<p>A couple of dorm mates and I decided to start this thread for you guys to ask us questions about the admission process. We can answer specific questions about Exeter, or general questions about BS admissions. Since we are all new preps the admission process is still fresh in our minds. We would be glad to help you guys out.</p>
<p>omg what dorm are you in im hoyyyyt</p>
<p>I’d like to know what to say, how to act, and how to look at the interview.</p>
<p>phillips4ever-
that is a good question that lacks a clear answer. There is no ‘magic formula’ of looks and appearance that will get you into a school of your choosing. However here are some general tips I would suggest:
what to wear-
Look nice. Dress slightly formal and take care in your appearance the morning before the interview. But I would also say make sure you are comfortable in the clothes you are wearing. Make sure you try it on before and check to ensure your shoes are comfortable, your clothing doesn’t chafe, and that you look your best. Remember the first impression you give of yourself is based on how you look.</p>
<p>how to say/act-
Put your best foot forward, and be sure to share your passion and interests with the interviewer so that they get a good feel of how you would fit into the school. However also remember being too-proud can be detrimental. Make sure to thank the people in your life who got you where you are because no one gets where they are by themselves. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY BE YOURSELF! If you find something funny: laugh. If you do not understand the question: ask. If you need a moment to think: take it!</p>
<p>Good luck! I hope this helps</p>
<p>are PG’s treated just as any other senior would, or as freakish athletes doomed to a shunned, asocial life?</p>
<p>Are there parties?</p>
<p>wiz-
PG’s are not at all shunned! Many of them are very nice and friendly, and have a large circle of friends. i would say they are treated just like any other student. Not all the PG are “freakish athletes” either. I know one girl this year who is a PG and does not play a varsity sport. At Exeter the grades aren’t that separated and it is common to hang out with others of all different ages.</p>
<p>crystal-
Already this year we have had 2 dances. Also many times people will hang out with friends and have small ‘parties’ in their dorms. However I don’t think Exeter has a very big party scene. It is much more common to just hang out with friends on campus or in town.</p>
<p>I may be going to to bs in either 10th or 11th grade… which would u reccommend and why? Thanks.</p>
<p>What does pg stand for?</p>
<p>Finally, I am glad a prep made a thread like this. Very important question, on the Exeter site, I have completed my Applicant interest form, with all my info, interests, etc. but I don’t want to go forward yet and have my parents pay before I am totally finished. Do I send my form then send the essays? Essays first? Where do the recommendations fit?</p>
<p>Oh and how do I send my SSAT score reports?</p>
<p>@CrystalJ, Pg is post graduate I believe.</p>
<p>What is your best single piece of advice for the written application?</p>
<p>adrenaline-
I think personal preference is important when determining whether to repeat a year or not. If you repeat your lower year you allow yourself more time at the academy, you have a better chance of admission, and you give yourself more of an adjustment period. Also 11th grade is famous for being the most academically rigorous year at the academy. However if you enter as an 11th grader you will become closer to peers who are your own age and have the same maturity. You also have to spend one less year in school.</p>
<p>Crystal-
PG stands for Post-Graduate year. PG year is the year after you are a senior. PG’s typically come from other high schools and only are at the academy for one year.</p>
<p>Leo-
What forms are you referring to? If you are referring to your inquiry forms then I definitely recommend getting them in ASAP. The answers you submit in you inquiry forms are used to match you up with a tour guide of similar interests. They are also used so that the AO can get a feel for you before you come in for an interview. After submitting your forms, your essays come next. Your essays must be submitted in early Jan, but I HIGHLY recommend sending them early so that you have time to confirm their arrival at the school. It also gives AO time to sort through your application material and organize it.
Recommendations are typically completed by the teacher and sent to the school in Nov, Dec, or Jan. The teacher/coach/etc completes the form, then mails it to the school THEMSELVES. Students/parents should NEVER see the filled out rec forms. I highly suggest giving your teacher the rec forms early so that they can manage their time to complete it. I would also recommend giving your teacher addressed and stamped envelopes. This ensures that the address is correct and eases the burden on your teacher. </p>
<p>LeoBro-
You do not personally send in your score report. You contact the SSAT through your online account and write in the school code you wish your SSAT scores to be sent to. For example Exeter’s code is 5764. The SSAT then sends the school an official report.</p>
<p>RBGG-
When you are writing your applications, the best piece of advice I would give is to remember to stand out. The person reading your application spends months sorting through and reading responses to the SAME essay questions. Reading the same thing/ideas over and over again can get VERY dull. Therefore I highly recommend writing your essay so that it is personalized to only you! If you have something interesting/eccentric about yourself WRITE ABOUT IT! Your essays are your time to shine and portray why you belong at Exeter.</p>
<p>How do they react on campus when they lose a game to Deerfield?</p>
<p>Invent-
I would ask that you please keep questions focused on Exeter academics, athletic, or residential experience. ‘Rivalries’ between BS schools are not an important part of the Exeter experience and interscholastic competitions are meant to be fun experiences for athletes and spectators. I would honestly say that intense rivalries between schools do not exist to such an extreme that campus wide reactions would take place over one lost game.</p>
<p>^Bravo. Impressive answer from a prep :)</p>
<p>lionprid3 has not experienced their first E/A weekend yet! :-)</p>
<p>Go Big Red!</p>
<p>I think this is great of you guys to do, I hope to be able to do the same thing next year if I get in! Exeter is like amazing!</p>
<p>Here are my questions:
- What is the maturity rate? Are all kids pretty much intelligent and have a good amount of maturity? I am asking this because I just came from a teen leadership event and everyone was absolutely idiotic. They were yelling about how Hitler was great and thought that Hitler was World War III. They weren’t even joking about the World War III thing, but they were kidding about Hitler, except the way they put it was so stupid it didn’t make any sense. I thought I was about to go insane because they wouldn’t listen, I had to literally make them do our assignment by talking over them. Should I be worried about meeting many more people like that at Exeter or is it just a mainly mature society with some goofy people thrown in?</p>
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<li>What is the transition like for academics? Are the academics really hard for someone who is new?</li>
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<p>Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>theprepgirl-</p>
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<li>Overall I would say that people at PEA are very mature. Sometimes a classmate will have difficulty accepting a new idea. However as students get more and more used to the Harkness discussion method the amount of ‘stubborn’ moments people have diminishes. Also, teachers will correct you if a discussion gets too far off topic. </li>
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<p>In general I think students are smart, mature, nice people, who also know when to relax and joke around. In fact I was pleasantly surprised when I came here about what deep, meaningful conversation Exonians will have with each other. With my friends we can talk about global issues, innovative ideas, and challenging problems, and give insightful, carefully thought through responses. But we can also joke around, relax with each other, or just chill as well.</p>
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<li>The transition to Exeter is definitely a big one. Personally, I was used to a large academic load at my old school, so coming to Exeter wasn’t that big of a transition. However some of my friends are overwhelmed by the amount of work, and have difficulty managing their time. I think the truly important thing to consider when coming to Exeter are what your priorities are. Finding a balance between classes, clubs, and free time is a difficult and challenging problem. Knowing when to say ‘no’ to hanging out with a friend in order to complete your homework is a difficult thing to do at Exeter, because there are so many distractions. But finding that balance is crucial. </li>
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<p>The transition to get used to the Exeter way of teaching is not as difficult as I originally thought. Normally new students are placed in introductory or transition classes. The teachers in these classes are used to working with new students and help you get used to the Harkness method. In the beginning the teachers act as guides to the discussion and focus on teaching you how to be a productive Harkness student. They remind you, for example, to not raise your hand. After a few weeks the teachers role in the class lessens, as the students become comfortable and confident in themselves.</p>