>brandon, I think I noticed for a while Andover people posting questions and answering themselves to spread the good vibes to sway the new students, because on CC you can’t tell who is who.</p>
<p>As a parent, I thought the revisit day was great for Peddie. I sat in on a science teacher who had amazing enthusiasm. The head of school was dynamic, with energy. The head of admission was likable and sounded sincere (his son attends).</p>
<p>This was my 4th time seeing Peddie and this was the most impressed I was.
I got the feeling that Peddie tries very hard to do what is best for the students, maybe because it is still trying hard, as Dakshina commented on? Bottom line is that I care about my child, and I left thinking Peddie is great and elite but not SO elite as to rest on laurels. It is pushing forward.</p>
<p>While it was raining , the beauty of the campus shone thru. </p>
<p>I saw a lecture by Paul Watkins (history, writer in residence) which was as dynamic and energetic as any lecture I have ever seen.</p>
<p>I left feeling that this is a place where my child will thrive. </p>
<p>Isn’t that what it is all about?</p>
<p>Most importantly, my d was thrilled and is now excited. She attended courses which she felt comfortable with (I think they did that on purpose). She also left feeling she would do well there, to the limits of her ability.</p>
<p>Can I just take a moment to laugh?
Now I don’t even know if you’re joking, but either way, I can’t take you seriously now. So I’ll just laugh along.
And with that, I wish you good luck, pulsar, wherever you choose to go next year. Am I justified in assuming that it won’t be Andover?
but anyways,
Congratulations to all of those who were admitted to the school of their choice (:</p>
<p>Please, please, please! This is what I have been waiting for! That was perfect, tmparent :). I agree completely, and I’m so glad you saw Peddie as a great option. So…is this your idea of “the one”?</p>
<p>iCatherine, Sorry I figured you out from your writing.</p>
<p>Myself, my wife and most importantly my d … YES!</p>
<p>I think students admitted to these schools are smart enough to realize that they should base their decision on their experiences, rather than the experiences of others. Obviously people want to root for their own school, as if someone was rooting for a sports team or something, and they shouldn’t be criticized for that. You could be accused of persuading people not to go to Andover for whatever reason, but I highly doubt you would do something like that. Every student is excited about attending a new school next year like me and just want to share their experiences with the rest of the people on this forum. I honestly am not a current Choate student, but really wanted to share my experience of revisit day because I had lots of fun! I guess what I’m trying to say is that you should worry about yourself than worry about others. It affects their future, not yours. There is no reason to have a virtual fight over choosing a boarding school.</p>