<p>I’m applying for the 08-09 year- I’m a good student (all As thoughout my schooling career), no behavior problems. I’m fluent in sign language, and i know quite a bit of latin (I have been selected to take classes at Northwestern University, Latin Honors) However, I can hear perfectly, but cant talk. This does not require for me to have ANY help whatsoever- I’m fully independent. (some would say a little TOO independent). Would this be considered diverse or just plain weird? I am also very involved in matrial arts, and I play the piano. I have yet to take the SSAT, but since I scored 94% on the high school SAT (reading) I’m considering these scores to be quite high. I have a few volunteer hours, and I am planning to add more. I am considered to be a good writer.</p>
<p>I’m looking at the following schools. Can anyone comment on these? I want a school that is challenging, but not sink or swim. I also would like an accepting, diverse enviroment, and a school with 600 students or let. Comments?</p>
<p>Emma Willard
Miss Porter’s
The Taft School
Middlesex
Governor’s Academy
St. Paul School (a reach, but you never know!)
Cate School</p>
<p>With your Latin, SPS would be a great school to consider. It’s a reach for everyone but I think you’d be an interesting candidate if schools can get comfortable with the language issue.</p>
<p>Well some of your schools depend on whether you want co-ed or not. I did, so I didn’t apply to all-girls schools.</p>
<p>What about Choate? It sounds like your record is pretty impressive, so you might consider applying to it and other schools like SPS if you’d like… don’t rule them out! </p>
<p>Otherwise, it sounds nice. ^^ You have a good mix, just make sure you would be happy going to any one of those schools.</p>
<p>You have a really good resume. You are right when saying that SPS is a reach. Although it’s hard to get into and bit more rigorous they will “help” you with your school work. They won’t nurture you and stay with you the whole time but they will push you out of your comfort zone a bit (never too far though). From what you’re saying i’d recommed the taft school. I live pretty close to it and all the students i have seen seem relaxed but… studious. They do their work but are relaxed about it. Hope it helps.</p>
<p>Liza—It sounds like you have a lot to SAY and a good voice! And, I agree with Linda S, there is nothing “just plain weird” about you.</p>
<p>You have a good list so far. Another factor to consider is location, ie., rural vs. urban vs. suburban. Will you have the chance to visit schools?</p>
<p>Thank you all! baseballmom, yes, I will have a chance to visit the schools. I think I will able to gain a sense of the school when I see it in person. I think I would perfer a rural school- after that, urban. I don’t really think the suburbs are for me, but I’ll be happy anywhere, in a good school for me.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any advice on what a school is looking for in a candidate? I know most schools are looking for a diverse population, but anything really specific? I know there is not one EXACT qualitity that they look for in a student. but does anyone have any examples?</p>
It sounds like your record is pretty impressive, so you might consider applying to it and other schools like SPS if you’d like… don’t rule them out! </p>