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xoalixo1
Dec 21, 2010, 03:24 PM
WIll I get into a boarding school?
SS: A-/B+
LA:A
BAND: A+
RAPP:A+
SCIENCE: A-/B+
GYM:A
CHINESE:A-
ALG 2: A
I got 94% in SSAT
I'm a eight grader. I had AMAZING interviews, wonderful essays, good(?) teacher recommendations.. I do 5 clubs, I'm a leader at my school, I play many instruments and do many sports. WOULD I GET INTO CHOATE, SPS, PEA, HOTCHKISS, MX, LOOMIS, PORTERS, HM, LAWRENCEVILLE.. etc? Please answer! Thanks :)
joypulv
Dec 21, 2010, 06:32 PM
You applied to all those schools?
I'm sure you will get into at least one, but why would a smart kid be thinking any of us could possibly have a definitive answer based on grades and 'good' interviews? Come on.
ebaines
Dec 22, 2010, 06:58 AM
All great schools - which one is your first choice? Among members of my family we have graduates from Choate, Hotchkiss, St. Paul's, Exeter, and Lawrenceville, so I applaud you for your desire to go the prep school route. With 94 on the SSATs you should do fine, especially if your extra-curricular activities help you stand out. Good luck to you.
xoalixo1
Dec 23, 2010, 09:57 PM
Oh I gave up on Hotchkiss and Phillips Exter because there were so many essays to write D: lol
My first choice is choate. I'm like, in love with it :)
My next choices are SPS and lawrenceville :)
Thank you!
@joypulv, I'm sorry, I wasn't looking for a definite answer.. I just wanted to know if people thought I'd be able to get in.. I'm sorry.. And what do u mean, come on? :( I just... idk
ebaines
Dec 28, 2010, 01:19 PM
Choate is a great school. But I got to say - by cutting out both Hotchkiss and PEA you have chopped out two out of the three top schools on your list, In my opinion (I would included SPS in the top 3 as well). It's a shame to make that decision based on the admissions app. So what is it about Choate that you absolutely love?
xoalixo1
Dec 30, 2010, 01:43 PM
The school itself fits my personality so well.