Boarding School Question

Background Info about me.

I just turned 14 and I’m in the eight grade. I’ve always wanted to go to a boarding school, mainly because I’ve always felt that it was right for me. Its that feeling in your gut, you know? :slight_smile: Well anyways, I applied to Groton School last year for second form but got waitlisted, and I was notified admissions for second form were competitive. I play three sports; Tennis, Swimming and Cross Country. I am doubled up in science (Biology and Physics) and currently two grades ahead in Math (Algebra II ). To add, I’m a NJHS member, a tour guide, a peer mediator, debater and I have a passion for photography. I am applying to numerous schools; PEA, PA, Groton, Choate, Lawrenceville, Taft, Hotchkiss, Milton and Middlesex. I have visited five so far and I currently have 4 left to visit and interview. Ever since I got waitlisted for Groton, I’ve dreaded the letter that begins with… “Your application for admission…maximum number of applicants…waitlisted…” I want the letter that begins with “Congratulations!” I’ve wanted this ever since fourth grade…

My first choice right now is PA or Groton

SSAT: 97th Percentile

So how do you guys think the admissions process went? (For current applicants)

What were your reactions when you received the letter when you were accepted? Looking back, how is your freshman year different from high school at home? (For current students)

Not that many people in my state know about boarding school… all the local seminars I went to, only 5 or 6 people showed up.

I know my question isn’t really specific but I had to get it out there… any replies would be VERY appreciated! I just wanted to connect with a couple of current applicants.

Forgot to add I have had straight A+'s and A’s through 6th and 7th grade and currently have all A’s.

Financial aid or no?

@djangojung nope

did you win any awards or such. Instruments, student council?

I have a lot of published poetry and artwork. I won an award from Scholastic once for a short novel I wrote, I was a class representative, used to play the violin for six years, some awards in tennis, got first place in a couple swim meets…
Are you applying this year?

It’s a crapshoot. All I can say is good luck, and try to distract yourself from prep school for the next couple months.

My son found these tips helpful - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nri9fues8Pc in writing his essay.

M10 we’ll see if he was successful!

@HMom16 I saw the exact same video!!! I changed like seven of my essays after watching that video :)) Hope your son gets in! M10 we’ll all know… I just want to hear back from one school…