It is the oldest continuously-running preparatory school newspaper in the United States, having begun publishing in 1878. When I was in college, I got "a terrific education, peer group/lifelong friends, and experience that few others get" at the Ivy that I attended, and I'm just sorry that my kid may only experience that level of education in high school. Admissions are currently need-blind. The new dress code is gender neutral, and no longer requires ties. Proctor Academy Photo - Proctor operates its own private ski area, with lighting and snow making from top to bottom. Get all the info you need to know to complete the FAFSA during our LIVE webinar. [58], The academy uses a unique designation for its grade levels. Exeter has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 5:1. Encourage your school administrators to claim this school’s profile. In 1965 Exeter became the second charter member (after Andover) of the School Year Abroad program. Nobody in our family had ever gone to a prep school so we really didn't have much idea what it would be like, or how it would impact college choices. We're an independent nonprofit that provides parents with in-depth school quality information. The number of functioning and reputable clubs fluctuates; several of the listed clubs on the website do not hold tables on Club Night. Of those 28 matters, 26 involved reported misconduct of a sexual nature by a Exeter faculty or staff member towards an Exeter student occurring at various points spanning from the 1950s to the 2010s. But Exeter is telling us that even Tufts, Emory, and USC are only "possible" admits for an Exeter student. He is the 4th alumnus of Exeter to serve as Principal Instructor, after Gideon Lane Soule (1838–1873), Harlan Amen (1895–1913), and William Saltonstall (1946–1963).
While definitely a conservative definition, I see the value in it. Phillips Exeter Academy has educated several generations of the New England establishment and prominent American politicians, but has introduced many programs to diversify the student population, including need-blind admission. We've been very surprised at how it seems to be much harder to get into an elite school from Exeter than from our public school--that's all. [64], Exeter's endowment as of June 30, 2017, was valued at $1.3 billion. ©1998-2020 GreatSchools.org All Rights Reserved. Despite Phillips Exeter Academy's title as the No. Why don't you go to England or other countries to study ? [107][108] John Knowles, author of A Separate Peace and Peace Breaks Out, was a 1945 graduate; both novels are set at the fictional Devon School, which serves as an analog for his alma mater.[109]. Insights and guidance from experts that will smooth the path during your college admissions journey. [33], Exeter uses an 11-point grading system, in which an A is worth 11 points and an E is worth 0 points. The difference is subtle but significant. Ready to start the application process? For example, crew Olympians include Anne Marden '76, Rajanya Shah '92, Sabrina Kolker '98, and Andréanne Morin '02. If you don't have a big hook (URM, recruited athlete, development case), then you might be a more competitive candidate if you apply from some other HS, and you'll save yourself $50k/year/, because going there seems to have damaged my child's ability. I think that something like Payscale's salary rankings is illuminating: From 2011-13, 214 Exeter students matriculated at one of the 8 Ivies.
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