Good enough for Andover so far?

PrepDad2018
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:20:46 +0000

@mssweeteaa Good for you for planning in advance. Most posters here only arrive in the application process.

The SSAT expectation seems high vs your grades. Have you sat for the elementary level test? Without hard SSAT data you really need to keep those grades up as you plan to.

The school fair you organized is interesting if you add another adventure/project to show a pattern.

Chorus, robotics, theatre all seem exploratory vs real dedication.

So, I suppose that is my point, What do you do? What do you love? What makes you awesome? A little here, a little there is not ideal for Andover. You don’t have to be a one trick pony, “I only play violin”, might be too limited. You need to say, I do these things but THIS is my passion and where I shine and will continue on in HS at a high level.

A sport (or instrument) will really only help if you are at a high level. It is similar to your ECs…I joined the track team in 7th grade is not a resume highlight. I placed 4th in the 400m in SC middle school state championships is a highlight.

So, keep working towards your goal. You have time to fill in your application details. Just be honest about your own interests if you decide to show additional dedication and leadership to your ECs. Good luck.