I’m currently in 9th grade and I would like to repeat 9th grade to be with people closer to my age.(My country’s curriculum is 2 years ahead of the USA)
SSAT: Taken and waiting for results. I think I got into about 85-95 percentile.(Will update)
Grades: All A’s except for 2 subjects (got a B). Significant growth from 7th grade(was failing). Also please take into notice that my school marks an A as 80% and above not 90%.(I have 17 MANDATORY subjects to study for DON’T JUDGE)
Interviews: About to take them. I am naturally friendly so not too afraid.(Will update)
Extracurriculars:
-Entrepreneurship- I own a small crochet and other handmade items business(4 years)
-Dance-School- Dance squad, worked with professional choreographer(3 years)
-Model United Nations- Attended inter-school conferences- Certificates of Recognition(3 years)
Crochet artist- Personal and entrepreneurial crocheting(1 year)
Literary arts- Personal and competitive writing(3 years)
Track- Intermediate distance runner(3 years)
Basketball- Represent my house in basketball during interhouse sports in school(1 year)
Coding- Personal(I make websites for myself)(2 years)
Student Government- Currently running for student council, elected assistant head girl of primary school(4 years)
Other Acheivments:
Scholarly Achievements Award between Grade 5&6 (Grade 5).
Top 5 in Christian Religious Knowledge (Grade 7)
2nd Place National Writing Competition(Grade 8)
Currently writing books and working on personal website (Grade 9)
My team won Gold in an Interschool Relay Competition (Grade 6)
Has attended multiple conferences for Model United Nations and have won many certificates of recognition (Grades 6-9)
Currently on the Honor’s Roll (Grades 7-9)
Honorable Mention in National Writing Competition (Grade 6)
Have made multiple presentations to my school-Dances, Dramas, Speeches, Choir performances
(Grades 7-9)
Elected Assistant Head Girl of Primary School (Grade 6)
Speaks English, Basic Yoruba, French, and Spanish
(I tried playing piano but I gave up a long time ago. I have basic piano skills)
My main interests are in science and tech.
Background:
Black/African American
13 years old
Currently go to a private school in Africa(I don’t want to share the country)
Hey!! Im also applying to Andover, Hotchkiss, and Madeira if u could check out my thread I’d appreciate it. I also attend a private school in Africa and I think u have a great shot. I hope you’ve scheduled all ur interviews already since its application season and most schools wont have any spots left. I’d say some cons of your application might be not playing an instrument and if you are applying for finaid that may decrease ur chances but overall it’s looking pretty good!
While playing an instrument can be a pro on an application, NOT playing an instrument is NOT necessarily a con if there are other activities. After all, there are only so many hours in a day, and no one can wear all the hats.
Not playing an instrument has zero impact on being accepted. There are a ton of activities and spaces to fill at all of these schools. Musical is just one attribute.
Lean into your strengths. Also were you failing 7th grade or on honor roll. Just be sure whatever your story/journey is that it is clear. AOs at these schools are likely familiar with the nuances of your regional education of similar countries. If not the interview is a great place to share.
Hi! I’m applying to PEA, but it’s the only BS my parents will let me apply to so I can’t give advice for any school apps otherwise. However, you look like an amazing student and you probably have a great shot at getting in. Schools are always looking at growth and your drive and you have both! Good luck with applications, I don’t really know when Andover or the other school’s apps are due but I know Exeter’s is in 9 days (yikes I’m freaking out). Anyways, don’t stress! You are a really strong applicant and I’m sure all the schools will see it.
Best of luck!!!
My parents (specifically my dad) don’t like the idea of me going across the country for schooling, even if I would have life-changing opportunities there. It’s not that they don’t take that into account; it’s just that they don’t understand why I’d want to leave Kansas and the family for schooling. Basically, if I don’t get into Exeter, I’m stuck in Kansas forever lol. I am working on getting them to let me apply to more schools for my sophomore year though!
There’s some truth in that. My kid went to a coed BS, but is now at one of the Seven Sisters, as are some of her friends from BS (although she’s oddly the only one from her BS at that particular one).
dude no, one of the reasons i want to go to a boarding school is because I got outed at my current school for being bi, and literally there have been nasty rumors at the Middle and the High school so there’s no escaping that ig. Especially bc kids (surprisingly) and adults at both schools and the community aren’t the most… supportive of it lol. My parents don’t know about all the harassment and comments but I would think that schools like Exeter esp. bc they are pretty progressive would be more accepting for stuff like that.
also what the heck, I politely want your parents to slip on a banana peel for that
