I’m a 9th grader from a small Southeast Asian country applying for a G10 boarding school.
Studies at an International school, and here are the schools I’m interested in applying :
- Exeter, Andover, Hotchkiss, Deerfield, Milton, Groton, Choate, Blair, Middlesex, Berkshire, Mercersburg, Culver
- All girls: Dana Hall, Madeira, Westover, Woodland Academy of Sacred Hearts
I need a full financial aid grant from the school. My sister is a current student at Milton that got admitted last year. prep
STATS:
PSAT 8/9 97th percentile, current year GPA 4.0
I had a C+ and a few Bs in electives for g7 & 8, core subjects are all A+ and As though
EC’s
Student government arts & entertainment chairperson
Designer + executive at rural development club
Executive + lead design team for the school’s newspaper club
Painted murals and paintings for the school library
Volunteer teacher at a war refugee orphanage for 1 year
Interested in civic action, art, journalism
110 hours from volunteer school paintings and 90 for student government
I did art for 9 years
Awards
- Immerse education Essay competition: admission and 30% scholarship to study at Cambridge/oxford summer engineering program( Top 7% entrants )
- “Debate: World Scholar’s Cup 3rd place top debater award (1 of 3 out of 900 participants); state representative and winning team in debate showcase
- International School Sports Association of my country logo contest winner, logo used in trophies, school websites, flyers, etc.
- WSC regional round 7 medalist+qualifer, Bangkok global round 8 medalist+qualifier
- American Mathematics Olympiad Bronze Award
- Math and Science: Academically prepared learner award
10)Art top student winner - Student of the Month x4 times
- School Science Fair Winner
My school does not offer advanced courses, but I self-study Algebra 2 and Trigonometry by myself.
I want some tips on essay writing, chances of my acceptance, and financial aid. Thanks so much for your time!