Chance me for top schools(9th grade)

[Love467]

Hello, if someone could tell me what my chances of getting into boarding school are, it would be great.

**Schools applying to:

• Exeter
• Andover
• Choate
• St. Paul’s
• Deerfield

Background:

• Nigerian American
• Female
• Low-income (Hoping for full financial aid)
• I am applying for 9th grade

Extracurriculars:

• Volleyball (10 hrs per week; 40 weeks per year; 2 years)

  • Volleyball is my main extracurricular. I’m preparing for tryouts and have been in constant contact with several coaches who have shown interest. I am on the 2nd team in club volleyball.

• PSIA Science (5 hrs per week; 30 weeks per year; 2 years)

  • I participate in PSIA Science competitions and have won 1st place in the district and placed 10th at the state level out of about 50 people.

• Drama Club (3 hrs per week; 25 weeks per year; 2 years)

  • I’ve had both supporting and leading roles in school plays and have a passion for acting and public speaking.

• Leadership Position at ‘I Am’ (3 hrs per week; 40 weeks per year; 1 year)

  • I am actively involved in the mental health initiative “I Am,” where I hold a leadership position. I collaborate with the team to promote mental health awareness and support among youth.

• Podcasting (2 hrs per week; 30 weeks per year; 1 year)

  • I going to co-host a podcast where we discuss various topics relevant to teenagers, including mental health, academics, and extracurricular activities. Our goal is to provide support and inspiration to our peers.

• Public Speaking (2 hrs per week; 20 weeks per year; 1 year)

  • I recently won first place for a speech about the impact of media on women and will try to regularly participate in debates and speech competitions in school.

• Volunteering (2 hrs per week; 30 weeks per year; 1 year)

  • I volunteer online and am involved with initiatives like “A Welcoming Hand” and “I Am,” which focus on community service and mental health.

Academics:

• GPA: 4.0+
• Honor Roll from 3rd grade to 7th grade
• Dean’s List in 6th grade
• President’s Academic Award in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades
• Achievement awards in every subject
• I am on set to take all Honors classes in 8th grade

I love learning, especially Math, Science, and Arts and Humanities. I plan to take AP courses in high school and pursue internships or job shadowing opportunities to explore my interest in becoming a doctor though a BS/MD program.

Standardized Tests:
I haven’t taken the SSAT yet, but I am preparing for it.

Interviews:
I haven’t had my interviews yet.

I’ve chosen these boarding schools for their strong science labs and research programs, excellent volleyball teams, and comprehensive financial aid opportunities.

Thank you for any insights you can provide!

[kiwikool]

Things to consider: Will you be able to have a campus visit for these schools? How do your parents feel about applying to BS? How well can you see yourself at each school and what is it that you can contribute to the community? If there are 10 applicants like you, what allows the school to see you how you would thrive and grow and see you as a member of a close knit community? I would also consider Groton for all your interests as well as some schools like Kent, Northfield Mount Herman, and Pomfret.

[SweetBoy1]

If you need a great deal of aid to attend, you should double or even triple the number of schools to which you are applying. Find more schools, including less selective schools, that fit your profile. Also apply to some girls schools. It is very, very hard to find a full ride.

Also, start studying for and taking sample SSAT test now. You need solid scores to back up the grades and busy schedule if you are asking for that level of support. Also, consider editing the list above. You sound busy but the list seems unlikely.

[Love467]

What should I do to edit the list?