<p>Mainer95:
Maturity is often one of the most overlooked, yet sought after, traits for boarding school students. Don’t be intimidated by stats posted on an anonymous internet site, as they may not be accurate and they are only a part of the admissions decision. Boarding schools don’t need introverted bookworms; they seek leaders with a variety of interests. And for 9th & 10th grade applicants, interests and activities may be more important than accomplishments.</p>
<p>“Boarding schools don’t need introverted bookworms;”</p>
<p>Uh oh 
lol</p>
<p>I was thinking boarder line in FA context meant folks whose EFC estimate is right about the tuition cost. They may decide not to apply for FA at a competitive school like Exeter.</p>
<p>Yes, emdee, that’s what I meant. They used to try their luck because Exeter was very generous and practically “need blind”, but after last year’s “incident”, people know they may be waitlisted or rejected because they applied FA.</p>
<p>Oops… what was last year’s “incident” - please? For the benefit of country mice.</p>
<p>Is this the right link?</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/704347-some-stuff-took-took-forever-type.html?highlight=forever+type[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/704347-some-stuff-took-took-forever-type.html?highlight=forever+type</a></p>
<p>In short, during the 2009 admissions season Exeter determined that because of the recession’s impact on its endowment it would not be able to support need-blind admissions as intended (and widely promoted). It was done rather quietly, with the only information available being via articles in the school newspaper, which is not available on the web. Clearly Exeter’s board did what it felt was best given their fiduciary responsibilities, but some people were upset because of the timing and the fact that the change was implemented with far less fanfare than the announcement of the need blind policy about 15 months earlier.</p>
<p>yes, that’s the right link. Post #2 is what I was referring to. This is what keeps me awake at night, not just about exeter, but at all schools. I am fairly confident that my son will NOT be ranked A1 at exeter. Oh well. This is one of the reasons that he has such a range of schools. </p>
<p>The math instructor, Mr. Wolfson, who is quoted regarding the ethical implications, seems like a very straightforward guy. yeah, it would suck to know that someone who wasn’t ranked as high got in and you didn’t, but the fact is that they can bring something to the table that you can’t…at least 38,000. </p>
<p>I don’t think not being wealthy is anything to be ashamed of. Why can’t they just tell the kids why they weren’t admitted? I’ve heard some admissions folks say that to admit without aid is like rubbing salt in a wound. I find that very presumptious. Yes, admitting without aid is essentially a denial, but I don’t consider our family’s career choices to be a wound.</p>
<p>I agree with you neato, I would love to know that it was because of FA. I wouldn’t be ashamed because very very few people can afford 40k a year but for the sake of my self-confidence I’d like to know why. It wouldn’t be rubbing salt in my wounds to admit me without FA, I’d have to reject of course but at least when everyone asked if i got in I can say ‘YES!’ even if that is rather vain…</p>