<p>I will admit that I am somewhat biased and something of a Choate cheerleader on this board. However, if you do a search of past threads you will see that Choate has a deserved reputation for having a genuinely friendly student body. It really does seem to be the case that athletes, nerds, theater kids, etc. all seem to be friends and get along with each other.</p>
<p>Of course no school is a utopia and I am certain that Choate is not a perfect fit for everyone. Like most top schools, the work load can be daunting. And some kids have an easier time than others adjusting to being away from home.</p>