<p>Get a ton of viewbooks. Rule out any that don’t show a male student (or male faculty member) wearing bermudas, an oxford and a bowtie (in one outfit). Rule out any school that doesn’t have a nationally ranked squash team. Rule out any that has an eco dorm, especially ones that brag about it. Rule out any that don’t show at least one golden retreiver somewhere in the book. Rule out any school without a sailing/crew team. Keep a keen eye out for roman numerals after names, or at very least, some kid identified as “Tripp”.</p>
<p>Look at your pile now. I’m guessing the “in” pile is much smaller than the “out” pile. What a sad way to pick a school. Preppiness is more a dress code than anything else. Dare to leave your comfort zone. You’ll be all the better for it. (By the way, I grew up in the ultimate preppy haven, but happily branched out).
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