<p>I'm completely new to this website (I made this account literally within the past 5 minutes) so forgive me if I inadvertently commit a faux-pas or don't understand any acronyms.
I'm a sophomore and I'm 15. I'm not too worried about entering later in terms of making friends and all that, but more in terms of will-they-let-me-in and will-I-be-far-behind.
I have my eye on about 26 different different schools which I have pretty much not narrowed down at all, all in the Northeast (my mother doesn't want me any farther away), namely: Andover, Exeter, Choate, Kent, Groton, Pomfret, Hotchkiss, Mercersburg, Deerfield, Middlesex, St. Paul's, Emma Willard's, Lawrenceville, NMH, St. Andrew's, Blair, Westminster, Dana Hall, Milton (which I may rule out due to the day/boarding ratio), Chatham Hall, Peddie, Taft, St. George's, St. Mark's, Concord Academy, and the Masters School (which I particularly don't see much information on so if someone could share some information it would be appreciated).</p>
<p>I'm finding it hard to find information that isn't, you know, trying to convince you to apply to the schools. I have done some research but there's just so much out there that all sounds about the same that I'm having some trouble.
Sorry if these are kind of a bunch of different topics. Basically just if you know anything about being new as a junior at any of these schools or any schools or anything worth mentioning about any of these schools then that would be cool.</p>
<p>My first concern would be that almost all the schools you listed have a deadline of Jan 15 for applications. Have you completed your applications and paid the fees yet?</p>
<p>Here’s the thing: I came back from a study abroad in Europe at the end of December, so we realized pretty much immediately that I would have to apply late. I haven’t even had the opportunity to take any of the required standardized tests and can’t take the SAT for 2 weeks, since my school only has juniors take the PSATs.</p>
<p>I understand that some of those schools may not accept late applications, though, but all the ones that I checked did.
Sorry if I sound incredibly uninformed. It may be because I am.</p>
<p>Lawrenceville’s application deadline for boarders is 1/31. You still have time. I’ve met several new juniors here, so it’s possible. Also, it’s almost impossible to get admitted into the most selective schools as a late applicant. </p>
<p>Remember that being a late applicants are considered on a rolling basis, meaning you’re put behind everyone on the waitlist, unless you have some x factor that makes the schools REALLY want you.</p>
<p>Alright, thank you very much. I think I misspoke a little bit before when I said I was going to apply late, knowing that some schools had later deadlines and thinking that I may still try later for some of the others but yeah based on your information that probably wouldn’t be the best idea. Thank you.</p>
<p>Some schools with a 1/15 deadline don’t actually start evaluating applications until 2/1 (they use the time to track down missing pieces), so it’s possible some of them would consider you as on-time if you got everything in by the end of the month. But it sounds as if that may be a problem with your test results. Also keep in mind that many of these schools don’t admit many juniors. For example, Concord usually admits only 1 to 3 juniors.</p>
<p>Yes, all the schools will indeed accept late applications, but what they are not telling you is that for the uber-selective schools your application will not be evaluated in the first applicant pool. And unless you are a “special interest” like a recruited athlete or development case (i.e. big financial donor), you will likely end up in the Wait List pile.</p>
<p>confusedonhades: I thought about it the idea of a repeat year for about 16 seconds. So no.
Unless you think it’s possible that I could apply as a sophomore and then graduate a year early? Nevermind. That’s a stupid idea. Or is it…?</p>
<p>photodad: Are all the schools pretty much like that, or are there some exceptions? Also, how many people even apply for junior year generally? I can’t imagine it’s very many.</p>
<p>I’m not sure about other schools. Those with more turnover would have more openings. I think Concord gets 20 or more applications for those few openings.</p>
<p>It sounds like you are a sophomore now, without any applications in or testing completed, considering boarding school for the future. It is too late for next year in most programs. You might find a few stray spots at less competitive schools, if you are full pay only.</p>
<p>Junior year is hard to enter because so much is going on with SATs, college apps, etc. As early apps become more common, by the end of Junior year it’s mostly over.</p>
<p>Suggest considering a PG year if you want a prep school diploma. That will be easier than applying as a repeat junior or 1 year senior next year.</p>