<p>Yay Davidson! There’s a college that doesn’t get enough attention for its academics.</p>
<p>Since the Prep School discussion became its own forum, I am delighted that people are spending less time arguing over which prep school is the most prestigious and spending a little more time examining the potential fit of the many choices available. </p>
<p>I hope that current applicants have a balanced list of potential schools that are good fits and include a few schools that would see the applicant as being in the the top 25% of candidates.</p>
<p>Burb Parent, ok thank’s for the reminder. Got it</p>
<p>Prepparent – I didn’t mean to imply that you might be discussing prestige. Your post stated that you were focused on admit rates, not prestige, reputation, etc. In fact, I agree with what you were saying.</p>
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<p>One thing that I’d like to make clear is that the size of the school isn’t really something that’s important to me, as long is it’s not like… 10 people in a grade. I’m really interested in foreign languages and history. A diverse environment is something that I really look for, too. I’d like to be in a school that is a near a city. Peddie is relatively close to Philadelphia and NY. Andover, Exeter, and SPS are all pretty close to Boston. Choate is near Hartford, and Deerfield is kinda the only one that is far away from a city, but I’m willing to give that up for its amazing academics and international feel.</p>
<p>WOW!! I think you like set a record for posts on your thread!(I’m new so this is like the biggest i’ve ever seen) I just wanted to add something!</p>
<p>I think there’s someone on CC with over 5,000. Maybe 10,000. I don’t remember.</p>
<p>Hopefully by the time I graduate high school or start college I’ll have that many lol.</p>
<p>That’s pretty impressive, but with all those posts, do they have any time to do stuff that would matter on a college (or prep school) application?</p>
<p>lol good point—> he’s probably a genius:) Computer nerd type! Anyway are you on like right now?</p>
<p>Yeah, but some people (quote) “are just really hyper and scared”. Yes I am on.</p>
<p>Me too, in school though, last day until holidays. It will be nice to have a break.</p>
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<p>Yeah, I have a ton of time to do stuff. I only spend about an hour on CC per day. I’m on the computer for about 2 - 3 hours per day, though. Most of that time is talking to 8 people at the same time on MSN, lol. I still have soccer (three times per week), tennis (twice per week), swimming (Monday - Friday), and honors band (every Wednesday, two hours), and private lessons (one hour, once per week) These activities start next week, so I’ll barely post on CC. lol. I’ll probably find some time, though. I’m cutting it really close with my athletic/band schedule. I’m going to miss swimming about one day per week, but it’s only recreational swimming… I’m not sure if I’m going to continue with the competitive thing, but I’m definitely doing the school team swimming… :)</p>
<p>Jonathan, where prep schools are concerned, size matters. There is a tremendous difference in feel between the 1000 student schools and the 400-500 student schools. I only wanted large, my brother only wants small. He visited me lots at Andover and a cousin often at SPS. He’s applying this year and only is applying to SPS, Peddie and Deerfield. You will see when you visit that these are completely different places than Andover and Exeter. It’s hard to articulate. You’re way more on your own at A and E, yet SPS has the fewest rules. The small houses versus the bigger dorms. Singles first year at Andover because everyone needs quiet to study. Doubles at Deerfield and SPS because everyone needs a roomie. Go visit early!</p>
<p>I’m working on convincing my dad to go out there in mid/late October, or Christmas vacation. He’s still thinking about it. I even offered to pay for my own flight. ($400) That’s a lot for a 13 year old to dish out just to visit a high school… lol.</p>
<p>With all those activities going on do you have any time for FUN??</p>
<p>All of those activities are fun for me. If they weren’t, I wouldn’t do them.</p>
<p>Okay, that’s fine, but, if I may rephrase, do you have any downtime?</p>
<p>Yes, mainly the weekends to hang out with friends and family. And to SLEEP. lol.</p>
<p>I just got back from my first practice of the season. (two hours) I am sooo tired. lol</p>
<p>honors band? What instrument do you play?</p>
<p>Alto Saxophone…</p>
<p>And soon I will hopefully be starting the panflute. I can’t wait! They sound so cool.</p>