<p>Damaris</p>
<p>Agreed about Deerfield. Even though many of the boarding schools being discussed obviously have families of great wealth where sons/daughters attend, it does seem like Deerfield has become the school of choice for the big Wall Street money.</p>
<p>Not sure why.....but it certainly seems to be happening.</p>
<p>well hazmat, i get the feeling that a number of kids are worked hard enough to be unhappy, and there's always this sense that there's too much work given. everybody has their stories of staying up all night, and some kids get very little sleep (coffee is very popular.)</p>
<p>"a number" is a fair statement. I take no issue w/ that. I know that I worked hard but loved every moment and I think the hard work paid of handsomely for I had no trouble when arriving at college. Late hours are common but I don't think all nighters are required......more a function of time management. </p>
<p>p.s. NO coffee for me.</p>
<p>ANDOVER, Exeter, St. Paul's, Deerfield, Milton.</p>
<p>I had to decide between Andover and Exeter without even getting to visit, and I LOVED Andover...the program is fantastic and the kids are laid back and so, so bright...but it is a matter of what fits for you.</p>
<p>In my opinion, there is no “Top 5”, but there are many lists that try to distinguish the top schools. Such as HADES, GLADCHEMMS, Eight Schools Association, Ten School Admissions Association, and my personal favorite The Prestige 7. The Prestige 7 contains Andover, Choate, Deerfield, Exeter, Hotchkiss, Lawrenceville, and St. Paul’s.</p>
<p>There are statistics comparing admissions rates from the top boarding schools to the HYPS, for those who worry that there has to be something quantifed to rank these schools. Frankly, at this level, one can get an excellent education at any and doors will be opened for many future opportunities. It is really important to keep sight of best fit for the applicant.</p>
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<p>Where did “prestige 7” come from? Haven’t heard that one.</p>
<p>Hahahaha…the Prestige 7! I love this board, especially when it plumbs new depths of inanity.</p>
<p>^ “Prestige 7” is actually not a recently coined term. Look it up.</p>
<p>Oh, cool. I have the Prestige 1, my public middle school! It’s now officially the best!</p>
<p>See how useless rankings are?</p>
<p>I don’t know who came up with the Prestige 7 (not going to bother checking, either), but the omission of Groton right off the bat tells me the source was missing a screw. Why the heck not the Prestige 8?</p>
<p>Probably due to its small size and “niche” feel. </p>
<p>@stargirl: I don’t know where you’re getting at, but a catchy title isn’t synonymous with a ranking. I’m pretty sure Ivies aren’t the best 8 schools there are (I’m looking at you, Cornell).</p>
<p>Haha, I don’t know what I was trying to do. Just showing that someone declaring something is the best doesn’t make it that way.</p>
<p>And now we’re back to the whole “fit” thing. (Which I agree with, by the way.)</p>
<p>During one of my interviews, I saw a Cornell diploma on the office wall. I mentioned that my mom hated it and transferred out, my interviewer said that was the smart decision.</p>
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<p>Different strokes for different folks:</p>
<p>Rushing sororities
sitting on the gorges, cooling off with pristine waterfalls hitting your shoulders
sailing on Lake Cayuga
Singing Cornell Fight Song in Glee Club
Sage Chapel Choir
The incense of Baker Chemistry
Working with a Nobel Laureate
All of A & S eating chocolate chip cookies at midnight during finals week at Willlard Straight Hall
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Stacks at Olin Library
The Pancake House on campus
Elbow Beach Hotel, Bermuda Visiting Chef
Mardi Gras Celebrations with authentic hurricanes
Fireside Sherry hours with profs
camaraderie among Cornell Ambassadors
and on and on and on…
Cornell, good times and a great educational experience; I’d do it again in a heartbeat</p>
<p>@carep You’ve certainly done your research.</p>
<p>Prestige 7. That’s a good one. For Groton, by that logic, why not Middlesex? Milton?</p>
<p>It’s all very faulty. You can’t distinguish many schools like the top tier. I have my own views on the top ten, others have theirs.</p>
<p>My personal bias: the use of the word “prestige” has always made my skin crawl. If something is prestigious, no one needs to say it. Those who do, usually lack it.</p>