<p>Oh! OK. Well that covers pretty much everyone except the haters. Good. I was thinking “question and answers” but that didn’t make too much sense 
Then I tried “curious” but that only sounds like Q! I had never seen that particular acronym before.</p>
<p>@neato, how is that everybody except haters? I find using the word hater itself hateful. Most people are very open minded, and there is no need for name calling or glee here.</p>
<p>I see your point. I suppose it leaves out people who have no opinion. To your second point, I’ll send you a PM rather than hijack this very useful thread.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for answering, PEATeacher</p>
<p>PEAteacher, Exeter students change teachers during the school year, I gather. How does this work?</p>
<p>Electives (history other than upper year, religion, arts, etc.) change from term to term. Other classes (science, English, math, foreign language) are year-long, but divided into three discrete courses (something like BIO 101 and 102 in college), so classes can switch both students and teachers from term to term. </p>
<p>Sometimes, the scheduler tries to keep classes/teachers together from term to term (prep science was supposed to stay the same from winter to spring this term), but even then, some changes are inevitable because sports blocks change. So my kid, for example, went from a sports block that ran (roughly) from 1-3 back to 3-5, which changed his schedule completely. </p>
<p>Hope that makes sense. Overall, my kid, I think, has liked the new faces/new teacher each term–though he was really pleased when he found he had his favorite teacher again this spring.</p>
<p>Does anyone know when we can start requesting for singles?</p>
<p>Sounds like you need to make a new countdown 
(to September)</p>
<p>Dorm assignments are not made until late summer. Some time in June you could send an email requesting a single and they’ll try to honor it, but make no guarantees.</p>
<p>Exconfidential. There shouldn’t be a problem! I personally would live to know or meet someone bi or straight or gay. Sorry if that offended you or sounded weird (which it did) aha ust trying to help!(:</p>
<p>Hey there PEATeacher!</p>
<p>Firstly, thank you so much for this thread. Its definitely one of the most helpful to those interested in Exeter. </p>
<p>I’ve already done quite a bit of research on Exeter, one of the remaining questions I have is regarding the personality of the student body, and I believe you, being a teacher, are the only person who can give a somewhat objective perspective (as opposed to actual exonians themselves) </p>
<p>How are exeter students different compared to the a typical teenager? How do they like to spend their free time? And lastly, a lot of people say that the biggest difference between students of exeter and most other bs students is that they’re of the more nerdy, geeky sort. Would you say that this is true, or that the generalization is just based on the larger workload?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Just had revisit day at Exeter. What a great experience. No dog and pony show - just here we are and this is a typical day. I appreciated that. EVERYONE was extremely helpful and friendly. I asked a teacher if he knew anything about a specific club; and, when he didn’t know the answer, he personally walked me a couple buldings away to meet the teacher that ran the club. We had a nice conversation on the way. As we were leaving, I saw a group of kids (boys and girls) playing ultimate frisbee on the lawn. Then I spotted the math teacher whose class I observed playing with them…pretty cool.</p>
<p>Harkness in action is incredible. I was able to sit in on two different classes. I was especially impressed with the Harkness math class I observed. I think Harkness is what most sets Exeter apart from other schools. </p>
<p>D woke up this morning and said, “I want to go back!”</p>
<p>CaliPaki, I know you want to hear from PEATeacher, but FWIW I didn’t think the geek factor was strong. I saw a diverse group of typical teenagers. My D is not a nerdy/geeky kid, and she was really happy and could relate very well with all of the girls she met. She said she could totally see herself living with them.</p>
<p>How wonderful for you and your daughter!</p>
<p>If you don’t mind my asking, is your daughter definitely attending Exeter this fall or is she still considering other options?</p>
<p>She is attending Exeter. It was her first choice and a great fit for her. We were fortunate that Exeter saw that too. </p>
<p>I have read some of your other thread. It must be difficult for you to sift through the information (objective and subjective) and make a decision without the option of “getting that feeling” from being on the campus. I know that gut feeling during the interview process was strong for us. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I also went to Exeter yesterday, and the experience simply blew me away.</p>
<p>Another student (PG) said he would cancel his Andover revisit next week as he is soooo decided going to Exeter after yesterday.</p>
<p>The real question is, why? Its a little frustrating to hear that such decisions are being made, (decisions I must also make) with no support. That, and I have to make a decision within the next 24 hours to ensure that all my documents reach whatever institution I choose in time. </p>
<p>Kind of the eleventh hour and I’m still no closer to reaching a decision, is there any insight someone who’s visited both schools (andover and exeter) is willing to offer, or just any input at all?</p>
<p>@CaliPaki, let me help you hopefully once and for all.</p>
<p>From all your posts, it is abundantly clear that your heart is with Andover. Both schools are terrific and you cannot go wrong with either, so why not go with where your heart is.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Sorry for the absence. Unfortunately I only find the time to check CC regularly during school breaks. My Exonians keep me too busy when classes are in session, but no complaints :)</p>
<p>CaliPaki, to answer your question, I’d say Exeter students are very typical teenagers as far as their everyday behavior is concerned. They spend a lot of time just talking and hanging out, they play frisbee on the lawn, they play videogames, they watch TV, etc. Some of them are certainly passionate about intellectual hobbies, but often these are the same kids who when they’re done reading poetry or attending the Math club meeting go off to play squash or attend a dance. We’re big enough to have all sorts of kids.</p>
<p>Good to hear that people enjoyed Experience Exeter! If you have urgent questions, feel free to PM me, as I will only check CC occasionally between now and summer.</p>
<p>I can’t wait for revisit on Friday. It is the highlight of my week!</p>
<p>Ultimate frisbee is actually a class this term. My daughter was no doubt one of the participants you observed - unless she skipped class :)</p>
<p>i couldnt make experience exter because of another important event clashing 
i wish i couldve gone! im friends with someone attending next fall as a perp (as am i) and she said it is amazing! cant wait to come in september!</p>