<p>Musisat what if we want a mac?</p>
<p>Same process the musisat described–you order and they reimburse you for the amount of the grant. Dell’s are easier to get because they more or less cost the amount of the grant, and E. has an agreement with Dell so that the grant money is automatically applied to the purchase. But as musisat points out, you can buy any computer you want and get reimbursed x dollars toward the purchase. My kids half Dell/half Mac comment was more an observation of what most students chose than what was possible. (And all of this only applies to students on FA.)</p>
<p>My son purchased a Mac Book Pro and we were reimbursed nearly the full amount. Apple had a great sale in late August of last year. The Dell process is much easier as you don’t have to pay, Exeter takes care of it but, imo, a Mac is a better laptop. We set his room up with the MacAir so he’s wireless.</p>
<p>I know this was a tough year to be a candidate. I’m asking for an an opinion on language of instruction for the middle school years. </p>
<p>If all else was equal, who would have a better chance at being accepted for the Exeter (or other boarding schools)? </p>
<p>Child 1: Live overseas, Good SATS, Good Essay, Good TOEFL, Good recommentations … school taught in English.</p>
<p>Child 2: Live overseas, Good SATS, Good Essay, Good TOEFL, Good recommentations … school taught in French (or any other language).</p>
<p>Hi cdgni, if you go back, way back, to the first page of this thread you’ll see that I prefer not to answer questions about admission or “chances.” One of the reasons is that talking about “chances” tends to perpetuate the idea that admission to boarding school is a lottery of sort. It’s not. Don’t get me wrong, some candidates have a greater likelihood to be admitted than others, but, by and large, it’s not very productive to think about chances. Think about “fit” instead.</p>
<p>That having been said, let me say in reference to your question that, other things being equal, language doesn’t make any difference. As long as your English is good enough to do well here, something we learn from your TOEFL score, essays, and interview, it’s all your other qualities that matter. You should not choose the language of your middle school (if you have that choice!) based on some calculation about chances of admission to boarding school.</p>
<p>Not sure if PEATeacher can answer all these but I thought I’d pose the questions here anyways since students jump in a lot :)</p>
<p>I put all these questions in another thread (<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1104792-need-help-differntiating-picking-between-hades-choate.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1104792-need-help-differntiating-picking-between-hades-choate.html</a>) but I thought I’d just ask directly too:</p>
<p>How is/would you rate Exeter’s: (<em>in terms of their size, scale, student interest, and accomplishments</em>)
- drama/theatre department?
- speech & debate experience/rankings in competitions?
- Model UN?
- mock trial?
- music program?
- acapella/singing programs?
- foreign languages (studying several at once specifically- is it commonly done)?
- Varsity Volleyball (G)?
- Crew (Boys with G cox)?
- Newspaper?
- Student government? (is it very involved and does it have a presence and prestige on campus)
- What kind of entertainment productions do Deerfield students put on - such as Mr. -nameofschool- pageants, date auctions, talent shows (less professionally talented, more students making glorious fools of themselves and enjoying it), etc.?
- GSA program/support?</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>I’m not much into “rating,” but here are some qualitative comments: Theater, debate, and model UN are very big on campus. Lots of kids participate; there’s a lot of competing in debate and participating in conferences in Model UN. They’re very active programs. Mock trial I don’t know much about. Music is very strong and very present. We have a million different choral ensembles; a lot of kids are involved. We teach more languages than many schools and it’s quite common for students to take more than one language before graduation. I don’t know much about volleyball. Crew has a long and successful tradition and it’s a HUGE program. The newspaper also has a long tradition and kids who are into it are really into it. Student government is quite visible, and a lot of kids are involved. “Entertainment productions” doesn’t ring much of a bell with me. We have a GSA group that’s not enormously visible on campus, but there’s certainly a lot of support for LGBTQA students. I can give more specific answers to more specific questions… :)</p>
<p>Peateacher-</p>
<p>How are the turnouts for the football games?</p>
<p>Uh… well… you see… the thing is… I’m afraid I haven’t turned out often enough to answer your question 
I’m sure someone else can answer it. If you come and play football and invite me I’ll definitely come see you :)</p>
<p>I’ve been accepted into Exeter class of 2015 and am attending the revisit day. I’ve heard that it’s pretty cold in Exeter so what kind of clothing would you suggest wearing for the revisit day (taking into consideration the dress code)? Is longsleeves and a sweater enough, or do you have to come in puffy marshmallow-like ski jackets?</p>
<p>NASA sells space suits that are good for up to -200 deg C. </p>
<p>Seriously, check the weather forecast, it’s not that cold in April and following their dress code would be fine with a sweater or a jacket.</p>
<p>Hi chessworm, yes, checking the weather forecast is a good idea. You almost certainly won’t need a “puffy” ski jacket, but a light coat or outer shell to wear over a shirt or light sweater is probably a good idea. Don’t overdo it with the dress code as many revisit kids tend to do. Really, relax. Jeans are fine. Snickers are fine. You already got in, remember? :)</p>
<p>I remember most of the boys at revisit last year being way overdressed. I think mine was the only one wearing jeans and converse with his buttondown and tie. So if you’re a guy, remember…formal top with casual bottom. </p>
<p>@PEAteacher, has the snow melted on campus? Son is looking forward to wearing sandals soon.</p>
<p>Peateacher is there ever a chance we won’t b able to take some classes due to overcrowdment? I set my heart on a few certain classes and want to know if I’ll be able to attend them</p>
<p>PEAteacher, if I join a varsity team also pick up a musical instrument, would I be able to handle the rest Exeter throws at me without being overly stressed? I am also interested in joining the math and debate teams. Can I do all of them? Thanks.</p>
<p>Neato, yes, nearly all the snow is gone; only a few patches left in grassy areas. Of course, it may snow again next week…</p>
<p>hopeful, when you register for classes in April, most classes are not capped; the number of sections is driven by demand, so if a lot of people sign up for a class, they just add more sections. This makes it unlikely that you’ll be shut out of a class. There are a few exceptions, however, like English senior electives, for which there are only so many spots and they have a lottery.</p>
<p>hootoo, most Exonians do all sorts of things besides taking classes. A varsity sport, an instrument, and two clubs is not out of the ordinary (even though debate and math are both time consuming compared to other clubs). You need to try it out and see how it goes for you.</p>
<p>Hi, thank you very much for answering questions - so appreciated! But for someone, he or she is an international student, who will be attending this fall, and that person is gay. The person would really want to know if other exonians will be homophobic towards him/her. Is there any homophobic attitudes; is there homophobic bullying, name-calling, out-casting, chances of not fitting in e.t.c since the person is not straight? Are there other gay students- do they fit in and enjoy Exeter the same way straight students do? What happens if the person arrives and he/she experiences homophobic bullying, will the school take measures to prevent it? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ANSWERING- he/she would really appreciate an honest response.</p>
<p>Hi Exconfidential. There are openly gay students at Exeter as well as several openly gay faculty and staff members. I haven’t seen homophobic behavior on campus, even though the occasional immature comment can’t be ruled out (at this or any other school). I know several gay students who have lots of friends and seem perfectly happy. We have an active Gay-Straight Alliance to support the LGBTQA community. Exeter is a place that values diversity and emphasizes mutual respect; I’m confident that the administration would act quickly and effectively should there be a problem. You can contact the GSA advisers directly if you’d like (see the link on this page: [Phillips</a> Exeter Academy | Cultural](<a href=“http://www.exeter.edu/student_life/7944_8219.aspx]Phillips”>Fostering a Diverse Educational Community | Phillips Exeter Academy))</p>
<p>What do the Q and the A stand for in LBGTQA? <em>feels stupid, but thinks I can’t be the only one who is trying to come up with words that start with Q and A that would make sense</em></p>
<p>Q -> Questioning
A -> Allies/Allied/Alliance</p>