<p>Invent,</p>
<p>Harkness actively discourages hyper-competitiveness because students are graded not just on how well prepared they are, but on how thoughtfully they interact with one another to keep the conversation flowing around the table. I think that’s why Exeter students describe the competition as internal. Lots of student-to-student help too–fostered by the mix of grades in the dorms.</p>
<p>Glad you’re having such a great experience at Deerfield. :)</p>