How Smart Do You Have To Be?

Yujhan, senior

“Academically, Exeter can’t compare to school at home. I was drawn to Exeter from the beginning because of the Harkness method. Reading about it, it just clicked. I was so drawn to it, and it made so much sense. All my friends go to public school, and it’s a huge stretch from that. The people here are much more engaged academically than the people at home. The system at Exeter really forces you to grow to love learning.

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Student Short Takes


“Once you get here, you learn that everyone is in the same boat. You shouldn’t be scared that everyone is crazy smart. Everyone has to put a lot of time into what you do here. The teachers are very understanding. They believe in you, and so you have to believe in yourself. There’s a place for everyone.”

– Lauren

“They won’t let you fail. It’s a supportive environment and everyone here is going to do everything in their power to help you succeed.”

– Sarah