<p>Sorry about the wait! Just got back home for break and have been in the pool and with the fam 24/7!</p>
<p>squashisawesome: From the course of study: students in this discussion course will be introduced to a variety of approaches to ethical reflection. Through the use of classical texts and personal and literary stories, students will develop a common vocabulary with which to understand and critically evaluate their moral experience.</p>
<p>Silverstag: First of all, Congrats on being admitted!! you really should pat yourself on the back for that one! in terms of clusters/dorms, freshman don’t really have much of a say in cluster. For freshman girls (nobody really says junior lol), the best dorms are nathan hale (big dorm, PKN), and double brick (small dorm, Abbot though not really abbot because it’s across the street from samphil…). For guys, it is hands down rockwell (large dorm, WQS/WQN) and America House (small dorm, Abbot). These are all my opinion though so don’t take my word for it! on revisit day, ask your host about the dorms for a larger perspective. In terms of classes, I would say one of the coolest classes you will be able to take as a freshman is introduction to theater. literally, the best class I had freshman year. I will not say anything more, except that the experience will be something you will never forget, regardless if you are a theater person or not ( I am most certainly not). And as for weekends, there are loads of stuff to do: dances, hang out in the den, hang out in your dorm, hang out in dorms of opposite sex (in their common rooms), go down town with friends, get a day excuse into boston, watch sports, play a sport, go for a jog, play videogames in the dorm, watch tv, go to the local movie theater, etc.</p>
<p>chloes: we debate in parlamentary style, and ususally compete in tournaments every other week of the year. We generally place very well (in the top 3 at all tournamets usually). This year, we have two debaters going to world championships!</p>
<p>eeliu1234: The workload adjustment all depends on you and how easily you adapt to the system. In general, most new lowers do just fine in adjusting, as long as they are not afraid to ask for help! English really depends on your teacher and his/her grading procedures. Some teachers can be very biased, forcing the students to conform to his/her beliefs in order to get the good mark. In terms of athletics, clubs, etc., yes it is possible! I do it every day. Sports are built into your schedule so there is no avoiding those (theater doesn’t count as a sport. Dance does though). Clubs then meet after dinner (from 6-8) on their respective days, and in your free time, you can schedule private lessons for music, or go to the orchestra rehersals (twice a week). If you have more questions, just pm me!</p>
<p>jackpa: I would at least bring one comfy chair (lounge chair). It could be a fold up beach chair, a bean bag, a circular loveseat, a fouton, etc. Trust me, it will make your day. For the general list, I’m pretty sure there is a thread on that called the ultimate supply list for boarding school.</p>
<p>philipshopeful: compared to my previous school, andover was my reckoning. I recieved VERY low grades on my first couple of tests (<50%) due to my easy-going mindset heading into Andover, however, I quickly adapted to the pace and rigour of the school! As for the day student vs. boarding life, there is a difference, but only if you make that (mostly for day students). Day students, if they don’t socialize too much, usually end up in very small, unknown groups of people around campus and are generally considered the “losers” as per say. They don’t hang out with the majority of campus, and usually seclude themselves to the day student lockers. However, that all changes once they start to socialize a bit. Once that happens, it is really hard to tell who is a boarder/day student. </p>
<p>Prepschoolplease: there is a small chance, especially for this year (last year was overenrolled). My suggestion would be to love the school that loves you. Embrace your options and make the best of what you have!</p>
<p>Hope these responses help!!</p>
What dorm would you recommend? I’m more interested in larger dorms.</p>