<p>ExieMIT: Interesting, Exeter’s exams are after Thanksgiving? I see that Exeter’s winter term starts Dec 6 while DA’s starts on Nov 29, and all the exams are before the break. Also, Exeter has classes through Nov 23 while DA finishes on the 19th. Although, many DA kids may hang around if their team is in postseason playoffs.</p>
<p>Regarding the OP’s question: despite our boarding / private school background, sending kids to boarding schools has been the most difficult decision in our lives so far (difficult for us parents, that is). And it doesn’t get any easier year to year. Great for the kids though…</p>