<p>So does it have exceptional forte in math and science? Does it lean more to the arts, like music and dance? What about their writing? I heard that Andover was more science oriented while Exeter was more math-like (or it could be the other way around), but I can't be sure. It'd be nice to see what they mainly focus on. Although I hope it isn't atletics...</p>
<p>Well... it's suposed to be a "Well rounded school"
but historically Exeter is more Math/Science oriented
Whilst Andover leans more toward Humanities.</p>
<p>specialize is probably not a good word. high school of any kind is about wide exposure to many topics. that said, i think exeter attracts kids interested in math and science. their science center was most impressive with deerfield's science building a close second. i cannot say anything about andover.</p>
<p>Exeter has a great math program designed by a chinese (yay for racial pride) teacher named zu ming feng... or something like that. </p>
<p>And I heard that Andover has a great physics/2nd language program.</p>
<p>The math program was not designed by Mr. Feng, but a collaborative work between the teachers in the department.</p>
<p>science and math</p>
<p>Biomechanical ergometrics.</p>
<p>Nobody else comes close.</p>
<p>As a student at Exeter, I'm sort of baffled by this idea that it's a primarily math/science oriented school. Yes, we do have a strong group of math and science students, and for someone who is <i>very, very, involved</i> with math it is an exceptional place. However, as an average math student I found the math program at Exeter to be the weakest of all. The unique approach to learning math works best for people who are deeply invovled with mathematics and launching into calculus in their freshman year. For everyone else, it's pretty average. I'd say the english and history departments are really what make Exeter so amazing for 90% of the students. Keep in mind that I am mostly interested in science, not humanities. Yet Exeter has taught me how to write and think on a very high level, and despite my internal interest in science, my english and history classes have been my favorites at Exeter. The english department is where the majority of adored teachers are found, the rest in sceince and a few scattered in the religion, history, and language departments. Although Exeter's humanities may not be equivilant to the math and science at the highest level, for the people who are seriously enmeshed in the subject area (about 5% of the student body, tops,) it has an incredible humanities program. Anyone who wants to learn how to be a much better thinker and writer should look to Exeter, and not just those mathematicians.</p>
<p>Mikira, I don't think anyone is saying that Exeter is primarily a math and science school, simply that it is one of its very strong areas. This doesn't mean that it doesn't possess other excellent qualities.</p>
<p>i agree with almost everyone here... exeter doesn't specialize in anything. I think more than anything my reading skills have developed a lot, just because we're expected to read...A LOT... also my writing has improved significantly as did my math skills.</p>
<p>As someone whose D is looking at Exeter right now, I much appreciate Mikira's post! Thanks Mikira!</p>