Applying to Loomis, Hill, Exeter, and Wilbraham and Monson

<p>I am in 9th grade at a public school in Arizona, Which is 47th in education , but I am applying to boarding schools for 10th grade. My grades for 7th and 8th grade were A's, B's, and C's, and got one D during 7th grade. I was rejected from a private school which improved my grades towards the end of 8th grade. So far this year, I have all A's in the highest level honors classes with a possible GPA of 4.25. I am almost certain I will keep a GPA of 4.25 the whole year.I am able to write essays pretty well. I am applying for financial aid and the most I can afford is probably 8,000. I am also and African-American student. </p>

<p>I haven't taken the ssat yet but these are my credentials.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars
Boy Scouts - 4 years ( I am planning on becoming an Eagle Scout between January and March of 2012)
Soccer - 2 years
Tennis - 1 year
I started a Model U.N. Club at my high school and am the president.
Cycling - 2 months out of school and am part of the cycling club
Acoustic Guitar - 2 years
Community Service - I have done roughly 90 + hours with Boy scouts and with other community service opportunities.
Speech and Debate club
Mench club- ( A jewish community service club but is open to non Jewish people also)
DECA- ( A club for business and marketing)
Rugby - 2 months</p>

<p>Any Suggestions?</p>

<p>** good choices btw…**</p>

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<p>Phillips Exeter Academy is a New Hampshire boarding school that’s among the oldest in the country. For over two centuries, Exeter has been doing its best to unite knowledge and goodness, seeking to cultivate in students honorable values, intellectual curiosity, academic ability and good character. Exeter aims to cultivate young people who will become productive members of society through good personal and academic development. The school aims to help young people become less self-involved and more aware of the world around them.</p>

<p>The educators of Exeter aims to teach students to think independently, to discuss openly, to analyze what they learn and combine this with goodness and a lifelong commitment to help others.</p>

<p>In terms of their course offerings, Exeter is undoubtedly one of the best in the country. Theyoffer 450 courses in 19 subject areas. There are over 200 faculty members coming from different backgrounds and expertise in order to make the students’ learning experience as diverse as possible. Classes are kept small at only an average of 12 students per class and the teacher to student ratio is 1:5. Exeter prepares students for life through teaching them skills and providing life-changing experiences at school. At Exeter, students can flourish and be as bright as they can. They are encouraged (and are expected) to ask questions. They can be part of a vibrant and supportive community.</p>

<p>Exeter’s athletic program has sports offerings such as basketball, baseball, ice hockey, lacrosse, golf, wrestling, and many more. Extracurricular programs include EPIIC (Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship), Asian Society, Anime Exeter, Amnesty International, Afro-Latino Exonian Society, and many others.</p>

<p>Exeter is also one of the safest boarding schools in the US, with their Facilities Managment Department providing efficient and reliable service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Facility Management Department responds to all emergencies and complaints and are equipped with communication equipment to keep them in constant touch with the local police and fire department.</p>

<p>Exeter’s excellent track record for college matriculation speaks for itself. Some of the top schools where graduates continue after graduation include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Georgetown, NYU, Dartmouth, and others.</p>