<p>Then the acceptance rate is (75+25)*(typically 2 or higher)/400 > 50%. Even at the tops schools, the admission they issue is aboy 2 times(or even higher) than the number of sopts they can accomodate considering the students who got accepted and go to other schools. </p>
<p>We should not exaggertate any facts even if you wish your school becomes
a better one. We should noy be biased. There are a lot of students who wil prepare for application using the information in this forum as a refernce. Let's be cool and try to provide more accurate information and facts.</p>
<p>What I am trying to say is that numbers do not tell the entire story. One needs to look at the schools to decide which is best and not be swayed by "prestige". It is the prestige of schools like Exeter which draw so many applicants, allowing them to be selective and have lower acceptance rates. It does not make NMH a school where you can't have an education every bit as good. I do not "wish my school becomes a better one"; it's already top-notch. The point I really want to make is regarding the Ivy matriculation thing: If your goal is to attend an Ivy, your chances are just as good at NMH. They don't get as many students who necessarily want to attend an Ivy (surprise, many who are qualified choose not to) and probably would not compose a student body of Ivy-wannabees. The academics are rigorous, the faculty top-notch, and the school is highly respected by colleges. Those of us who aren't concerned with stats and prestige already know this, though, and are thrilled for our children.
The numbers I gave are from the admissions office. They also told me that they admitted slightly more than they have spots for (but not two times as many). The total acceptance rate for the school was in the mid 40's, lower for the freshman class. This is a big drop for them, and they except this trend to continue.</p>
<p>Numbers do not tell everything, we can't judge the school/student by the numbers. We can't compare school/student by the number.</p>
<p>Number do tell something. The acceptance rate or SSAT average do tell something. They won't change a lot during few years, no matter it's updated or not. Numbers are good reference for parents and students.</p>
<p>Choosing a BS is the most complicate job for teenagers (and even for parents). CC is a great help. We listen to what other people say but still have to make judgment by ourself. That's why there are interview, campus tour and re-visit.</p>
<p>the prestige schools have more endowment and can offer more aid. this makes more people apply and keeps the acceptance numbers low. this creates a cycle that repeats. exeter, andover, sps, deerfield, etc. are great schools but people are wrong to discount NMH or any BS for that matter. i know people at NMH and they think highly of it.</p>
<p>Thank you...you are a great kid! I was just speaking with an admissions officer at NMH and yes, this is a major part of it. They just don't have the dollars (although they do have a large endowment, it certainly pales next to Exeter's billion!). First, they are about a hundred years newer than most of the big players and second, the people they welcomed as students long ago were not people of means. That is part of their founding philosophy - to offer an education to those who were not welcome at the elite preps because of race, religion, or socio-economic status. They value education as much as the other schools and the quality of the education they offer is every bit as good. Student x would have the same opportunity for success at NMH as Exeter, Andover, etc. Yes, there are more people with higher SSAT's, thus more people with higher SAT's....BUT, you are in no way surrounded by a "public school" type crowd at NMH. They are the same bright, highly motivated kids you'd find at any of the big-name preps. Maybe more with 70 and 80 SSAT's (although, they have their share of high 90's as well...not as many), but still high achieving, intellectually curious kids and a world-class faculty and campus. I am certain they enjoy the same respect from college admissions office as any of the so-called "tier one" preps.</p>
<p>It's also important to emphasize what NMH does for the kids who go there. The emphasis on 'heart, hand, and head' (in whatever order) awakens a lot of children of privilege to the valor and strength one finds by helping other people. Of course other schools have groups and students dedicated to some form of 'helping'. NMH makes service a part of the school's soul, not just something to impress college admission administrators (not that the kids at other schools only volunteer for that reason!). They just had a day of service where everyone at the school did something to improve the lives of other people. They send groups all around the world to learn and to assist people there as well as working close to home. This is one of the major reasons our d goes there now.</p>
<p>thanks, keylyme. people forget that the difference between 70 and 90 on the ssat is pretty small in how it ranks versus the total population. 70s or 80s on the ssat are nothing to scoff at. the kid i know at NMH is a three sport athlete and is being looked at by D1, Ivy and top D3 schools. exeter wanted him badly but NHM is closer to home and where he felt more of a fit.</p>
<p>i hate to sound critical but the proponents of exeter and andover here seem to knock other schools and think test scores are everything. to be a future leader of america, i would think that character has to mean something. character means being a bit humble if you have been successful and not placing yourself above others you think are "below" you.</p>
<p>the reason i chose sps is because they stressed a bit more than just success in academics or sports. what good is a great education if all you want it for is personal gain? nmh makes people serve others which is a good thing. the fact that all kids at deerfield wait tables is a small thing but a chance for people to learn about community.</p>
<p>my dad's friend is happy with nmh and hopes to have another kid there soon.</p>
<p>This thread has convinced me to send myself to NMH and I have never heard of it before being a fairly provincial Pennsylvanian. Is >40 too old for the dorms?</p>
<p>When we moved the d into her dorm, I asked her if she thought I could pass for 14...or even PG age. She was so kind when she told me she really didn't think I could.</p>
<p>At NMH you could work in the kitchen, work on the farm, work in administration, etc. You can even spend your spring break doing maple sugaring. Very cool.</p>
<p>There is nothing inappropriate about this thread and people should feel free to add to it if they wish. You don't have to open and read if you are not interested. It's about time NMH gets some press here.</p>
<p>This forum is to share information about BS. Any thread that intends to promote a certain scgool is inapproptiate. I see there is an excess propaganda, especially by "kelyme". I am not sure if the person is a parent or student. Let's stop this thread. Enough is enough!. If NMH is good people will go there, and if they believe NMH is still second rate, they won't even apply.
Let's leave that decision to people. Even if a person tries to promote the school, if people don't think it is a good school, they won't be intersetd in the school. On the contrary, if people beleive NMH is a good school, even if you do not advocate NMH, people will go there. It is just simple as that. There are so much information that people can judge any school with.</p>
<p>Not propaganda....facts (and my opinion, when people ask). No different than any other thread about particular schools and, goodness knows, there are multiple lengthy threads about some schools.
For the record, I am a parent and, as I said previously, you don't need to open the thread if you are not interested in it. This is an insult to everyone who is.</p>
<p>I agree the thread is appropriate. It would be different if someone highjacked every other thread with promotional stuff for their pet school (or idea) but that is not the case here... I like these specific threads.</p>
<p>As I said, enough is enough!
You have put down enough. people will be tired of this. If it is a good enough, you do not have to stress too much. If you stress NMH too much, people will rather suspect!. This forum is not just for NMH.</p>
<p>If you really want to provide a good information about NMH, that should be more than enough. The rest of judgement is other people's portion. </p>
<p>You'd better stay away. Please stop right here!</p>
<p>Oh, and erkybk....if you really read my posts (as you insinuate you do, by claiming I spread propaganda), you would know that I am a parent. I mention my son/s frequently.</p>