<p>The acceptance letter I got from Groton was really nice and personal, and I was wondering if anyone got a letter like that. </p>
<p>I also have a question for anyone who attends, has attended, or whose friends attend Groton. What's it like? I heard it was really snobby. Is that true? I've heard the academics were really good, but I need to be reassured about the people there. Can anyone help?</p>
<p>good job!
I was rejected, so no i didn't :)
are you going to go?</p>
<p>Can you specify what grade you applied for? Just would like to know, as I was waitlisted. I am disappointed but hoping for the best.</p>
<p>I'm not sure yet...Like I said, I want to find out more about the school before I decide anything. Have you heard anything?</p>
<p>And I'm sorry to hear you 2 weren't accepted. Did you get in anywhere else?</p>
<p>I applied for 10th grade, or whatever form they call it there.</p>
<p>Sofi: It is difficult for anyone to fairly comment as to whether or not a particular school is snobby. You may get better feedback if you write about what attracted you to each school that you are considering. It is also relevant to note that you are from Columbia (my wife, a U.S. citizen born in the U.S., used to work in Columbia and, as the daughter of a diplomat, grew up in South America, Central America & in the U.S.) Typically, I suggest a close look at Andover, Exeter, Choate & St. Paul's School if they are an option for you. Groton is, nonetheless, one of the best schools, academically speaking, in the world. Which schools have you visited? Do you want a rural, suburban or cosmopolitan atmosphere?</p>
<p>Actually I'm the daughter of a diplomat too! I grew up in Africa, Europe, and the Americas (I think that really helped me get in). I've visited, and applied to, St. Mark's, Deerfield, and Middlesex (I got into all of those). I got wait-listed at St. Paul's and I haven't heard from Andover yet. </p>
<p>I like St. Mark's, but my sister goes there and it would probably be much safer for the school not to have us together. Deerfield and Middlesex were really my safeties, I think they're a bit too preppy for me, and I wouldn't be comfortable there. So if I get into Andover, it's between that and Groton.</p>
<p>I'm looking for a school that has a reasonable amount of people, the town doesn't really matter - I've lived in countries whose capital cities had 5 shops, and others that are as big as NYC, so I can deal with whatever.</p>
<p>My Grandfather really wants me to go to Groton, he thinks it's a brilliant school, and my Mom is pushing that way too. I've heard it has excellent academics, which I care most about, and good sports too, which I also want. But I'm worried it'll be too New England, WASP-y, snobby, so I want to hear more about that. I want a school that's more relaxed and allows you to be yourself, no matter how odd that self is.</p>
<p>deerfield's a safety? and so is middlesex?</p>
<p>you're nuts.</p>
<p>Well - safety. By that I meant I didn't really care if I got in, I just did so that I would have more chances of getting accepted in at least one really good BS. Jajaja it wasn't my actual "safety."</p>
<p>I attend Groton!!!
I love it!! And hate when people say that the kids that go here are snobby. I am not preppy AT ALL. I am a really big sports freak and happen to come from a family with little to no money. Not you typical Groton student... but then again there is no typical Groton student. Everyone here is really warm and welcoming it's like being in a really big family. A lot of people assume that we are really up tight people but you will come to find everyone to be very layed back and open to new things. Any questions send them my way!! I hope you come!!</p>
<p>Congrats! Hope you choose the best school!</p>
<p>I got in Groton too!!! I got a personal note... it was nice that they did that</p>
<p>Thanks a lot NEprepgoer - that was really helpful. And I find it interesting that they sent personal letters to everyone - it shows a lot of interest in the students.</p>
<p>I think so too... I loved it--didn't you?</p>
<p>Well, it certainly makes you feel very special - until you realize they did it to everyone. Jajaja just kidding no I thought it was a good sign that they did that. It means a lot.</p>
<p>Yes, they write personal letters to everyone, I actually think rejections are personal too? but not sure. It takes a lot of time and people to write 800 personal letters! My friends mom works in admissions office (not on the commitee just a secretary) and they have been working 12 hour days for the last week!</p>
<p>Haha yeah. Do u think u will go there?</p>
<p>I'm not sure if I'll go there yet...I need to learn more about it. NEprepgoer - you said you were really into sports and stuff like that and you loved it. What about people that are more into literature and music and art? Do they fit in as well?</p>
<p>yeah... And what if ur into both?</p>
<p>The thing about Groton is that it is such a small community that everyone fits in to their own little niche. If that makes sense. My roommate from freshman year had never played a sport in his life and was a FANTASTIC artist and was into drama. We got along great and are now really close. I have tons of friends that are really into the the music/drama scene. It's really great when we have plays and everyone that isn't in the plays come and watch it, I mean really EVERYONE goes. And when you walk around at the athletic center during games there are a bunch of kids that most likely don't know the difference between a jump shot and a jump rope watching the games. It's a really supportive community where whatever interests you is there for you and you can do multiple things. I am actually directing a one-act play this term and will, hopefully, be on first boat crew! So really everyone hangs out with everyone and everyone does everything.</p>
<p>Sofi: It will be interesting to see whether or not you are admitted to Andover. Usually there are a lot of students from diplomatic families, so it should be a comfortable adjustment for you.</p>