Phillips Exeter

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<p>It has always been a dream of mine to go to Phillip’s Exeter Academy. My dad attended and is now an active alumnus of the school. I was just wondering what my chances were of going as a repeat sophomore. I took the SSAT 2 years ago without studying and got an 80%. This year, I’m taking it again and hoping for the 90’s (with studying). </p>

<p>Academics:

  • all honor classes, weighted GPA 3.7 at the end of freshmen year… hoping to get up to a 3.8 this year
  • good recs</p>

<p>Athletics:

  • varsity ice hockey as a freshmen (though I didn’t play in games)
  • freshmen field hockey (i’m not planning on playing at exeter)
  • rowing (novice as a freshmen, now I’m on varsity)
  • I’ve already talked to the crew coach and am hoping to meet her and my next regatta</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:

  • active member of my church
  • sing/play piano
  • horseback ride since I was 4
  • volunteer at a therapeutic riding center
  • Student council
  • French club
  • Global Citizenship club</p>

<p>Please let me know what you all think-- I’m open to any advice! Thank you!</p>

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<p>I have no idea. You might get more (and more useful) replies in the Prep School Admissions subforums.</p>

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<p>Try posting in the prep school admissions forum :)</p>

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<p>^^ I think you do have a good chance, as long as you show to the admissions officers that you care and have a really keen interest in the school and what it will offer you. You sound like a very intelligent independent person which is good when applying for prep schools or basically anything of importance!</p>