<p>From a prospective parent perspective (say that three times quickly!), I will say that the personable nature of the kids we met at Choate is probably the #1 factor in my daughter’s decision to apply there for the Jan 2011 applicant class. We visited twice, in the summer (with a local day student tour guide) and in the early winter for an extended visit (where we met several kids and even ate dinner with one of our guides)…both times the kids seemed very genuine, enthusiastic, and engaged in the school. </p>
<p>Whatever the opposite of cool and aloof is, the Choate kids were. Super sincere, warm, welcoming.</p>