<p>Which would you choose and why?</p>
<p>I’m sorry, but maybe it was because you couldn’t spell the name of their school?</p>
<p>I apologize, that was mean, but I just couldn’t resist.</p>
<p>What are you most interested in studying and which school has the best department(s) in those subjects?</p>
<p>ex: son is interested in math and computers which seem like a great fit for Exeter.</p>
<p>Based on the course catalogs, Exeter is my favorite, but based on the athletics/clubs/extracurriculars, I like Hotchkiss better. Deerfield is kind of a wild card for me, but I’ll have to see what I think after revisits.</p>
<p>My two major academic interests are math and economics. I like Exeter better for math, but Hotchkiss better for economics. I’m so confused!</p>
<p>Judging by that…maybe you can eliminate deerfield?</p>
<p>I would agree. Eliminate DF.</p>
<p>Yeah, there’s a very minimal chance that I’ll attend Deerfield, but I feel like I got an unusual vibe from the school because I didn’t connect with the tour guide AT ALL. I feel like because of that I got a skewed image of Deerfield and just want to make sure. In the end, I’m nearly positive it will come down to Exeter and Hotchkiss.</p>
<p>go hothckiss. you can always do math on your own. find competition tests and other math stuffies online and practice
economics and EC…not so much</p>
<p>pinkheart23, if you have questions/concerns about specific disciplines (you mention math vs. economics), you shouldn’t be reluctant to e-mail teachers and ask questions. Course catalogs don’t always tell the whole story, and it’s perfectly fine for prospective students to e-mail teachers with questions. I was going to write that both Exeter and Hotchkiss have faculty e-mail directories up on the internet, but I’ve checked Hotchkiss and their “send e-mail to faculty” link doesn’t seem to work. Well, Exeter does have a directory :): [Phillips</a> Exeter Academy | Faculty](<a href=“http://www.exeter.edu/academics/84_faculty_list.aspx]Phillips”>http://www.exeter.edu/academics/84_faculty_list.aspx)</p>
<p>I think Hotchkiss is a little more well-rounded…that they’re not trying to turn out kids who are “specialists” in any one field. It seems to be a triple-threat school with equally weighted emphasis on academics, athletics and arts.</p>
<p>Apart from academics, these schools (Hotchkiss/Deerfield and Exeter) are very different is size and feel; so consider whether you prefer a small rural setting, as opposed to larger campus and town within walking distance. Many usually prefer one or the other, so it may also help inform your decision.</p>
<p>If you like debate a lot I would go Hotchkiss, though there are so many variables.</p>