<p>Hey guys, I go to prep school in New York and if you have any questions I’d be more than happy to answer them. When I was first applying to prep schools I always loved asking people so I’d love to help out too with any of you. =]</p>
<p>bump…??</p>
<p>Which school do you go to and which schools did you apply to?</p>
<p>I go to Emma Willard. I applied to Mercersburg Academy and Emma and got into both, but just figured Emma was a better fit</p>
<p>hello i was wondering if any ont thaught it was a good idea 2 have a roommate on ur first year or fight 4 a single??</p>
<p>What do you think was the hardest part of the application? Easiest?
Are there any things you wish you knew when you were applying/general advice?</p>
<p>Thanks! :)</p>
<p>I think the hardest part of applying to boarding school is your own mental being. Looking back on it, if you’re applying to boarding school, you’re good enough to get in, as many of your classmates don’t have a clue what prep school is. So therefor you already have the maturity and status to be accepted. The stress is added in whether or not a single applicant is better that you and will therefor be accepted before you. Yes you have to finish things with deadlines, but there is plenty of time and they have dealt with every scenario in the admissions office. Also, you can’t change your past or the arrival of March 10th. You’re biggest focus needs to be in the present, on your present grades. If a school is having a hard time deciding they will look at your current school status and it’s always very important. Keep your head up, you are your own biggest critic. I wis I knew how fun the process would be and how proud of myself I would be. It would have made things a lot easier to get through stress free. At the end of the process there is a pride you can’t describe, knowing that you got through it all and that it is something your classmates wont begin for several years. Take it easy, too eager and nervous seems immature to the people that matter. Get a grip on yourself and know that you can do it. It’s truly a grea feeling and worth all of the effort</p>
<p>iwannago- If it is your first year I strongly reccommend that you get a roommate. Yes it may be a huge difference but it is nice to have someone there, that you can always count on with a connection that you might not otherise have. Also, once classes start you se less of them, and school and your real friends come before your relationship with your roommate. Most people with singles are seniors because they needed the support and backbone in the earlier years, but senior year is more freeing and relaxing so it’s nice to have your own bubble to sit back and relax in because you are ruling the school</p>