<p>toombs61,
I’m sure your son picked the school with the teaching methods that suited his learning style. My d just happened to feel the classes she attended at Hotchkiss were not as dynamic at the Exeter classes. I’m certainly not claiming one style is better for a particular student, just different. </p>
<p>Some kids hate the competitive atmosphere at Exeter and prefer a more cooperative environment. D was also taken aback by the high percentage of legacies and the homogeneous nature of the student body at Hotchkiss, but many kids really want that for their high school experience. D trusted her gut feeling when she made her selection and I trust that your son did too. It turned out to be the right decision for both of them.</p>