Applying Late to St. George's

Prep School Admissions
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<p>I've decided to apply late to St. George's, and I was wondering how good my chances are. I'm almost done with the short answers/essay right now, and I should have the app. sent in by the middle of April. I'm taking a tour at the end of April, and I'm trying to schedule an interview now. I know that St. G's is pretty selective, and I'm just worried because I don't have outstanding ECs or anything. I have pretty much all As throughout middle school and 9th grade(currently in 9th), with about 3 or 4 B+s throughout the 3 and a half yrs. This year I did one season of crew, one of sailing. I'm in a few clubs(math team, ambassadors, etc.), I do math help during my study, just started to play the guitar, just started to volunteer at a hospital. My essays are alright, but writing is not my strong point so I'm slightly worried about that. I also mentioned the 3 awards I got in MS (math, english, president's award), and a partial scholarship for the school i attend now(it's private--award was for academics). </p>

<p>Obviously, there are no guarantees with late admissions, but I would really love to go. I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance.</p>

<p>Any comments would be great.
Thanks. (I'm not sure if chances threads are a regular occurence on this thread, so I'm sorry if they aren't.)</p>

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<p>How were your SSAT scores? Do you need any financial aid? Have they given any indication if they have room for sophomores for next year?</p>

<p>Good luck. SGS is a great school on a beautiful campus, with very friendly kids.</p>

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<p>I got 90% percentile on my SSATs(I only found out I was taking them the day before. I don't need financial need. Also, I'm possibly just applying as a day student.</p>

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<p>You best bet would be to contact St. George's directly and see if they anticipate any opening for a day student who will be a sophomore. Many schools limit the number of day students and it is even harder to get than as a boarding student. Since you are a late applicant, they also have kids on the waitlist as well as those to whom an offer has already been given.</p>

<p>Since you don't need FA, that will help quite a bit.</p>

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<p>I agree, normally it is more difficult to get accepted as a day student - you never know though :) Your stats are terrific and best of luck to you!</p>

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<p>my son applied to a school which was a boarding/day school.. admissions actually told him his chances were better as a boarder</p>

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<p>i was accepted there, and my grades are all mostly b+ - a+. It is a great school and good luck :) People do generally have a better chance as a boarder though.</p>