<p>A great time to visit Blair is on Peddie Day, Sat. November 8th. You will see some of the school spirit! The day even includes tailgate parties with alums. The majority of students take academics seriously, but it is not a hyper-competitive environment. Blair has some similarities with Taft because the current Headmaster and his wife both came from Taft. The 6 point grading system is the same (Andover uses it too), and there are some other similarities like Advisor selection by students. Anyway, the school is a strong community. Because the majority of faculty live on campus, there are ties that develop with the students. </p>
<p>Have you already had Chemistry, Biology and Physics? Blair has a requirement that you have to take these before you can take an AP science. You should ask Blair about this if you have not taken all 3 sciences. As a result, I have had no direct experience with their AP sciences yet. I have met a number of the science teachers, and they are a talented & well-regarded group. They have more than enough science courses to excite you during your year <a href=“http://www.blair.edu/Academics/documents/Course_List_0809.pdf[/url]”>http://www.blair.edu/Academics/documents/Course_List_0809.pdf</a>.</p>
<p>You should make your appointments soon, or you may have to visit during a school day in the winter. </p>
<p>Good luck with your plans!</p>