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what other schools did yall get emails from
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Hotchkiss sent one to everyone I think
Did you apply for Hotchkiss? I checked your chance me, but you have an etc, so idk
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choate, exeter, and hotchkiss but all just making sure the portal works and what time decision will be released on m10
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wait you applied to Hotchkiss, right? Because it says so on your chance me, but you didn’t get it?
Hi guys I’m applying to Choate and Loomis my GPA is 3.86 (Unweighted I take two honors classes and chemistry)
I’m an American Ninja warrior, rock climber, leader of the Yoga Club, I’ve done outreach to my school community, I was a student senator last year, I met with the middle school head over the Summer to discuss how the program could be improved for future senators. I am a member of Model Congress. I do a lot of hiking. I am a three year world finalist for worlds. I finished 50/ 300. I have many other ninja achievements. I gotta a summa cum laude on the National Latin Examination. My interview was perfect! My parents said my interviewer couldn’t stop talking about me. I really connected with her. Not submitting SSAT. Teacher recs should be really good. I know my teachers really well and they have been teaching me for multiple years. Also got a personal recommendation that should be outstanding. Essays went really well. My secondary school counselor spreadsheet I gave him to write my rec is below:
tudent Senator: In 7th grade I ran for Student Senate because I saw opportunities to improve students’ daily experience at school. By implementing small changes, such as increasing passing time between classes and having more options for short bursts of physical activity, I thought we could decrease stress levels and improve engagement during class. I wanted to try to get some of those changes implemented. I was elected and worked hard for approval of these changes and to support the ideas of the other student senators as well. When I hit roadblocks to implementing these ideas, I tried new ways to understand the issues and to present possible solutions (see more about this in question #3). I also helped to organize and run the weekly 7th Grade Morning Meeting and special events like the talent show.
● Yoga Club Leader: I joined the Yoga Club in 7th Grade and became a leader of the Yoga Club in 8th Grade. The Yoga Club is important to me because I have found yoga and other mindfulness practices to be helpful in my own life and I’m eager to help other students discover the benefits as well - even if it isn’t something they would typically think to try. I became a leader of the Club after sharing several ideas with the other club leaders and the advisor about how we could do more outreach to the broader Foote community, not just members of the club. Working with the other club leaders, the ideas have evolved. We have already implemented some ideas, such as me presenting the benefits of meditation and sharing a short, sample meditation at a Middle School morning meeting. We are in the process of implementing other ways to incorporate mindfulness and mindful movement into the school day, for example, sharing a movement of the day.
● Member of Leadership Consortium: As a member of the Leadership Consortium, we meet with Ms. Cooper to learn leadership skills. This opportunity is important to me because as I continue to take on more leadership roles, I want to make sure that I am leading effectively and in a way that brings others into the conversation.
● Tour Guide: I’ve been a tour guide for prospective families for two years and have also hosted visiting students. I volunteered to do this because I have been lucky to be part of the Foote community since First Grade, and I wanted to help share what makes this school such a special place with those who are thinking of coming here.
● Member of Model Congress: In 8th Grade I joined Model Congress to learn more about how ideas become laws; how to advocate for those ideas; and how to find areas of agreement with others who have ideas that I may not agree with at first. Model Congress gets me thinking about what impact I want to make on the world. Additionally, I am enjoying researching and planning a proposal for a bill that would make clear that animals cannot be property and provide greater protections for them.
● Member of SPI: In 7th Grade I was a member of the SPI student magazine and wrote many articles, including an article about rock climbing in the Olympics and an article about the strangest laws in different U.S. states. I enjoyed the process of working to come up with article ideas, doing research, and then figuring out how to put it all together in a compelling way as an article that others would be interested to read.
- What do you consider to be your academic strengths? Give an example?
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Seeking out Challenges: I enjoy being challenged even if it means that the work is harder or takes a little longer to complete. This has led me to take Honors Algebra and Honors Geometry even though I think I am stronger in languages (Latin and Honors Spanish), Humanities, and Science.
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Connecting What we are Learning to Real World Applications: I enjoy applying what we are learning to real world contexts.
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One example of this was a project analyzing the physics of amusement park rides, which required taking concepts we had been studying in the classroom and understanding how they were what allowed amusement park rides to function. In my report card, Dr. Martini described that our “work clearly reflected a deep understanding of forces, motion, and energy.”
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Another applied project that I enjoyed was writing a children’s book on hydroelectric energy and then sharing it with the First graders. In order to do this well, we had to completely understand the material and then be able to simplify it and make it engaging for a younger audience. When we shared the book we wrote with the First Graders, seeing how engaged they stayed in a complicated subject and how much they learned was rewarding. Dr. Martini wrote, “Will also enjoyed reading his hydroelectric energy children’s book, Power Up, to the first graders, where he was warm, engaging, and responded to their curiosity with enthusiasm.”
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Another example was using the Latin grammar and vocabulary we were learning to write a cinquain (a structured poem). This project required us not just to memorize rules and words in another language, but to apply what we had been learning to write a creative poem.
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Class Participation: I always actively participate in class discussions, whether that is in Humanities about a challenging text like the Glass Castle, or about the impact of historical events like Loving v.Virginia; or in math with ideas about how to solve a proof. What I most enjoy about participating in class is the give and take between my ideas and the other students’ ideas and feeling that we are all working to figure out whatever the topic we are studying, as a team. Some teacher comments from my report cards provide additional feedback:
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Ms. Lee said that I “brought focus and positivity to discussions.”
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Ms. Kayaarasi said that I “frequently and eagerly contributed to class discussion.”
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Mr. Maher said I “asked insightful questions,” and that “He participates confidently and collaborates gladly with all. Will’s work is well done, and his genuine interest shines through in all he does.”
Going Deep: I tend to become quite interested in whatever we are studying and will often seek out more information outside of class. For example, after studying about Greece, I decided to read the Iliad and Odyssey on my own. Ms. Lee said, “his curiosity and positivity make him a joy to have in class.”
- Managing My Time: Being able to participate in extracurriculars is extremely important to me so I have a very organized plan for how I manage and space out assignments to study for tests, and to still be able to carry about my responsibilities in my extracurricular activities.
I’ve also learned that part of making sure I have the time and space for my academics and extracurriculars is learning when to say “no” – or, “not right now” to some opportunities. For example, this November, I was invited to become a coach of the junior ninja squad by the manager and coaches at the Ninja gym where I train. I was thankful for the opportunity and appreciated that they suggested it. I think that I would really enjoy being a coach (I’ve been enjoying learning about psychology, physiology, and training as part of improving my own ninja performance). I also knew that this fall was not the time for me to add a commitment of four to five hours during the week and more on weekends on top of the commitments I already have to my classes, extracurriculars, training and competing in Ninja, and applying to high school. I do plan to coach, ninja or maybe something else, in the future.
- What are you most proud of since entering middle school?
- Student Senate:
I am most proud of my work in the Student Senate, how I persevered through the challenges it presented, and how Foote supported me in doing that. I wanted to serve in the Student Senate because I saw a real need in the Middle School to integrate more movement into the day as a way to decrease stress and increase engagement, and many of my classmates agreed. I was excited to work to implement solutions and to start to see a positive impact for everyone. One of the first ideas I tried to move forward was to increase passing time between classes by even an extra minute. Many of us were choosing not to use the restroom or get a drink of water because we were so rushed switching classrooms.
Pivoting and Trying to Persuade
Unfortunately, because the school was undergoing an analysis of the entire Middle School schedule, I was told we could not propose increasing passing time that year. After following up with the then-Head of the Middle School to talk about this more, I had to think about a different way to accomplish the same goal of reducing stress and improving class attention. I was able to come up with another idea, which was trying to improve recess so that more people could do physical activity during it instead of playing games on their Chromebooks. I reached out to the gym teachers about making more equipment available (which they supported), and prepared a presentation that identified the idea’s benefits, potential implementation issues, and ways to address those issues. I met with the then-Head of the Middle School again but by this time, he was leaving Foote and the end of the year was fast approaching so despite trying hard, we were not able to implement these changes either. However, this year, I’ve been able to (with the support of my Foote advisors and Club co-leaders) finally implement some of thof integrating more movement into the day for all Middle School students through outreach that we are doing from the Yoga Club and I’m excited to finally see some of these ideas come to life.
Sharing What I Learned
From this experience, I learned so much about what it is like to try to get from idea to implementation in an organization. I really enjoyed being part of the Student Senate and having the opportunity to interact more with faculty advisors and school leaders. My experience also highlighted some ways that the Student Senate program could be improved for the next group of senators and I really wanted to make sure that they would be able to see some of their ideas move forward. Over the summer I reached out to Mr. Dickson, as the new Head of Middle School, and asked if we could meet to discuss possible improvements that I thought could be made to the Student Senate. Mr. Dickson was extremely kind to take the time during the summer to meet with me, hear my thoughts, and brainstorm together. This is one of the things I love most about Foote - that if you are willing to take the initiative, teachers and leaders are always willing to take the time to talk with students, support us, and help us push ourselves. They won’t always say yes to our ideas, but they are willing to listen and help us pivot if necessary. Knowing this support existed gave me encouragement to keep pursuing my ideas through all of the twists and turns.
- Latin: I’m also proud of getting a Summa Cum Laude on the National Latin Examination because I really enjoy Latin and work hard in it.
- Have you ever encountered a challenge while a student at The Foote School? If so, please describe how you dealt with it?
Yes. Please see answer to question #3 regarding the Student Senate.
- What are eight words that others might use to describe you?
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Mature: I think ahead and plan so that I can make commitments to myself and others and be able to meet those commitments. That includes:
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Mapping out the timing of tests, assignments, extracurriculars, and Ninja competitions and then doing tasks over time or ahead of time to make sure I can fit everything in.
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Being honest with myself about what I can do, when. For instance, knowing that I would enjoy being a ninja coach (or a coach of something else) but that this fall was not the right moment to make that commitment and to be able to do the job that I would want to do.
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Proactive: If I see a problem or challenge, especially if it is affecting other people, I will try to do something about it. For example, the project I described in the Student Senate section (trying to provide more outlets during the school day to reduce stress).
Hardworking: I work hard in school and in my extracurriculars, such as Ninja and rock climbing. I don’t get deterred easily, even if accomplishing something will take time. I’ll put in the work to break an activity or problem into steps and then put the hours in, whether it is preparing for Latin by studying vocabulary, using the verb trainer and making my own practice test; practicing geometry proofs in many different versions until it clicks; getting ready for a Ninja competition by breaking down an obstacle into specific steps and practicing each step over and over again; or working on the same rock climb for weeks until I get it.
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Gritty.
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I’ve developed the ability to listen, but not be discouraged if I’m told “no”. For instance, as a Student Senator, when my initial ideas were not accepted by the then-Head of Middle School, I tried to understand the issues, look for alternatives, and ultimately find something positive that I could do – instead of being disappointed.
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If something doesn’t go my way, whether it’s a math test or ninja competition, I will get even more committed and jump back in to figure out what I can do differently to succeed. If a math test doesn’t go as I hoped, I will meet with my teacher, review the materials in different ways, and practice more problems. If I fall in a Ninja competition, I get right back up and complete the course. In rock climbing, even if a route is set up for someone much taller than me, I will experiment and problem-solve until I find a way to climb it. I like to push myself physically and mentally. I love the feeling I get after completing something challenging.
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Adventurous. I enjoy exploring new places, particularly in the outdoors, and trying new experiences. I am happy to join a group of people I don’t know for an adventure, such as the summer backpacking trips I did in the Presidential Range in New Hampshire, and in Maine. And in those settings, I am often the one encouraging the group to explore further.
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Empathetic. I think I’m a good friend and enjoy being a supportive member of the different communities of which I am a part of. For example, on a two-week backpacking trip in Maine this summer, we had a mix of kids with a variety of hiking abilities and when we would do the hikes, there were always some people who had a harder time than I did. I often slowed down, encouraged them and hiked with them even though I would have preferred to go faster, because I wanted to help them have a good time too. I know how bad it can feel when you are struggling with something that others find easier.
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Curious. I tend to get curious to learn more and dive deep into topics of interest to me, whether that is watching documentaries about animals and then making slide shows about them for fun, or researching healthy eating and wellness practices and then experimenting with them to see how they make me feel.
Genuine. I tend to have a strong sense of what is right for me and I will stick to it, even when it is difficult. For example, at the end of 6th grade, I decided to make the transition away from video games and social media. I realized how much of a negative impact they were having on me and that I would rather use my time differently. So, I decided to step away from screens, and even though it has been hard at times because playing video games and talking about playing video games is something most of my friends do, the benefits of cutting out the screhave been unimaginably positive for me. I have replaced them with spending more time with friends in person and other activities like reading, drawing, etc.
- Describe a special talent or interest you pursue outside of school. What have you learned about yourself from it?
One special interest I pursue out of school is rock climbing, specifically bouldering. I enjoy projecting (attempting climbs that will take me anywhere from hours to weeks to accomplish). When I project, I usually fail many, many times before I am able to complete the climb. I have to be patient and plan out every move, and when what I planned doesn’t work, I have to change my plan. I love rock climbing because I love the physical and mental process of working through the problems and the satisfaction of finally completing the climb after hours of hard work, patience, and determination.
Additionally, rock climbing has taught me that there is always a different way to do things. The climbs for my ability level are always set for people who are much taller than me, because I am a short climber, and nobody expects someone of my height to be able to do that level of climbing. Because of this I have had to adapt and find different ways to do the climbs. This has taught me that when there’s a will there’s a way and has made me a stronger climber and ninja competitor.
I enjoy ninja for the reasons I love rock climbing and more. I enjoy working through the obstacles and flying through the air. I deeply enjoy competing in ninja. Every time I go to a ninja competition there is a new course with obstacles that I might have never seen or tried before. The referee quickly shows us the course and demonstrates each obstacle. We then get a short period of time (5-10 minutes) to walk through the course with our coaches (if we have one) and we have to quickly decide how we are going to approach each obstacle. We then warm up and run the course.
From competing in ninja I have learned to be extremely flexible and adapt when things don’t go as planned. For example, when I am on an obstacle and I realize I am holding something with my left hand when I should be holding it with my right. I’ve also learned to believe in myself, and how to stay calm in high-pressure situations. Ninja has helped make me who I am today, and keeps shaping me to be a stronger person, physically and mentally.
- Is there anything else I should know about you during the admissions process?
Community is a big part of what has been so meaningful to me at Foote and what is attracting me to the two schools to which I’m applying. Being a part of a school that emphasizes the importance of contributing to the community and of that community supporting each of its members, is very important to me in choosing where to spend the next four years.
At both Choate and Loomis, that feeling of community was extremely clear during our visits. The importance that both schools place on what it means to be part of a community came through genuinely in the conversations with my tour guides, interviewers, and speakers at Admissions events, and felt like it was integrated into everything they do.
I looked at other schools that, like Choate and Loomis, have incredible academics, extracurriculars, sports, and facilities but the emphasis on and sense of community felt much stronger at Choate and Loomis than at the other schools. This is why I am applying only to Choate and Loomis.
I also have become more aware of and appreciate how much Foote emphasizes the whole person in terms of the importance of our activities outside of the classroom in forming who we are, and this is also something that I am looking for in a high school and that excites me about both Choate and Loomis.
Extracurricular + Academic Achievements:
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Academic:
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Summa Cum Laude (Gold Medal) in the National Latin Examination, 2025
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Honorable Mention in National Spanish Examination, 2025
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Early America Day Poem published in Foote Notes Magazine
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Honors Algebra project using algebraic equations to create an illustration was featured in Foote Weekly (the illustration I created was a solar system)
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American Ninja Warrior Competitions: I compete in two different ninja leagues, the World Ninja League and the NSC. I am a member of a Ninja Team out of Hamden Ninja Academy:
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World Ninja League (“WNL”)
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Qualified for the WNL Premier Series (top 25% of athletes in age group), 2025
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Qualified for the WNL All Stars (2024 and 2025)
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3rd place at Grit Ninja Tier 1 WNL, 2025
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3rd place at Windsor Ninja Academy Tier 1 WNL, 2024
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3-time World Finalist for The World Ninja League
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Placed 50 out of 300 competitors in my age group at the WNL World Championships on the Endurance Circuit, 2025
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Placed 9th out of 71 competitors in my age group at WNL 2024 Northeast Regionals. This was a particularly memorable competition because I had cleared the course (meaning that I completed every obstacle, which is not typical in most comps – and it was my first time doing so) but a referee mistakenly said I failed the last obstacle. The refs realized they made a mistake and made me re-run the entire course. I was able to stay calm and did a full clear a second time.
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NSC League (most competitive Ninja League)
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Competed in NSC Professional League, September 2025
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Qualified for NSC Youth Sectional Championships, 2025
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4th Place on Hybrid course at NSC Youth Stamford Ninja Academy, May 2025
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Advanced to second stage at every NSC Youth competition in which competed
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Other:
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Hiked Mt. Katahdin (The tallest mountain in Maine, and one of the most challenging to hike on the East Coast)
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Completed two-week backpacking and kayaking trip in Maine
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Completed three-day backpacking trip on Mt. Moriah, New Hampshire with Appalachian Mountain Club
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Sorry of there is any typos I typed this really quick.
Would someone be okay with telling me my chances for Choate and Loomis.
Also I have 5 family members who went to Choate (Mom, Dad, Uncle, 2 Cousins)
Choate is my first choice I sent them an extra letter saying that I would absolutely attend if accepted.
Thank You So Much!
o ye that chance me was lwk old only applied to 4 as I got into two local schools
I don’t want to be rude or anything of the sort, but you should post this on the chance me thread, as the Freakout thread isn’t the place to send your entire application
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Got it Thank you!
7 MORE DAYS OMGGGGGG, I’m so scared but only a week left
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Only a week left…… 
Got the Lawrenceville handwritten card in the mail yesterday. Not sure if that went out to everyone or if it’s a sign, trying to wait patiently one more week.
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What was written there? I mean if you don’t mind to tell….
I didn’t get it