Acceptance Chances to Deerfield, Choate, Lawrenceville, and Andover?

To the OP - my kiddo attends one of the schools on your list and also had similar combo of athletics and STEM - plus performing arts. As many on CC have posted, it’s not just about your stats - AO’s seek happy and confident kids that are well adjusted enough to live away from home. They seek students who can be a contributing member of a school community. How will you contribute? You may have already answered this during interviews and will have another change in the written application.

FWIW, kiddo also connected or tried to connect with every coach in her sports and also the relevant faculty member/director for the performing arts - kiddo had an audition at a couple of schools. Videos of performances/sports and also an art portfolio was sent. You can find out the names of the team coaches on team pages for each school.

  • If you are reading this and have yet to interview or tour the school, please make arrangements way in advance to connect with coaches.