<p>I think you have a reading comprehension problem, as well as an unfortunate propensity for racial stereotyping. I suggest that you try to remedy both of those before attending boarding school.</p>
<p>Can you justify for what you’ve said or is it just solely some random insults that you can think of soxmom lol</p>
<p>Hey soxmom! Im tired of getting into arguments with adults! I dont really want to be mean ( which I was, sorry), I wanna be respectful OK? Just set this aside.</p>
<p>Since you opened this can of worms…I have heard it discussed that among the TSAO schools in general–and NMH in particular–the Asian student population(s) can be insular and hierarchical. The “top” Asian boy essentially rules the roost, and can operate a small fiefdom within the school. I have no idea whether
or not this is true ( the source is from non-Asian BS students at a swath of TSAO schools), but given the way you are already talking about trying to decide between these schools, I would assume you’d want to get all the intel you can about the dynamics of the Asian communities BEFORE you choose.</p>
<p>There are large international/asian populations at most boarding schools. I don’t think that NMH has a particularly competitive atmosphere at all, even within the asian population. The school is more about being the best that you can rather than the best compared to others. NMH doesn’t foster cookie-cutter kids. It’s all about being yourself. Like I said before, the block schedule is very awesome. Science classes are, in my opinion, able to delve into the subject far more than standard 50 minute periods. Same with math. The only problem students sometimes have is with language. I actually haven’t met a person at NMH who isn’t CRAZY about the block system. Again, the block schedule is almost exactly what you will experience in college. After four years of it you will already be that far ahead in adjusting to college life, which is a big plus in my opinion.</p>
<p>Let me also be clear- NMH is not a typical boarding school environment. If you are attempting to be “top asian” or whatever, it is certainly not the place for you. Like I’ve said many times, NMH is all about being YOURSELF, following YOUR passions, being the best YOU can be. Many schools, especially the HADES, have very competitive environments. Most students here aren’t like that. Will you find a “typical” asian here? Yes. But I also know many international asian students whose passions are performing arts, writing, music, etc. The point of NMH is not to be, as you said, “a shadow”. You will have the opportunities to mature and grow immensely, to be the best version of you. There are these opportunities at many schools. But if your biggest concern is being overshadowed by other asian math geeks, than I really can’t recommend the school for you.</p>
<p>I don’t mean for that to come off in the wrong way, but the school is not really for people who put people in boxes based on race, or any other type of stereotyping. We are one of the most diverse, liberal, and accepting campuses that I know of, and I am very proud of that. You shouldn’t have to constantly compare yourself to others like you, and I mean that in the best way.</p>
<p>^ stereotyping is generally considered funny because it’s accurate to some extent. That said, OP will learn his lesson after meeting, at his Bs, non-academically oriented Asians, Asians who don’t play the piano and the viorin, and non-Asians that are just incredibly smart.</p>
<p>I think NMH is just as nurturing and non-competitive as Mercersburg, because students at both schools are generally not constantly prying for Ivy spots as those at HADES often are.</p>
<p>I have a son who will be attending NMH next year and a very close friend of our family who is currently a senior at NMH so I have been visiting the school for the past 4 years. I agree with NMH current student Willem about the fact that NMH encourages students to be the BEST they can be without concerns about stereotyping and competitiveness. To be honest if hamburger 110 is that concerned about how he/she will compare to other Asian students then NMH might not be the best place to attend BS. No disrespect meant but I think spending time trying to determine how competitive the school and Asian population is should of been done before applying to NMH or Mercersburg.</p>
<p>Haha! Thanks for all the comments! Lessons learned and of course you guys make me feel guilty a little bit ( What you guys are trying to do right 
) Maybe BSs like Merc or NMH really is about you being yourself and coming to the best shape of yours. Dunno if I have thought about BSs too negatively! But anw, thanks for all the opinion!</p>
<p>The posts I like most are from PelicanDad & Williems ! Thanks!</p>
<p>@MBVLoveless: lol! I dont play any musical instrument lol</p>
<p>No problem, and I really do hope that you choose whatever school is best for you. Good luck next year!</p>
<p>Ok haha. Sometimes I think there just cant be a wrong choice. Just a good and a better.</p>
<p>And when you do make up your mind, let us know! I’d love to see you be a hogger next year!</p>
<p>Haha OK. It’s good to be soon.</p>