<p>Another question:
Are TI-89s mandatory for Exeter, or will an nspire or an nspire CX CAS suffice?<br>
Thanks!</p>
<p>I’d like to know the same thing. Also, will math placement be posted on Lion Links any time soon? They said by the end of June definitely, but I already got my language placement a few months ago. I’m checking eagerly (anxiously?) every day, but fruitlessly…</p>
<p>The math Dept. will know the answer to the calculator question, suggest you call them before end of school year in 3 days.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if students bring instruments to school? Especially larger ones like the cello, and where they would be stored throughout the year? Thanks :)</p>
<p>Exeter has a very extensive music program. Where the instrument is stored may depend on which of the many orchestras you will be with. There are also music practice rooms throughout campus, and in some dorms. Music Dept. may help with storage info. Many students bring instruments.</p>
<p>I would definitely say bring a TI-89, especially if you plan on studying calculus or higher at Exeter. While nspires are good, Exeter teachers will assume that you have a TI-89 and will teach you to use those calculators. If you have a different calculator from everyone else, your life will be more difficult. Plus, you can use TI-89 on the SAT (but not the ACT!)</p>
<p>Also, there are music lockers in the music buildings for all sizes of instrument. There are a decent number of instruments that the academy can loan out for free during the year if it’s too difficult to bring your own.</p>
<p>We received a message this week that indicates that boys playing football need to be on campus by August 31st for preseason practice. Can anyone confirm for me that 9th graders are supposed to to be there too? I assume so since we were included on the email list. I sent a message to the coaching staff but haven’t heard back- maybe everyone is away now that school is out? Also, if my son does have to come to school for practice on August 30th- does anyone know if there are shuttles to school from Boston-Logan that day?
Thanks!</p>
<p>LAEXETER,</p>
<p>I would suggest calling Coach Glennon or AD Morris. My son did preseason last year and I can confirm that Preps were there as well. I would say that if you received the email, plan on your son attending.</p>
<p>I don’t think there were shuttles that early, but you may be able to arrange something with the other parents. AD Morris is very helpful and will answer any questions that you may have. I would try emailing him as well.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. I’ve emailed Glennon but I’ll try AD Morris too.</p>
<p>Do not request a dorm. I think the deans do a pretty good job of matching people to dorms. Certainly, Wentworth and Abbott are very different dorms.</p>
<p>If the red dragon bus is not running to Exeter for those arriving at Logan or Manchester early, alternatives provided in a handout to parents from the Exeter Office of Transportation (603 777-3494) include:</p>
<p>Green Rides USA 1877642-6001</p>
<p>Caren’s Caravan 1877772-7959 (we used them because they answer their phone, and they have repeatedly provided great service)</p>
<p>Flightline Seacoast 18002452525</p>
<p>Hampton Shuttle 1800225-6426</p>
<p>Great Bay Limo 18008206117</p>
<p>Regal Limo 18007093500</p>
<p>Reprise Limo 1800539-0200</p>
<p>I’d like to take physics 210 as a prep and I have met the requirements, so how would I be able to change my courses??? Thanks</p>
<p>@trumpetjean
You may want to start by e-mailing your temporary adviser. Once course assignment is finished up for next year though, it may be difficult to change during the summer. So, as soon as you arrive, ask your physics teacher about switching levels.</p>
<p>Physics placement is more complicated than it first appears. </p>
<p>Intro Physics 201 can promote to 208/9 for the winter and spring, which is intensive pre-AP physics leading to 400 level AP physics after calculus is started. This is a nice progression, which may meet your needs better than physics 210/11/12, so talk it over with your physics teacher. </p>
<p>My daughter also initially wanted to start with 210, but they had her stay in 201 (we did not understand why until later), and then she went to 208winter/209spring, which may be a better track for those very interested in math and physics. 208/9 is for a small group of “very able” prep/lower intro physics students, who plan to go on to AP physics.</p>
<p>Exeter does a good job sizing up students in the fall classes, and has multiple placement levels in math and science for winter term and beyond. Students move up and down in these tracks each term, or less often even within the term. Once you get to know the scene, and the teachers know you, I hope you will find, as we did, that the teachers and Department heads work very hard to find the right level of class that is challenging but not overwhelming.</p>
<p>I am enjoy reading your posting about PAA and PEA, can anyonne give some tips about interview and essay part? My son is preparing for next year’s apply. I just want to give him some help. I do see he need it after read all your wonderful students and parents’ posts</p>
<p>@ruirui</p>
<p>Tips for applying to Exeter we found helpful:</p>
<p>1) Get the application in early (several weeks before deadline is best). In December they are happy to take calls to confirm all the pieces received, in January they are so busy it is no longer possible.</p>
<p>2) Ask for letters of recommendation before Thanksgiving - give a one page cv to recommenders to highlight interests and activities.</p>
<p>3) Think hard about how you are unique, and highlight that in the essays and interviews. For example, my daughter focused on her science interest and Midwest origins.</p>
<p>4) Get an SSAT prep book and use it.</p>
<p>5) Be prepared in the interview to explain “Why I want to go to Exeter” SPECIFICALLY, and to have a response to “What will you offer the community” or “Why should we take YOU” ready to go. It is hard to toot your own horn when just starting 8th grade, but that’s what you need to do, with humility. Have a book you’ve read, and a challenge you have faced, ready to talk about too.</p>
<p>6) Visit campus, talk to students. Try to get the feel of Exeter.</p>
<p>Regarding courses, can you take an extra course (like bio and chem) in one year, since I don’t think I will have enough time to complete advanced bio and chem by the end of high school.</p>
<p>Also, do you have any idea about what I have to do in the orchestra auditions? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>@trumpetjean
I think it is helful to take a look at different 4 year course scenarios, as you are doing. Some choices do have to be made down the road…another year of language or another science, for example.</p>
<p>You are limited to 5 major academic courses a term. But some, like Chem 319, combine basic and advanced chemistry, and prep for the AP exam. So it is realistic to take biology, AP chem, basic physics and another science (AP physics, or the popular astronomy, or AP bio, for example) in 4 years. Two sciences can be taken in the same year as well, it just takes planning to make sure all other diploma requirements are getting met.</p>
<p>This question may have been asked before; audits? Maybe after prep year, is it possible to audit extra courses?</p>
<p>Audits may be requested, but are not always available for the class of interest due to space. Overall, pretty rarely done. They also do not appear on the transcript.</p>