<p>What do you think about the workload and how often does exhaustion occur?</p>
<p>Also, does your school provide wireless internet for student's computers?</p>
<p>What do you think about your sciences... the curriculum that is, I loved the building?</p>
<p>One main question my mom has is about the roommate business in general, whether it's tough in that conflicting schedules or fudes over using technology or anything that could keep you from doing homework.</p>
<p>I read over my mast posts, and I realized I sound like the effing admissions office. Oh well, good things often end up sounding clich</p>
<p>What Herman says is definitely true, and I'm glad that an Exonian enjoyed his experience so much that he's speaking up on CC. All of you applicants though, have to remember that many of his experiences are not exclusive to Exeter. The DC internship, club fair, workload, and general intelligence of the student body can be found at SPS, Andover, Choate, etc. as well. Things like the Harkness Table though, or SPS's all-boarding student body, or Deerfield's emphasis on athletics are unique to the schools. THIS is what you need to delve into and get a feel of.</p>
<p>So this means when you're asking questions, you need to differentiate between asking about particular schools and boarding life in general.</p>
<p>BEing a good writer never hurt anyone! How many times do you go back and look into these paragraphs... because your amazing if this is just how it comes out.</p>
<p>What would you think about having a roommate as a "prep"? would it interfere with your studies or just keep you from getting lonely?</p>
<p>Again, thank you soooo much for your willingness to answer any of my questions.</p>
<p>Rasberry, I just realized what you are talking about. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. At this point, though, wherever I go, be it Andover, Exeter, or St. Mark's, I have many questions that apply to all of these schools. For example, the last question I just posted was whether or not to choose to have a roommate. I believe this option applies to all of these schools. The same goes for exhastion. When I asked how you would go about meeting new friends or something of the sort, it was purely out of concern as a result of your welcomed impressions. Other questions I have asked Herman I have already asked either Andover/Mark's Students and faculty. On my Exeter tour, for some reason, I had neglected to ask them.</p>
<p>Rasberry, If I get accepted to Andover, I am sure I will have a deluge of questions directed towards you and other Andover students. At this point, though, I am not at all implying that I am probably going to get into Exeter, . Instead, all of my questions about your school at this point are answered and I have many that are pending for Exeter resulting in what is seeming to be a bias. I am sorry and I hope this clarifies my position.</p>
<p>On J's side, I believe that he is only applying to Exeter (correct me if I am wrong please)</p>
<p>P.S.
Would any of you happened to have heard of St. MArk's in MA, Groton's rival?</p>
<p>Yes, I am only applying to Exeter.</p>
<p>I like your location... it sucks that the US doesn't have it this year.</p>
<p>Have what?</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure superiorchild is talking about hockey.</p>
<p>No, I wouldn't have time to reread my posts before I put them up. If Exeter teaches you anything, it's how to write clearly and for an audience.</p>
<p>I would suggest requesting a roommate if you come here. Living in a single your first year could be a tad isolating, especially if you're the introverted type. It also forces you to utilize your powers of comprimise, patience, and open mindedness, all useful tools in the real world. Good example: my friend is from Texas. He's conservative, white...a nice guy, but not all that open minded (by his own account). His roommate was a gay black guy from Brooklyn. The two of them had a hell of a time getting along in the first few weeks, but eventually, they became friends. While each of them still holds his own beliefs, they have learned to accept each other. This is the beauty of a roommate. </p>
<p>Of course, if there is a serious issue, you can request a change. This doesn't happen very often. Upperclassmen and faculty will do everything they can to help you get along, but if it's just not working, there are options. </p>
<p>ok class time....
any other questions?</p>
<p>Earlier you stated (Herman) that you get 5-6 hours of work nightly. With an early lights out time for Preps, how will you balance this work with ECs and sports? My tour guide said that some teachers say to only do "an honest 45 minutes worth" if you want. Is this true? This should be one of my final questions unless my stepdad has any so I would like to thank you for all of your help and wish you to have the happiest of last days at Exeter.</p>
<p>Speaking of the devil, he just asked what it's like having your last class at 6:00 so if you coulad answer that too it would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Yeah, class until 6 is sort of a bummer, especially in the winter when it's dark by 4:30. The schedule breaks up the day so it's not so bad. I have class until noon, I go to lunch, and my sports block is from 1-3. After sports, I'm refreshed and ready for two more classes. </p>
<p>Somewhere I mentioned that time management skills are learned quickly on a boarding school campus, and that can't be emphasized enough. Each night you'll have varying amounts of work, and it really is up to you to figure out when and how to fit it all in. That could mean doing some after lunch, or starting a little earlier in the evening. Teachers do say that, "a good 45 minutes," at least for ninth grade classes, and they absolutly respect a student saying that he ran out of time. Just don't pull it every day.</p>
<p>Here's a little secret about the bedtime policy at Exeter: it is enforced with varying degrees of stringency. If you have a lot of work, they usually don't mind if you stay up a little later. They just don't want 13 year olds running around the hallways at 3 in the morning. </p>
<p>Hmm. when do acceptances come out? That must be soon.</p>
<p>They're being sent Thursday and I just can't stand waiting any longer!</p>
<p>How will the teachers know the amount of homework ceratin students have? I understand that they are mostly teachers but they can't have every student in one of their classes from their dorm?</p>
<p>You can just tell them when they come around and check in. </p>
<p>good luck...</p>
<p>Good luck tomorrow Herman and thanks for all of your help!!!</p>