Gateway, Part 2: Essays and Parent Statement
Essay Questions: We require two 200-500 word essays with topic prompts. Essay questions are located in the Exeter Applicant Portal.
To access the Exeter Applicant Portal, you must first complete the Part 1 of the Gateway to Prep Schools application. Once submitted, you will receive your login information to your Exeter Applicant Portal the following day.
Parent Statement: Available in the Exeter Applicant Portal.
Gateway, Part 3: Recommendations and Transcripts
For recommendations, you simply enter the email address of the recommender. Gateway follows up directly by sending an email with a link to the appropriate recommendation form.
Principal/Counselor Recommendation: Ask for a recommendation from your current principal or guidance counselor and enter a contact email into Gateway.
English and Math Recommendations: Ask for a recommendation from your current English and Math teacher and enter their contact email into Gateway.
Personal Recommendation: Ask an adult (for example, an employer, a church minister or a family friend) to write on behalf of your character and community impact.
Special Interest Recommendation (optional): Ask an adult (for example, a teacher, mentor or coach) to write about particular interests or abilities which demonstrate your passion and commitment.
Transcripts: Current and previous year transcripts (grade reports) must be sent directly from your school(s), in English. Please request transcripts from your school through Gateway. For additional information on transcripts and special situations, see the notes on the Gateway application page.
Character Skills Assessment (optional)
Exeter will accept SSATB’s Character Skills Assessment (CSA). The CSA can help our admissions team understand the unique values that students will contribute to the Exeter community. Learn more about the CSA. This assessment can be uploaded through your Exeter Applicant Portal.