<p>ajadedidealist- I couldn’t agree more, all of these “chance me” posts all lead to no where. Be yourself and be it well!</p>
<p>@ajadedidealist Thank you for the feed back. I’ll definitely PM you in the future!</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the info it sounds like a great place! @bigred14</p>
<p>my interview went REALLY well! interviewed by Gary the admissions director. my SSAT 95 but I need full financial aid. I have all A grades and lots of extra creds. whats my chance?</p>
<p>No one can tell you your chances, but 95 on the SSAT is excellent! The fact that you need full financial aid shouldn’t matter too much at Exeter, check out the parents’ forum for info on their process. Good luck!</p>
<p>Can someone please tell me my chances of being accepted into Exeter:</p>
<p>-I am an Indian male.
-Applying for 9th Grade (2014-15)
-In Algebra ll Honors (math is my specialty)
-Leader in 3 Science Olympiad Events in my school
-Participate in a cultural school
-Play Recreation Basketball (6 yrs)
-Interview: 9/10 (interviewer seemed to have liked me; said I have a “great interest in learning”)
-Essays: 8/10 (in progress; nothing extraordinary so far)
-Teacher Recommendations: (I expect them to be written well; my teachers, principal seem to like me)
-School Grade: All A-/A/A+ 's since 5th grade
-Applying for FA</p>
<p>SSAT SCORES: Overall: 2181-86%
Verbal:79%(716) ; Math: 99%(800) ; 57%(665)</p>
<p>Please let me know your opinion ASAP. Thanks!
(be honest - I am open to harsh criticism)</p>
<p>What’s the most “important” part of the application? Or is the application holistic? Or is there a really important part of the holistic application?</p>
<p>Once you have the basic SSAT score (about 85%), and more A than Bs, what matters is your interest and passion. Try to weave it through each of your essays, for example, my D emphasized being from the Midwest and having math and science interests. Then you just have to hope that they need more Midwesterners with math and science interests that year.</p>
<p>In summary, it’s what makes you a unique applicant that drives holistic admissions. Why should they take you and not the eight other people with similar grades and test scores that they will reject? What can you contribute to the community? Non sibi is VERY IMPORTANT.</p>
<p>thanks! The fact that Exeter is a school with a lot of money and high percentage of those on financial aid is good for me, so hopefully I will be accepted.</p>
<p>I was determined to apply for Exeter this year, but a family situation arose that didn’t allow that. Would I have the best chances applying as a late applicant, next year as a repeat freshman, or next year as a sophmore?</p>
<p>Place-Indiana
Asian American Female
Applying for tenth grade.
Full Financial Aid
Public School
SSAT
Math- 91%
Reading- 96 %
Verbal- 92%
Overall- 96 % 2295</p>
<p>Grades
8th grade… 1 2 3 4 FINAL Grade
Math (Algebra 1) A- A A A A
English A A A A A
Science A A A A A
PE A A- A A A
Related Arts A A A A A
Orchestra B B A B A-
Enrichment A A A A A
Social Studies A A A A A</p>
<p>9th grade… First Trimester Only
1st 6 Weeks 2nd 6 Weeks Final Exam Final Grade
Sociology A A+ A A
Psychology A A A+ A
English 9AH A+ A+ A+ A
PE A A A A
Latin A A A A</p>
<p>Extracurriculars
Dance 7yrs Choreography
Science Fair 5yrs
Science Bowl 4yrs
Science Olympiad 1yrs
Spell Bowl 7yrs Captain- 2yrs
English Bowl 2yrs Captain 1yrs
Tennis 6yrs School Team</p>
<p>Volunteering
Elementary School- 2yrs
Childrens Museum- 1yrs
Environmental- Recently Begun</p>
<p>Essays-
Not a strong point??
Tell us about a time you felt challenged… DANCE
Passion… Spreading Culture (Cultural Events)</p>
<p>Recs…
Should be decent…</p>
<p>Interview
???
Alumni… Tried to be as confident as possible.</p>
<p>I am not asking for a definite answer. Just asking compared to people who get accepted am I a candidate that Exeter may consider seriously…</p>
<p>What’s it like to enter as a sophmore compared to as a freshmen? How many new sophmores are there generally?</p>
<p>Sophomore entering is almost easier than freshman, I heard. Not quite, but less people apply for less spots, so that kind of evens everything out.</p>
<p>I think late admissions is a killer. It puts you on the waitlist, with almost no chance of getting off of it, since Exeter has a high yield rate.</p>
<p>Just wondering, but how is your upper year so far? Do you know anyone who has entered as a new upper? I applied for 11th grade and I constantly hear that it is known for being the most difficult year at prep schools.</p>
<p>Harleen, please stop posting the same thread–and in the wrong forum.</p>
<p>I am sorry just did not know how to post a new thread in the right forum… I am human… but sorry for the inconvenience.</p>
<p>Hey, I’m a current exeter student, so I can answer a few of the questions above: </p>
<p>Complicate, I entered as a sophomore, and to my knowledge there were 20-30 other new sophomores. It was pretty easy getting used to things and making friends, and I also had more freedom with my course choices since I came in with both biology and chemistry under my belt (you have to take bio, chem, and physics to graduate). </p>
<p>LaDi, I know a new upper, but not being one I can’t answer much about their lives. I do know that upper year is supposed to be the hardest year ever, especially the winter term. So it probably helps if you are able to come in and adjust relatively quickly.</p>
<p>HarleenKaur: Your credentials are already better than mine were (and I got FA too), so I would think you have a pretty good chance of getting in. To be honest though, I think the strongest part of most applications is the interview. I really hit it off with my interview, and she even remembered my name and face two months later at revisit day (March), and again when I came to school the next year. I suppose it’s too late to give interview advice, but just know that that is an important part so that they can see your personality.</p>
<p>This is a weird question–but are there bathrooms in every dorm room? Or are there bathrooms in every dorm building? Is this the same for other schools like Andover and Deerfield? I know Hotchkiss just has a bathhouse.</p>
<p>DORMS:
Ds dorm has a large bathroom on every floor (about 12 students to a floor, 4 floors) which includes multiple mirrors/sinks, electrical outlets, stalls with doors, a window or two, and private shower areas. According to D, it is rarely busy because schedules are so variable. Most students use a shower “caddy” to bring shampoo and soap, and you can use provided towels or bring your own. There are also some “visitor” bathrooms on the main floor and in the basement. There are storage closets and cleaning closets (vacuum, etc.) on each floor)</p>
<p>There is a huge common room with TV, music, lots of couches, some games. They have large dances there.</p>
<p>The “basement” holds a full kitchen with windows, big refrigerator, storage areas (including hanging bike storage), music practice room, some lockers.</p>
<p>Faculty apartments are on each floor, and include living/dining/kitchen/bed/baths and some porches. Many faculty have children and pets. </p>
<p>Most preps and lowers have shared double rooms, many upper classman have singles. </p>
<p>Students usually stay in the dorm all 4 years, and it is a source of great pride, and ongoing connection. There are many dorm social events, parties, and activities.</p>
<p>Most of 2prepMom’s post is correct, however most preps and lowers (and most students in general) have their own rooms now, instead of shared rooms.</p>