<p>Can someone please tell me my chances of being accepted into Phillips Academy Andover:</p>
<p>-I am an Indian male.
-Applying for 9th Grade (2014-15)
-In Algebra ll Honors (math is my specialty)
-Leader in 3 Science Olympiad Teams in my school
-Participate in a cultural school
-Play Recreation Basketball (6 yrs)
-Interview: 9/10 (interviewer seemed to have liked me; said I have a "great interest in learning")
-Essays: 8/10 (in progress; nothing extraordinary so far)
-Teacher Recommendations: (I expect them to be written well; my teachers, principal seem to like me)
-School Grade: All A-/A/A+ 's since 5th grade</p>
<p>SSAT SCORES: Overall: 2181-86%
Verbal:79%(716) ; Math: 99%(800) ; 57%(665)</p>
<p>Please let me know your opinion ASAP. Thanks!
(be honest - I am open to harsh criticism)</p>
<p>I can’t believe you are seriously asking. Let me tell you something with scores like that you just need to count you lucky stars that you were able to get a math, and verbal score that high.</p>
<p>@wordwormy - I know my scores are high above average, but I am afraid that my reading scores might hut my chances. Additionally, I do not have any community service and only have a couple extracurricular activities. I have been told I am a very bright child, but I do not know if Andover will be able to see this…</p>
<p>Public Service Announcement: Please don’t post info like the date you interviewed. Your enthusiasm is understandable, but try not to identify yourself with too much information.</p>
<p>All the best and good luck.</p>
<p>therealronak- you need to understand that there are probably 2000 applicants that have similar credentials so the question that increases your chances- what talent do you bring to the table, music, athletics, art, dance? How are your basketball skills because they need good players? Boarding or day? Financial Aid or full pay? Also, teachers recommendations do play an important part in the process. Good luck.</p>
<p>Excellent scores young man! The math score in particular is off-the-charts good. 86 is a great overall score that you should be proud of, and you do have a chance at any school. But you should apply to a few schools to better your chances. Any of the top 20 schools will give you the education you are looking for because in the end, it is up to you even more than it is up to the school.</p>