<p>it goes juniors, lowers, uppers, and seniors.</p>
<p>We used to call Freshman "Juniors." Technically they still are called that by the catalogs etc. But the common jargon is "Prep" even though course selections say liek Open to Juniors and Lowers only.</p>
<p>If you go to Milton take:</p>
<p>US in the Modern World--NO EXCEPTIONS. It is taught by Ms. Carly Wade who is like...the most incredible woman ever. </p>
<p>Foundations (the only real sophomore English class)
Human Condition OR the Two year English class</p>
<p>DO SPEECH TEAM! You'll almost assuredly be national champion at something (out of over 500 schools, so it actually means something haha.)</p>
<p>I got into Milton, but didn't end up going :(</p>
<p>The common jargon at Andover is "freshman" actually. Juniors are only used by the faculty or for official functions (the Junior Party, the Junior Aids Workshop, etc etc). In everyday student talk, however, the term is almost always "freshman". For example, "Freshman power!" or more commonly "Stupid freshmen..."</p>
<p>On that note, some more advice for freshmen:</p>
<p>1). Don't pull tables together at Commons, that gets really annoying.
2). You don't have to try and cram into a table with 20 people already there. Grab a friend and start a new one.
3). Don't just talk to freshmen. Get to meet some of the other students as well, because you don't have as much time to get to know all of them.</p>
<p>I haven't visited CC in a while, but was thinking about my 2 kids' experiences at boarding school (Andover) and decided to check in here to add my 2 cents. They loved their h.s. experience and it's really stood in their stead as they've gone on to college and life beyond. For those of you heading off, I'd suggest a few things they've mentioned that they learned along the way. 1. Realize your workload might be different than that of your pals at home. Don't think you made a mistake if your friends seem to be having more fun/less work at their school at home. They have their challenges too. The scenery's just different. 2. Make a point to stop and really savor your experience along the way (It's true: It goes by in a blink of an eye). 3. Don't get caught up in the cynicism of some of the students you might see around you. Carrying this load of negativity can weigh you down. Who needs that? 4. Get to know your teachers. Many of them have amazing life experiences and areas of expertise. 5. Step out of your comfort zone and try new things. 6. An old school guidebook says to be quick to make acquaintances, be slow to make true friends. My kids found this to be sound advice. 7. Most important: Stay healthy just like everyone tells you--get the sleep you need, eat right, avoid behaviors that will hurt your mind, body, spirit. It's not fair to expect your mind and body to go full tilt if you don't take care of them. Find healthful ways to be good to yourself mentally and manage stress so you can fully experience this amazing opportunity. If you're constantly sick and dragged down, your exp. will be diminished. What's the point of working so hard if you're going to only extract part of the opportunity or get sent home because you make yourself super sick?
From a parent's point of view: Let your parents know the good things (as well as the crummy things) you're experiencing along the way. It's a sacrifice to let you go away--they'll miss you so much--so give back a little by sharing the good stuff. Let them know you appreciate the opportunity.</p>
<p>momstheword, thank you SO much. I was completely stressed about boarding school next year. It's nice to hear some words of wisdom from someone who has more to say than "don't mess with upperclassmen." I think it's cool that you're sharing your advice even though your children are already in college. Thanks.</p>
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<p>my wish-i-knew: dont send ur financial aid info if u r poor.</p>
<p>im really serious.</p>
<p>^Why? Lowers your acceptance chances?</p>
<p>some schools are need-blind</p>
<p>Very few, though.</p>
<p>Yes, applying for financial aid at non need-blind schools decreases your chances for admission.</p>
<p>Actually, I think only if you receive financial aid it decreases your chances.</p>
<p>Yes, but what is the point of applying without aid if you cannot attend without aid? </p>
<p>This could really backfire. The schools have aid budgets. The wealthier schools accept people nearly need blind until they run out of aid money. Then need matters. If you are accepted without aid, because you did not apply, then ask for aid, you are likely to be told that they used all their money. If you cannot attend without aid, then an admission without aid is the same as rejection. </p>
<p>So if you need aid to go, apply for it with you regular application. You really have nothing to lose.</p>
<p>I agree, afan.</p>