<p>i dont find andover snobbish at all. its actually a lot less cliquey than my public school. its also (i think) a lot more layed back than other private schools. There's no dress code, sit down dinners, required breakfast, etc.</p>
<p>YAY! I just got back from my interview!!!!!</p>
<p>how did it go ?</p>
<p>Hii
ahh..I'm applying to Exeter, Andover, Hotchkiss, Lawrenceville (cuz it's near home). I'm really scared about the whole process and was wondering if my chances were good if my overall percentile on SSAT was 97%</p>
<p>honestly dont worry about scores. they're more concerned with accepting a human being and as long as you get close to straight As with SSAT in the 90s, you are as competitive as anyone else. i have friends with 99s who didn't get in. if you give a complete picture of yourself and don't hold back, they will want you. i had similar scores and was admitted to andover, exeter, st. pauls. my recommendations and essays probably did it.</p>
<p>gandalfmight, what school did you interview for?</p>
<p>The school that I interviewed for was Phillips Exeter and the interview was great!</p>
<p>Oh, my Exeter interview/interviewer was awkward... and scary :( ~~</p>
<p>gandalfmight and esahopeful95, could you elaborate on your Exeter interviews? How long were they and what kinds of questions did they ask? Did they talk most of the time, were they friendly, things like that. Thanks</p>
<p>hehe incoming freshmen are so cute and misinformed...seriously though, you don't want to go to boarding school unless ur prepared to be real cutthroat. I'll probably take a lot of fire for this but I dont care, its the truth. All boarding school teaches you is how to lie and cheat to get ahead, which is what our society is like i guess</p>
<p>Hey guys... Sorry... I haven't been writing because a...um... giant possum attacked my computer, making it impossible for me to type!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>No, I am sad to say the reason in case any of you were somewhat wondering (though I seriously doubt it) why I have not been writing is because I am LAZY!</p>
<p>I've had interviews with Milton, Exeter and Choate so far. Milton's and Exeter's went great, Choate either liked me or hated me, not really sure, though I suspect the latter. Now I am in a dilemna of either Exeter or Milton assuming I am accepted. Both have pros and cons, and I want to go to the best choice. But of coure, I'm going to visit all schools I'm accepted at, so I can rest. Esa, did you have that Michael Gary guy? What did you think?</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, has anyone else had stress nightmares like I do? I mean, I'll dream I'll be getting a letter in the mail from Exeter or Milton and it will read, "Dear Ms. ...., we regret to inform you...."</p>
<p>God, I need to relax.</p>
<p>In other news, I am taking off tomorrow and the day after that to finish my essays and short questions but I like my essays and they seem strong. At least I hope.</p>
<p>Esa!!! You are now a fellow Californian like moi! Soooo... how does it feel to have Ahnold as your governator? 8-D</p>
<p>Wish me luck, I take the SSAT again this Saturday, and I plan to do better, because this time, I will... ready? SLEEP!!! </p>
<p>Am listening to Green Day and feel strangely calm. In case anyone cares. Which I doubt. </p>
<p>Soooooooooo.... to save you from the extreme monotony in my sad, high school-obsessed, Green Day rockin', politically complaining life, I will stop.</p>
<p>xoxo,
Zafira</p>
<p>Hey,
I interviewed off campus for Exeter, it went mildy bad/weird. I think I'll get in though and I moved back to NC. Hallelujah!!! I hated California, they permanently relocated us to NC. I'm so happy :) :)! Anyway. Why is everyone so worried about SSAT scores really? I got a 92 overall and people are retaking them with 97's. If you've got 90 or above your pretty much in the ball park so why waste another 83 dollars and more money to send new test scores that might go down to schools. They'll think youre obsessed!!! Is anyone else done with the application process. I've sent every thing in except the financial aid forms! And they're going in the mail tomorrow! YEA! How's everybody! Talk! Talk! NC is the BEST!!!</p>
<p>Wut's wrong with California? :-( That's okay, I understand about moving, it really sucks... But I beg to differ that North Carolina is better. Just because we have a body-building, chauvinistic millionaire governor does not mean you are better. We have an awesome possum history and... GREEN DAY's FROM THERE!!!!!!! Hahahahaha, Anywayz..</p>
<p>Am working on my Choate application right now, so I'm going to make this quick.</p>
<p>I had my interview off campus also, and I was just curious.</p>
<p>I'm only retaking it as I guess my own personal challenge, just to see how much better I can do.</p>
<p>I have to stop procrastinating on my essays, so I'll stop.</p>
<p>It's awesome to talk again with you.</p>
<p>xoxo,
Zafira</p>
<p>Question: did the general information application for Exeter seem really similar to the preliminary application to you, Esa?</p>
<p>Yeah, it was basically the same thing (kinda redundant), but its Exeter my great second choice so I'll do what ever it takes to complete the application. How far along are you on all of your applications and where else are you applying?</p>
<p>the best Prep school is the Naval Academy Prep school....hands down</p>
<p>Whew... Okay, I was kinda scared... Anyways, I am applying to
Exeter</p>
<p>Milton (am in a dilemna with those, not sure which one I want to go to, some days, it's Milton, others it's Exeter)</p>
<p>Choate</p>
<p>Thatcher (in California)</p>
<p>and other safties in the area near I live</p>
<p>I still need to finish (looks uber sheepish), but I'm almost done. I hate handwriting these essays!!!!! I understand why we have to, but it doesn't make me like it better. My hand will be scared for life...</p>
<p>AHH!!!! I am going insane!!!!!</p>
<p>I'm done. what a relief. also applying to Exeter, st. Paul's, deerfield. College apps. can't be anymore difficult than this with the required interview,ssat,essays, recs,etc.etc. I'm almost burning out on the whole subject for the first time. Zafira, why do we have to handwrite these things?</p>
<p>Zafira, how do you think Thatcher compares to the E. Coast schools?</p>
<p>Zafira, Did you look at cate? I wanted to apply but my mom said NO WAY. She thought i would spend all my time surfing at the beach., What do you think about it?</p>