<p>okay, so i've narrowed it down to these 2!!
hmm...</p>
<p>they are both diff. because of the student population and stuff, but i do know they both have excellent academic programs...</p>
<p>Revisit! 10cha</p>
<p>exeter #1 school</p>
<p>Groton vs Exeter </p>
<p>I could not come up with a better example of two schools with amazing academics but with completely different climates. I almost can’t imagine the same person considering both schools.</p>
<p>I would strongly suggest that you not only revisit both schools, but see if you can’t find the opportunity to spend a few minutes on each campus unmolested, “feeling the vibe” and trying to get a sense if it is a place you want to call home - a place you’re itching to go back to near the end of summer or not.</p>
<p>Groton is, as far as I can compare, much more structured that Exeter, with monitered study halls 6 nights a week and chapel 4 mornings + Sunday. There are less than 100 students per grade. Some kids worry that they would “outgrow” the size by the end. </p>
<p>Exeter has better science facilities, but that’s probably the only academic advantage it may have. They are both very intense places and I doubt that any kid could find an academic ceiling at either school.</p>
<p>Groton seems to me to be more “classical curriculum”, requiring 2 years of Latin in addition to a modern language and the study of religion and ethics. If this is a course of study you would pursue even if not required, I would lean towards Groton. Of course, you can do the same thing at Exeter, but you wouldn’t HAVE to. If you think it’s really important to study ancient history, religion and Latin; then the administration at Groton would agree with you. If you think that starting the day with reflection in a beautiful space is the best possible way to begin your day’s adventures, then Groton would agree.</p>
<p>(This is making me sad, Groton seems tailor made for my son 
)</p>
<p><em>neato clears head and continues</em></p>
<p>I guess what I’m trying to say is that there is nothing to compare academically. These two schools are a great example of why school rankings are utterly silly. You have to choose based on where you think you will be HAPPIEST. Make a list of those things that inspire you are truly make you feel content. Then you can tell which school fits you better.</p>
<p>oh, i’m so sorry neatoburrito!
if your son wants, he should try out next year.
i believe they have more spots…?</p>
<p>thanks for the opinions!</p>
<p>Oh, it’s OK hersheykiss! </p>
<p>8th grade is a tiny class and they didn’t outright reject him. He was waitlisted. He will apply next year, along with other schools of course. Form II is almost anachronistic and I wonder why they still offer it. We get to have him at home for another year :)</p>
<p>that’s great :)</p>
I had to face this decision and it really depends on the person. For me, I loved Grotons small size and sense of tradition. The students seemed genuinely happy. I also saw that the acadmics were VERY RIGOROUS!!! However Exeter is larger and has more facilities. I think that they are academically at the same level. It honestly just depends were you feel more at home. P.S. I chose Groton
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