Chances to Get into Phillips Exeter / Andover for 11th Grade

one1ofeach
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:26:36 +0000

Firstly, if you are turning 14 in 9th grade you are a year younger than “normal” for the highschool track in the US. I strongly suggest that you apply for 10th grade next year. Being young at BS is zero advantage, makes it harder in fact.

Secondly, entering the tippy top schools as a junior is not a good idea imo. It can be a big adjustment and all the kids I know irl struggled and had disappointments when it came to the colleges they were able to get into (because their junior years were a low point grade wise).

I’m confused about why you think pea and paa have good football programs. Exeter isn’t a good team. They are ok. Andover is good when it’s good because of the large numbers of outside club players who play at the highest level. Most schools in the TSAO and ISL are in similar positions.

I’m going to only briefly address your “Exeter and Andover are the best and will make me the best” attitude. Do some research and find some other schools you’d be thrilled to go. There are many BS in the US that are truly exceptional.

You can do some community service - that’s what I’d like to see - something that actually helps other people.