<p>I know it still is early, but I am wondering how many courses
you are able to take per term? I know that Exeter is 5, but how about the other HADES?</p>
<p>And just one more thing does the school allow me to take two science courses in a term?</p>
<p>^ I had never thought to think that far! It is a good question; I’d like to know the answers as well!</p>
<p>Exeter has graduation requirements (see on-line course book, there are 3 terms a year); 11 terms English, about 9 of math (depends on placement), 6 terms science, 6 terms history, 3 terms arts and 2 terms religion, 1 term computer science; language also depends on placement/native speaker status but max required is 9 terms or fluency. Within that framework there is complete freedom to choose, and at least 13 terms of electives. It is easy to double up on science.</p>
<p>But, things get tight if you want to take 4 years of English, 4 years of math, 4 years of language, 4 years of social studies (history/religion), and 4 years of science. You are short 4 terms because of the arts/compsci requirements. Takes some planning, most people take a little less than 4 years of E/M/S/SS/L to fit in all the requirements - and, Music is popular for the arts requirement because it can be added on to a full 5 course schedule.</p>
<p>Thanks, 2prepmom! However, what are courses like in the other HADES schools?</p>
<p>At Andover, it’s expected that you take 5 courses a term. You can take 6 classes a term (which you’ll probably have to do fulfill requirements), however you need to be on the honor roll to do so (means you’re in the top 50% of your class). </p>
<p>As a freshman at Andover, you’re required to take at least 5 classes (English, History, Math, Science, Foreign Language). You’re probably going to wind up taking 6 classes. This is good! This is the best year to fulfill requirements. Here are Andover’s academic requirements for people entering as freshmen:</p>
<p>-3 years of English (English 100, 200 and 300)
-7 terms of History (yearlong course freshman and upper year, and a 1 term course lower year)
-Math up to Math 340, or Precalculus (about 3 years, depends on the student)
-2 yearlong lab sciences (Bio, Chem, Physics, etc.)
-A year of foreign language at the 300 level or a term at the 400 level (3-4 years)
-4 terms of art (1 art class, 1 music, and 2 terms of either art, music, or theater)
-1 term of philosophy
-1 term of PE</p>
<p>As you can see, Andover has pretty relaxed requirements. When you’re a senior, the academic program is supposed to mimic what it’s like in college. So, to answer your question, you can definitely double up on science! </p>
<p>My advice with course selection would be to get your requirements out of the way freshmen year and take 6 classes. Get PE and art requirements out of the way. In your lower year, fulfill your remaining art and philosophy requirements. That way when you’re a senior you’ll have ultimate freedom with your course selection.</p>
<p>I came to Andover as a new lower, and I didn’t plan out fulfilling requirements that well. I’m going to have to take art as a senior probably, which is going to suck. Before picking courses, plan out a course plan for four years with your advisor. I did that at the beginning of this term, and I wish I did that at the beginning of the year!</p>
<p>If you haven any more questions, feel free to PM me!</p>
<p>Hey! I thought PE wasn’t required as long as you played a sport?</p>