<p>I was very interested in this thread when I saw the title. Andover vs. Exeter! Then I read some of the posts and I am disappointed. Who cares which has more famous alumnae? </p>
<p>Let’s focus on the really important stuff. In a fight between a gorilla and a lion, who wins? Discuss.</p>
<p>the harkness table method at exeter is something that Andover will never ever parallel.
also
exeter’s basketball team pwnz all :D</p>
<p>really? for girls or guys?? i heard exeter is really big on sports from my interviewer but nothing special about basketball</p>
<p>you play, wiseman222?</p>
<p>Hmmmmmmm a lion or a gorilla, I will put my money on the lion. Afterall, a lion is the “King” of the jungle, and that “Gunga” character doesn’t look too mean.</p>
<p>Here are two little-known facts to weigh when deciding between Andover and Exeter.</p>
<p>The dress code for guys at Exeter (shirt and tie) is a throwback to the past. Time to let it go (like Andover did a while ago). How about t-shirts with ties printed on them instead? Wearing a tie isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s not good for you, either:
[BBC</a> NEWS | Health | Tight ties could damage eyesight](<a href=“http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/3104093.stm]BBC”>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/3104093.stm)</p>
<p>On the other hand, when it comes to US Presidential Scholars, Exeter has Andover beat–22 since the program began in 1964 vs. 11 for Andover (although similar numbers in the last 10 years or so), and the schools are approximately the same size (1000-1100).
[Presidential</a> Scholars Search Results](<a href=“http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/PSP/search1a.cfm]Presidential”>http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/PSP/search1a.cfm)</p>
<p>Well, Interlochen has both schools beat: Since 1980, 39 Interlochen graduates have been chosen as Presidential Scholars in the Arts and Academics, more than any other high school in the United States. Plus, Interlochen only has 500 students!</p>
<p>Isn’t Interlochen an arts oriented school?</p>
<p>Yes, it is a fine arts academy. Located in Northern Michigan, kids study music, theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing and motion picture arts. My understanding the academics are rigorous as well, though.</p>
<p>i don’t know much about either school.
but i’m big on names. and i personally
like the name andover far better than
exeter.</p>
<p>LOL… I don’t know about being big on names but, you do have an interesting take on names, since your screen name is: prep " pee-pee" hee hee… sorry I couldn’t resist…</p>
<p>yeahhh, funny stuff.
i also like things in threee.</p>
<p>do you seriously have to ask that question?
obv. exeter is like a bajillion times better. duhh.</p>
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<p>I wonder why every year more than 60% of the students who get accepted to both Andover and Exeter pick Andover?</p>
<p>where do you get your stats? i’ve never heard that!</p>
<p>OK, I can’t let aufwego get away with a shot at Exeter.</p>
<p>So, here’s a fact against Andover–the class of 2012’s acceptance rate was 19%, and Exeter’s was only 17.2.</p>
<p>whoa. is there a site where Exeter publicizes its acceptance rate?</p>
<p>ummmm i’d go with exeter, but andover is great too</p>
<p>I’d go with Andover, although I haven’t visited Exeter.</p>
<p>oh btw. exeter’s campus is much better than andover’s.</p>
<p>Both of them sound fine to me, since I was rejected at all schools except those two, where I was waitlisted.</p>