beeba13

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me improve my application to boarding schools (andover in particular, its my top choice) because I feel like I'm just an average applicant. I'm currently going into 7th grade so I'll have time to improve app. Sooooo anyways

Female
Middle Eastern
From the South
Make All A's (mostly 98s)
Gotten multiple awards for having the highest average in my classes
played tennis for 2 years
play guitar
Science Olympaid
Debate
ssat(havent taken it yet)
DI

yeah thats it
oh and im in the gifted and talented program at our school

topsecret

Your grades are really good. And since you have 2 years to prepare, I think you'll do great in the SSAT. Your ECs, however, are not enough for Andover or Exeter. My advice is that you take part in some volunteer work or get a part-time job (if possible). Also, show commitment in the activities you like most, like tennis in this case. Research the schools carefully. And finally, maintain your grades in the upcoming years!!!
Good luck.

Edit: Sorry for spamming, but your username sounds like Justin Bieber lol.

beeba13

do you know of any volunteer work i could get involved with? like any programs you've heard of?

oh, and lol it does sound like Justin Bieber

topsecret

Actually, I'm not an US citizen so I don't know what programs are available there, but you can look around your town, or search in the internet, ask your friends, etc.
Best of luck!

circlemidnight

Get private lessons for the guitar, if you haven't done so (helps improve your musical skills IMMENSELY), and if you are good at your ECs, tell the schools about any awards you've received. Hmm, and maybe you should apply to more than just one or two schools. It helps you figure what fit is right, as well as a fun experience.

beeba13

i have private guitar lessons. do you think volunteering at a clinic would help?

cassat

Don't volunteer at a clinic just for the sake of doing so. You risk seeming like someone playing the "admission game," which is an immediate red flag for schools. Do something that you're passionate about, because if you mention your volunteer work in an interview, they may ask what inspired you to do it.