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<p>Andover and Exeter share many similarities. However, there are significant differences in “fit.” </p>
<p>Hypothetically, let’s say a student at a pre-prep applies to both. The school counselors may well ask the family (parents) if they have a favorite. See: <a href=“Working with current placement office - Prep School Parents - College Confidential Forums”>Working with current placement office - Prep School Parents - College Confidential Forums. If there is a favorite, I would bet that’s communicated to the school.</p>
<p>In this situation, the lack of “favorite messaging” on the part of the placement counselors for particular students sends a message.</p>
<p>There is no need for the prep schools to talk with each other. They get information directly from the candidate’s representatives. Those representatives have every reason to be truthful with the prep schools, because they have an ongoing relationship with the high schools. And, frankly, prep schools are very competitive. I cannot see them colluding with each other; they all want to win.</p>