Which of these schools would take me??

cococassidy
Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:43:08 +0000

I’m a current eighth grader at a performing arts charter school in Massachusetts. I’m thinking about boarding school for my high school experience. The schools I am interested in are; Taft, Hotchkiss, NMH, Choate, and Andover. I have a legacy at both Hotchkiss and NMH.
I just wanted to know what YOU thought my chances were at these competitive schools.
I’ve been playing the flute for four years and was in the pit-band for the school musical last year. I also got into the SYS (Springfield Youth Symphony) which is pretty competitive.
I do well in my classes. My school’s grading system is a little weird and the grades you can get are ‘M’ (missing) ‘1’ (beginning) ‘2’ (developing) ‘3’ (accomplished) and ‘4’ (exemplary). I get all 4’s in Humanities and mostly 3’s in Science and Math. I’ll get good teacher recommendations because my teachers really like me (I think).
I don’t play any sports. It isn’t required at my school.
I was in the 7/8th grade play last year, and I’m in Children’s Theater this year.
I was in GSA last year and elected as 8th grade rep for this year!!
I did African Dance last year, as well.
I am in level 2 Spanish and I also TA level 1 Spanish.
I did a songwriting course with elementary students from Harlem and that was a great experience.
So that’s basically it. Please be honest. Where would I fit in? What are my advantages to different schools? What schools would take me? Do I have a chance with any?
Thanks!