Deerfield Academy [Deerfield, MA] - Page 2

gonnastop · 03-03-2010, 06:44 AM

Could you tell me if there's any int'l student on FA?
Thanks! =P

jyun212 · 03-03-2010, 12:21 PM

It's very very limited, my interviewer told me that most of the money is dedicated to Americans. My interviewer was the dean of admission

TheGreenMachine · 03-03-2010, 06:44 PM

@Gabiiwoz: I actually couldn't tell you that much about girls' shopping trends @ DA because I'm a guy. I can give you this quote form the student part of the website, explaining girls' dress code (which is naturally a bit more complicated than the boy's jacket/tie look):

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deerfield's website...

Class Dress - Girls

Girls' class dress code is defined by two visible layers at the neckline; one of these two layers must be a blazer or sweater, and shoulders must not be exposed. Both layers must be worn, not carried. The only exception to the two-layer rule is for dresses with sleeves.

Other considerations:

Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be of an appropriate length. (Guideline: Skirts should be no higher above the knee than the width of the wearer's hand, held flat as in a salute.)
Revealing necklines are not permitted, nor are exposed midriffs or backs.
Denim and jean material (no matter the color) are not allowed within the dress code.
Crew neck sweaters are allowed only with collared shirts; v-neck and cardigan sweaters may be worn with collarless shirts. Hooded sweaters are not permitted.
Athletic and work clothing is not permitted.
Carpenter or cargo pants, shorts, and skirts are not permitted.
Fleece jackets may not substitute blazers or sweaters.
All outerwear (including fleece, sweatshirts and athletic jackets) must be removed while in the classroom and dining room.

@cantelopemelon: ppasciucco hit one of the more unique aspects of Deerfield - we are a New England Prep School. Deerfield prepares you for college, yes, but that word also summarizes our culture and traditions well.

Another factor that I feel sets DA apart is its community. Because our campus does not open up into a town, like many of our peer schools' campuses do, it fosters a strong school identity. Our campus really is our home, and we create a community that might not have emerged if we could just walk to the movies or restaurants in town. Furthermore, with teachers (as ppasciucco mentioned) also coaches, hall-residents, and advisors, the faculty extends beyond academics. Our extracurriculars are extensive and our cocurriculars (athletics, drama, dance, community service) are as well, both integrated seamlessly so academics, while perhaps the most important, are only a portion of the life here. If you need evidence for the strength of the community you can simply look to the school spirit, which is one of the best in New England.

@Alexz285mom: All humanities classes employ the Harkness method, in that they all have a small class size with a round-the-table discussion set up. It makes a world of difference for me, and looking back it seems bizarre to have gone about English or History any other way.

BlueRaven1 · 03-03-2010, 07:07 PM

*stares at dress code* I knew it was strict but wow. Why can't they just have a uniform and make life easier. I think about 4 things in my wardrobe pass that. How strictly enforced is this dress code?

Alexz825Mom · 03-04-2010, 02:05 AM

hola3,

Thanks for the link and you words:-)

clover8 · 03-04-2010, 08:16 AM

agree with Blueraven1. My interest in Deerfield Academy lowered a bit - a tiny bit.

hola3 · 03-04-2010, 08:50 AM

You'll find at many schools that the long list of what is/is not dress code can be daunting (especially for girls). In reality, it's not that tough. At most of the "Dress Code" schools, girls actually have much more leeway than the boys!

neatoburrito · 03-04-2010, 09:08 AM

I've noticed that too hola3. It seems so especially at Exeter, where it appears as though girls have a casual code and boys have a top half only formal code. Funky.

AceOfTennis · 03-04-2010, 05:34 PM

While I was interviewing at Deerfield this year, my interviewer (Segrid Howell) said that the acceptance rate for female sophomores would be extremely low for 2010 due to some fluke in the admissions office last year (the freshman class is nearly all girls!) Just wanted to let all you girls applying for sophomore at Deerfield. Keep your fingers crossed! (So nervous) =P

Gabiiwoz · 03-04-2010, 06:40 PM

she was my interviewer too!
no way no way! haha i just got wayy too excited about that.
that acceptance rate just made my chances .000001%....

crosscountry12 · 03-05-2010, 06:08 AM

for all of you getting your decisions soon, i was in LOVE with deerfield, it was crazy, and i didn't get in. i love the school i go to now, and i'm really glad i didn't end up getting in even though i was devastated at the time. so, if you don't get it, you're still a great kid, don't worry too much

kraordrawoh · 03-05-2010, 07:14 AM

I understand decisions are sent out by USPS Priority Mail rather than via the online site where the application checklist resides. Is this correct? If so, It will be 10/11-12 before we know a decision.

CKSABS · 03-05-2010, 10:14 AM

kraordrawoh: It depends on where you live. Acceptance envelopes, one for our son and one for us (parents), were received early in the afternoon on the 10th. We live about 70 miles from Deerfield.

Linda S · 03-05-2010, 10:19 AM

What year was that CKSABS?
One year they mailed on the 9th because 3/10 was a Sunday.
This year, their web site specifically says:
March 10 - decision letters MAILED

And yes kraordrawoh - no online decisions.

CKSABS · 03-05-2010, 10:29 AM

It was last year, Linda, which was a Tuesday. As I (vaguely) recall at the time, the envelopes were postmarked the 10th. I suspect they make special arrangements with the post office and date the envelopes the 10th, but actually mail on the 9th.