St. Paul School...

Prep School Admissions
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<p>To those of you who have interest in St. Paul School and have not visited the campus...</p>

<p>I just visited SPS and I would have to say, SPS is quite a beauty of a campus. I can't wait until I see the campus again during Spring again ;). The athletic facility is amazing, dorms are spectacular(very roomy and computers at you're disposal), an awesome observatory and on top of that they're making a new science building. </p>

<p>In you're opinion which campus is the most eye-boggling(yes, I used a colloquial word) for you?</p>

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<p>Andover, because it's so... collegial and distinguished. You can feel the history as you walk through.</p>

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<p>Thats exactly how I felt when I stayed at the Andover Inn. Andover is a truly magical place ;)</p>

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<p>Indeed it is! And I love that globe-gyroscope sculpture thing... I love a lot of things on that campus.</p>

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<p>Its an awesome campus, but I'm always scared when I cross Main st. o.O</p>

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<p>LOL, totally.</p>

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<p>Wow you reply to this so fast
anyways yeah but the athletic department smells kind of, I dont know why though its a funky smell; something you cannot describe</p>

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<p>LOL, it smells like success and athletic supremacy to me. To some, though, it smells like sweat and body odor.</p>

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<p>Athletic supremacy? hah thats why Andover drops out from Exeter's sports league because they can't compete with their basketball team :)</p>

<p>but Andover is better in other sports though</p>

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<p>Well, basketball's one sport.</p>

<p>LOL, I'm already such an Andover partisan...</p>

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<p>Andover had one of the worst gyms... My school gym was a lot better. I spend about 5 hours a week there... I want it pretty.</p>

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<p>Pff... All I can say.</p>

<p>Jock.</p>

<p>EDIT: I take that back. I thought you were a jock and thus spent a lot more time in the gym than just 5 hours a week...</p>

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<p>You will spend time at the gym... It is supposedly the single best stress reliever(That is healthy). There was a teacher's conference at Exeter this past summer, and from what I understand the gym was used everyday to offset the calories from steak and lobster night. </p>

<p>I found confidence in myself in the gym and in sports.</p>

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<p>No, no, I agree - I spend over five hours a week in the gym. I was just surprised you don't spend more time there.</p>

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<p>I liked SPS the best...best campus...best gym. Although I got an artsy tour guide who only showed me the basketball gym at exeter and not the whole gymnasium. But SPS's was amazing. And I'm there all the time so that helps. Great weight room...like 5 different basketball courts. It was amazing. And indoor track/soccer field called the cage. I'd probably play some soccer there alot.</p>

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<p>I agree, mpicz. And overall, SPS had the most scenic, gorgeous campus. I really loved it. It was really beautiful over there!! :)</p>

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<p>its all opinion, i like SPS campus.. im alittle iffy because im not largely religious so i find it ridiculous that you meet at church everyday or every other day. Also, i feel that the campus is a little bit in the middle of nowhere... it felt a little bit farther away then most schools, but i dont know. Exeters campus is my favorite, the library is incredible and i love the classic new england, but kinda ritzy town of exeter. exeter and SPS both pretty good sports facilities, but i favor Andover when it comes to sports just because the hockey rink is beautiful. Either way, all of them are breathtaking campuses that i would love to spend 4 years at!</p>

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<p>SPS, though Episcopal in its foundation, is not a religious school. It is very accepting of students/faculty from all backgrounds and religions. There is "chapel" 4 mornings per week but it should be viewed as a school meeting more than a religious service. It is where announcements are made, speeches given, musical and vocal performances displayed. Quite frequently different groups will put on funny skits to announce different events or activities. Aside from the fact that it is first thing in the morning and it can be a drag getting out of bed for anything, it is an important element of the school community. Many students, my own child included, think its the best part of their day! They don't want to miss it because of the hilarity that will often ensue.</p>

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<p>IMPO, exeter's gym is the worst... it looks like an unfinished concrete block.</p>

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<p>SPS's rink isn't too shabby either. It's not on the tour because its sort of out of the way in addition to the dining hall.</p>