<p>This is just a list for people who are new to boarding school and people who have gone. For those who have been there, what isn't on the list that you usually forget or think of later? Please don't repeat everything btw!
P.S. On a totally unrelated note, what is so special about Exeter and all them? I'm going to a great school next year with the IB curriculum and the Harkness thing and all but for some reason everyone thinks they're better... What makes them so special?</p>
<p>im returning to bs as a sophmore this year! your in for an awesome time, it’s really great. where are you going? my school does IB as well 
anyway, here is the packing list i wrote last summer revised with my new knowledge!</p>
<p>Bedding
2 Fitted sheets
2 flat sheets
2 pillowcases
2 pillows
1 comforter
1 light blanket
2 bath towels
1 pool towel
2 or 3 face cloths
Small rug?</p>
<p>Clothing
3 jean shorts
2 cargo shorts
3 soffe shorts
1 capri jeans
3 jeans
10 short-sleeved tees
5 long-sleeved tees
1 long-sleeve button front
2 polos
2 nice tops
2 sweatpants
4-5 hoodies of varying heaviness
ALL athletic socks
3-4 pairs big warm socks
ALL nice underwear
ALL bras (that fit)
5 tanks tops
2 nice pants/slacks
1 short skirt
1 nice skirt
1 nice dress
Fun clothes (tube top, etc)
2-3 tights
4-5 leggings
1 yoga pants
4 pajamas (at least 1 each for warm, cool, and in between nights)
Raincoat
3 b-ball shorts
2-3 sneakers
1 sandals
2 flip flops
2-3 nice shoes (1 flats 1 heels)
Booties
2 swimsuits (1 nice 1 for lifeguarding)</p>
<p>Electronics
Alarm clock
Mobile phone
Laptop??
Camera
iPod
iPod headphones
Laptop headphones
CHARGERS
Flashlight
Batteries</p>
<p>Toiletries
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hairbrush
Comb
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap/body wash
Pimple cream
Band-Aids/small first aid kit
Razor & Blades
Shaving cream
Make up
Tampons etc
Shower basket
Floss
Tweezers
Deodorant
Nail clippers
Cough drops
Lip balm
Lotion
Q tips
Mouthwash</p>
<p>School Supplies (mostly bought at school – things to bring *ed)
Binders
*Paper
Pencils
Pens
Erasers
Pencil sharpener
Index cards
Sticky notes (preferably color coded w/ binders)
Notebook for each class
Pencil case
Calendar/assignment book
Binder tab dividers
Highlighters
*Sticky flags
Glue sticks
*Scissors
Stapler + staples
Tape
*Tote bag/backpack
Sharpies
*Ruler
*Calculator
Textbooks
White out
3 hole punch
Colored pencils/markers
*Dictionary
*Spanish-English dictionary</p>
<p>Room stuff/other
Wall d</p>
<p>Thank you SO much! I’m going to St. Timothy’s in Stevenson MD, but it’s really small so you probably haven’t heard of it… Anyway, This is a really good list. Is there anything I should buy after I get there? A lot of people say so, but I don’t see a reason not to just bring it all. What do you have in your dorms?
And I’m not allowed to have a refrigerator. :(</p>
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<p>@Dare2Differ: That’s a really comprehensive list and it provides even the number of clothes we should have…thanks!</p>
<p>@OnlySlghtlyCrazy: (cool username) If your school prohibits refrigerators like mine does, ask if you are allowed to have an electric cooler; it does basically the same job.
Also check out this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/311892-ultimate-supply-list-boarding-school.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/311892-ultimate-supply-list-boarding-school.html</a></p>
<p>Thanks Urbanflop! That’;s a really good thread too… except at like page 20 or so when it gets really off topic… But this is really helpful and I’ll ask about the electric cooler What school do you guys go to?
And thanks I always use this username :D</p>
<p>I will be a new prep at Exeter this fall. (Check my Location below my username)
Also, you can search for more supply lists if you type it in the “Search” place if you need more information.</p>
<p>Okay I’m thinking about transferring into Exeter for 10th grade because I didn’t know about it… Would that be weird?</p>
<p>^^as opposed to a returning prep?</p>
<p>Yeah.
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<p>well, i buy most of my school supplies there. also i live really close by (i go to george school in newtown pa) so i can always have my parents send more things or anything i forgot. my dorms have a bed, a closet, a dresser, and a desk.</p>
<p>Yeah I think that’s what I have too. I can’t wait to go!!!
Still thinking on applying to Exeter… But I really like the IB and Exeter doesn’t have that…</p>
<p>oh, and urbanflop - the numbers are what just what i think i need. for instance, i do track so i wear a lot of tee shirts and i don’t do too much laundry. you’ll probably need to adjust them a bit for you, but i think they’re a good starting point.</p>
<p>Okay, I do track too, but I also play basketball so I will probably end up changing several things. We were told that it’s better to bring less than more in terms of clothes and dorm supplies.</p>
<p>yeah i have a tendency to go overboard on the little things… packing up my room was HELL lol. i do find there are a lot of things you don’t think about that you need, like rain boots (forgot those on my list haha), so use this as a base and figure out what YOU need. pm if you like, i’d be flattered to answer questions.</p>
<p>Haha okay then. I just bought a lot of the dorm stuff I’ll need as far as the dorm goes. I’m ordering the uniform and textbooks next week and doing clothes shopping the week after. Then it’ll all be done… Uggh and the paperwork. I have to go finish the paperwork…</p>