<p>Placement in language courses is generally based on previous background, so it should be possible for a 9th grader to be in a 400-level class (even though seniors may be given priority; I’m not sure about this). It’s not uncommon for students to have knowledge of a spoken language but not of the written language. Placement here would likely depend on the specific combination of skills that the student possesses. Some languages offer accelerated classes that may be a good option for such a student.</p>
<p>hello, im unsure if you would be able to answer this question but having just read through the thread (which has been helpful in getting a feel for Exter even if it wasn’t intended that way-Thank you!) I thought I’d ask. I need to apply for FA but I’m unsure if I’d be elligible, on the site it talks about International students being unlikely to get it… I currently reside in the US but I’m not a citizen and my father doesnt pay taxes because of his job, would I classify as US or International in terms of FA. I understand that you may not be able to answer this/may not be on this thread anymore but thanks.
wow, that came out kind of convulted sorry, it’s my first post…</p>
<p>BlueRaven, you should email your question directly to the FA office at PEA. Then, you can be sure.</p>
<p>Thank you for your advice, I will do that.</p>
<p>As Exeter is finally on Winter Break, I have time to come back to this board, and I thought I would revive my old thread. If you have questions for an Exeter teacher, ask away. I’ll try to check the board daily for the next couple of weeks. If you’ve never seen this thread before, you may want to check it out from the beginning. Usual warning: I don’t answer questions about admission or “chances” (I’m not involved in the admission process).</p>
<p>If you were to take a math course over the summer could you come to the school when it is the registration day and take a placement test?
How is the weather affects some of the boarders who are traveling out of town using the airports that are laden with snow?</p>
<p>Placement tests are usually taken earlier, as registration happens in the spring. However, your Math placement can certainly be changed at the beginning of the term; in fact, it’s quite common for students to be bumped up or down within the first week of classes as they and/or their teachers get a better sense of whether the kid is in the right class. If you don’t think you are, talk to your teacher or to the Chair of the Math Department. They’re very reasonable people.</p>
<p>Weather did create some problems at the end of this term. Two classes were canceled on Saturday to allow kids to leave earlier and beat the blizzard. Dorms are also kept open an extra day to help students whose flights have been canceled. Deans, faculty, and staff work hard to make sure that kids get to their destination safely.</p>
<p>PEA teacher, it’s so nice to see you again. My S loves this school so much though it’s just his first year, he was schoolsick when his thanksgiving term break began last month. Yet the snow storm was really a big trouble to him at this time as there was hours of delay in the JFK airport and finally stucked in the Vancouver airport, can’t believe that it took nearly three days for him to come home. We are looking forward to see him tomorrow morning.</p>
<p>JC65, great to hear that your son loves the school. Schoolsickness during breaks is always a good sign 
Enjoy your time with him over break!</p>
<p>Is there a place on campus to get money from?
I have heard about harkness hijackers/warriors…what are they?</p>
<p>Sorry I forgot to ask…What is the point of experience Exeter? Why do many people come to it, but don’t go to the interview?</p>
<p>urbanflop: they have ATMs around</p>
<p>what would you say puts exeter ahead of a similar school in terms of choosing between 2?</p>
<p>urbanflop, yes, there’s an ATM by the Academy Center. There are also banks in town (within a ten-minute walk from campus).</p>
<p>Harkness warriors are students who speak too much during class and tend to dominate the discussion. They often see a Harkness discussion as a competition of sort and feel compelled to engage in discussion as if it was a war that they need to win. Harkness, however, requires a collaborative attitude and works best when all students at the table have a voice and work with (not against) each other to advance the class’s understanding of a topic.</p>
<p>Experience Exeter is what elsewhere is called “revisit days.” It’s a day-long event that admitted students are invited to. It gives you a chance to follow a current student for a day, attend his/her classes, and get a better sense of what Exeter is really like (there’s also a program for parents). Attending can be very helpful as you try to decide which school is right for you.</p>
<p>Rad-in-Plaid96, Harkness is definitely one distinctive feature of Exeter; another is the relative large size of the school, which implies great diversity among the students and faculty and an enormous number of classes to choose from. I think I discussed this topic further somewhere in this thread (early on). Ultimately, if you’re trying to choose between schools with comparable resources and academic strengths (say, Exeter, Andover, Groton, and St. Paul’s), fit is always the best criterion (well, in addition to the money they offer you, if that’s a concern). Try to visit each school and get a sense of which seems to be a better fit for you.</p>
<p>Do those students who graduate with a classics diploma forego taking a modern language?</p>
<p>Do they still publish the The Unofficial Guide to Exeter? I was reading an old issue and thought it was a great resource for new students.</p>
<p>Sorry, haven’t been on this forum for a while… yes, you take Latin instead of a modern foreign language (but you can still take a foreign language if you can fit it in your schedule; that’s not easy if you do the classical diploma).</p>
<p>Not sure about the Unofficial Guide to Exeter… the Dean of Students’ office provides a lot of info for new students.</p>
<p>Congrats to all the applicants who got into Exeter! (And if you didn’t or were waitlisted, remember that there are many great schools out there, and there’s always next year).</p>
<p>If you have questions for an Exeter teacher as you weigh your options in the next few weeks, please post them here. I’ll be checking the forum regularly while school is on break (through 3/22).</p>
<p>Hi PEA Teacher!
Just wanted to thank you for all your help last year! My son is now a prep and loving it!
Thanks again!</p>
<p>Thanks PA-C. Great to hear that your son is loving it here. There are lots of wonderful kids in the prep class.</p>
<p>i have a few questions…
as an entering prep, what are the chances of getting a single?
how quickly do kids adjust to the environment?
how strictly is the dress code enforced?<br>
do kids struggle a lot?</p>