<p>Thanks for your responses. It has been fun learning of your hopes and aspirations. It seems most you are 8th-9th graders, and so it is early to really KNOW what you eventually hope to do. However, I have to say that I admire the lofty goals you have set for yourselves. You are certainly far ahead of where I was at your age. My recollection is that, as an eighth-grader, I was certain I would someday play centerfield for the New York Yankees (that didn't happen -- not even close). In high school, it was med school (nope), and in college law school (changed my mind again). Finally, after graduation from business school, and stints in various large companies, I stumbled on investment banking/private equity. Never in a million years did I believe I would end up here, but it is the best thing that ever happened to me.</p>
<p>Anyway, my unsolicited advice is to follow your passion, keep your eyes & ears open, don't let anyone tell you can't do it, and enjoy the ride! The people you meet, places you see, and things you do will all have profound impacts on you. As 13-15 year olds I can think of no better place for you to broaden your horizons that the boarding schools to which you are applying. I hope that every school to which you applied invites you to join them next September. </p>
<p>If not, don't despair. Remember the words of Dr. Seuss in "Oh, the Places You'll Go: </p>
<pre><code> And will you succeed?
Yes! You will indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)
</code></pre>
<p>swordchic et al, some medical schools in addition to the M.D degree will have a dual md/phd program. you will have to research which schools offer this program. they will be the schools with heavy emphasis on research.</p>
<p>thank you prepparent! I googled it, and it's just what I was looking for!</p>
<p>Fantom, I totally agree with you..We should all keep our eyes open for new ideas. Me, I've been wanting to go into Neurosurgery (and research) since I was in Kindergarten..But I could change any minute :)</p>
<p>Just in case anyone cares, which I doubt, I want to be an attorney in environmental law (major in rhetoric with business, economics, political science, environmental science classes and a dual minor in Spanish and French. I plan to afterward spend 2 years in a Middle Eastern country to learn Arabic. Mandarin is also a must learn. Then I want to be a politician. BUT ALL SO I CAN HELP!!!! NOT BECAUSE I AM A GREEDY SELFISH LOSER!!!! I know that sounds like a perfectly stereotypical dreamer, but it's TRUE!!! I have my whole life planned out which is actually sad. </p>
<p>I just want to wish everyone good luck- you'd all better get in... YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! </p>
<p>Cliche number 3 which is completely mandatory to say but everyone hates to hear it and it makes you annoyed if it's directed at you: If you're not accepted, it's their loss. There. It's out of my system. GOOD LUCK!!!!!! BUENA SUERTE!!! YOU"LL ALL DO GREAT!!!!</p>
<p>Seeing as how it's after 9:00 EST and I don't see my decision at Lion Links, I'm assuming Exeter only posts decisions online for International applicants (I live in Texas). I'm sure most of you already knew this, but when Exeter used the term "those who live abroad," some people might have thought this meant one could live in one of the southern states and still receive his or her decision online.</p>
<p>Oh well, guess we'll have to wait a few more days...</p>
<pre><code> After long and careful consideration, the Admissions Committee has decided to place your name on the Waiting List for the Class of 2008. You are a talented student whom the Committee admires.
You will be considered for a space if one becomes available. If you wish for that to happen, please return the form enclosed in your official admissions packet no later than April 11. Should you decide to make other plans for your schooling next year, we would appreciate your notifying us of that as well.
We cannot forecast precisely the decisions of those who have been offered admission. We know that you and your parents will have specific questions about your status on our Waiting List; we hope that the enclosed sheet will prove helpful. Our best advice at this time is for you to consider all of your options and to let us know if Exeter is the school of your choice by remaining on our Waiting List.
We congratulate you on your fine record of accomplishments which deserves a much more fitting recognition than we can provide at this time. We hope that you will remain interested in Exeter and that ultimately we have a chance to offer you a place in Exeter's Class of 2008.
<p>Tara - thanks for your honesty. I think we should all follow Tara's example and post even disappointing news so next year's crew can read and learn from our experience.
Tara - waitlisting is pretty good! If it becomes your first choice - you could call them and keep in close touch that you are very very excited to fill a spot there; I've heard you should be very enthusiastic about it being your first choice to get in from the wait list..they want motivated kidsl.</p>
<p>Sorry about the disappointing news from Exeter. Remember that they are need to fill specific slots with students having specific talents. Perhaps they need an international student, a football player and someone who excells in math. By placing you on the waiting list, they are saying you are someone who would do well at Exeter, but when they were reveiwing the apps they did not have a slot available for some one with your specific talents at that time. One might open up. Keep your spirits up and good luck with your other two schools.</p>
<p>Im trying to access the decision online for andover.. but <a href="http://www.andover.edu%5B/url%5D">www.andover.edu</a> doesnt even work. Is anyone else experiencing this difficulty? Is it because the server is currently full?</p>
<p>tara, that's not the best news or the worst news you can recieve. I believe you have other schools left on your list so keep your head up and good things will happen. being waitlisted means you are a student they would accept if there was more spaces avaolable. so if exeter is your have to have school you still have hope.</p>