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[quote=Anonymous]My child chose Deerfield. Also an athlete. The comments about the community being warm and social are very accurate, and we are grateful that turned out to be true. That was a primary reason, but our family also thought the following was meaningful:

1. Class schedule. The 90 minute classes suit our student really well. And no chaotic Monday. This could be a negative or positive, depending on how your kid learns best. 
2. The kids have more frequent contact/conversation with adults outside of the classroom. My student really enjoys the seated meals and the conversations that take place there. 
3. It’s an amazing place to be an athlete! The teams are so well supported and the kids get a lot of cred for their efforts and achievement. College recruiting is real. 
4. They are genuinely competing with themselves for their best possible outcome in all endeavors. We couldn’t shake the feeling at Andover that the kids are competing with each other. This can also be a positive or negative, depending on your kid.  
5. The size meant there would always be new people to discover, and room to grow as they age up, but not so many that they felt lost or unseen. 
6. The amazing coach! The chemistry with the coach and the fact that they stated they were definitely not leaving the school anytime soon, meant so much to my kid. Tough. Demanding. Clear. Caring. Reliable. Life comes down to people, doesn’t it?

Both schools are fantastic and filled with accomplished peers. Only your family can answer the question of which best fits your child. A wise strategy is to apply to both, get to know the coaches, and revisit with a student host in April. Young teens can change quickly, and keeping doors open up to the decision is just smart. I hope your kid makes a great match! [/quote]

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