<p>hi futureboarder! I am currently a new sophomore at Choate so I think I can help answer your question. Before I do that though, there is a thread going on about Choate right now if you would like to read that too. Here’s the link:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1094532-im-here-help-ask-away.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1094532-im-here-help-ask-away.html</a></p>
<p>I remember on my tour last year how everyone was so welcoming and generally enthusiastic about my interest of Choate. They really made me feel like I fit into the school’s atmosphere but I wasn’t sure if it was just an act that the students were putting on for prospective students. Every school that I toured was like this and I had a hard time believing that everyone could truly be that nice. After March 10th when I went for revisits at my top 3 schools, Choate was the only school who’s students were still an genuine as I remembered them to be. I was actually shocked at the 2 other schools at how different they made their school seem while applying. So without a doubt I chose Choate and still to this day the student body is impressing me. Choate students come from every background ethnically, socioeconomically, religiously, etc. so everyone is extremely accepting but also willing to learn about other people and how to create friendships with people that you may have thought you had nothing in common with. I’ve met people this year just while doing my laundry and had some of the most amazing conversations with these people just because we happened to be at the same place at the same time. </p>
<p>As to your second question, yes! I love living on campus. Within your first month here you really get a sense for your dorm and connect with the other students in your dorm. All of the dorms are very well kept and every year and we are always making improvements to them in a ‘green’ way. We have brand new 10th grade dorms which are non-arguably the best dorms on campus. They are completely eco-friendly and are just a great place to live during your 4th form year if you choose that dorm. The advisors in all of your dorms have lived there for years so they have standing traditions that make each dorm unique and they really make the dorm feel like a positive living space and furthermore, home. </p>
<p>Hope this helped!</p>