Applying to Prep School!!!

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I'm not sure what I see
Cupid don't **** wit me!
Are you telling me this is a sign?</p>

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<p>Are you telling me this is a sign?</p>

<p>I apologize for having not posted earlier. I had been dispreferred (you guys use the "R" word - too extreme) by Exeter, and Waitlisted by Hotchkiss. No news from Taft yet. The reason for these events were clearly stated: I am an international applicant requesting for nearly full-ride financial aid. There could be a plethora of other factors however, this was the main reason for my dispreference.</p>

<p>Ironically, after about several months of boarding school excitement, all my excitement has turned into a new one altogether. I'm actually not sure if I want to go board anymore; Exeter was at the top of my mind however, that didn't follow through now did it? To be very frank, I thought I would get into Exeter. But when you get dispreferred, it's a whole new Math problem. I stared at the screen, trying to digest the whole information. And ironically, I just walked away from the screen and continued to work on my self-study...just like that.</p>

<p>prepparent, keep motivating these kids. They have an awesome future. Glad you're here to help give out your thoughts. God bless you, and everyone here.</p>

<p>As for me? Well I'm going to have to get off Collegeconfidential now do I? It has been a great few months; signed up after I took the January SAT. But I have to move on now. It's Spring Break, and I have to grab some domestic chances. Some guys at the University are building their solar car; it'd be cool if I can help out! So much to learn: Engineering fluids, and applications, (calc, c++, fortran...) from my good ol' man. I've noticed some people have mentioned God on here and lemme tell you: He's a good man. Hopefully he helps you on your paths because truthfully, he helped mine. Hotchkiss, Taft, or Exeter won't be needing me in their schools; they already have a group of bright children. My school however, needs me. My community, needs me. Just as much as I realized I needed them.</p>

<p>So much out there is waiting. Wherever you guys go, please please please, remember the Canadians. They rejected (yes! I used the word!) American missile proposal, they play some darn good hockey, and most of all, they make the best beer! Honestly, I'm not sad, mad or glad. I'm stoic, and rightfully so.</p>

<p>I'm so excited about what's coming up this summer and for my Junior year. This is always what I wanted to do, and just maybe; I'll follow in the RSI footsteps: Fluids Dynamics. </p>

<p>I'll let you guys know how my Taft and my Telluride Association Summer Program applications go. That should be very soon. But after that, I'll have to get back 100% to my life. I've learned a lot here...</p>

<p>Love ya'll.</p>

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<p>jthecanadian:Actually I think Canadian beer is becoming much like American beer and should be put back in the horse. Exeter was a long shot for a Canadian, don't beat yourself up for it. Tant pis pour Exeter--no pun intended. There is always Princeton where the odds are much more favourable for indigent Canadians but do keep UofT Engineering Science as a fallback. Hope you make TASP</p>

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<p>jthec, thankyou for the kind words. I know exeter was at the top of your list. as a junior it becomes a brutal numbers game. i know you know that being disprefeered will open many new opportunities for you.I hope you will consider taft if the opportuniy arises. jthe c, wherever you end up, it will be a boon for that school. not only are you bright, you seem quite mature and level headed. These are qualities that will serve you well in the future. keep us posted on taft and other plans. if your speaking of molson beer, one of the son's is a class mate of my d at middlesex.</p>

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<p>JtheCanadian. Love your optimism - it's very inspirational. There are not many people out there like you, who can turn something that would initially seem very disappointing into an opportunity of an acceptance into your destiny. God definitely has a plan for your where you are at right now.</p>

<p>God bless and best wishes.</p>

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<p>Im not optimistic really and ive only received one rejection letter</p>

<p>and btw, canadian beer is way better than american...at least that's what ive heard.....</p>

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<p>Sorry, must have misunderstood you.</p>

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<p>J, you are too awesome. Seriously...you're going places...it's people like you who jump right back up after rejection who succeed.</p>

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<p>you don't have to leave college conf...go to the college part of the sight, being a junior next there is some good stuff there!!!</p>

<p>ps- great attitude JteCan... ; )</p>

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<p>well, its a few days after the decisions were mailed...hows everyone going? Where's everyone going? Why are you making the choices?</p>

<p>peace and g'luck to y'all!</p>

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<p>hey, can you guys put up your rejection letters so we can compare?i think mine up on this one....</p>

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<p>Eh...I have no enthusiasm to write the whole thing on here...but I can tell you that they misspelled my name when they rejected me...::sigh::</p>

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<p>yukkkkkk...no, i mean, copy and paste it for the net.</p>

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<p>Oh it's not on the internet for me...I got my letter through mail.</p>

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<p>Here's my opinion on rejections to the top schools like Exeter and Andover, but acceptances to very good schools like Lawrencville and Taft:</p>

<p>Fantastic. For most cases, going to a school like Lawrencville sure beats going to the school you currently go to (unless you're that kid who's applying to Exeter from Harker...). Plus, if you're one of those people who think you're smart enough to go to Exeter and those other top schools, even better! At Taft, for example, you could be in the top of your class. You may think, "Oh, it wont be challenging! It's too easy," but in reality these schools still offer a very challenging work load, so you could still have the same challenge as at the top schools and still be in the top of your class. I may be wrong, but Lawrenceville students may not be as competitive as, say, Andover students, which is all the better for you!
You always have to think to yourself: sure, I didn't get into my dream school, but all of these schools are dream schools compared to my current school!</p>

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<p>Accepted at Exeter!!! (Got it via USPS Priority Mail today, and I live in MA.)</p>

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<p>Congratulations tekno! I'm so excited for you!
And I totally agree with you, coolblue. All of these schools are excellent and much better then the average American high school, and you'd be getting a great education at any of them.</p>

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<p>tekno 10m, WOW, fantastic! what schools do you now have to choose from?</p>

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<p>I have posted my rejection letter from choate, st'paul, and groton
I am so depressed after all I wish my parent had some money, my father is student at Seminary and he is persuing his doctoral degree and he is 50 years old. so, I had to request the finincial aid, and I even don't have American citizenship. I didn't get Fedex letter today, so I think I am out of boat from Andvoer or Exeter...... I hate does admission officers... My parent even cursed at me when I told them that I didn't get in.. I had 98 on my SSAT and I had A average since 6th grade, I had more than 10 ECs, and decent essay. I been to America for only 3 years and My english have only some pronunciation errors. I hope Exeter or Andover admission had some clemency on me, I guess I have to wait until monday. (I got my rejection letter from Choate today)</p>

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<p>skyykj, your'e breaking my heart. please don't give up yet. you still have 2 schools left to hear from. because you did not recieve any news yet on A and E means absolutely nothing. on paper you are very qualified. I'm so sorry your parents are upset, but maybe they hurt for you as well and this is their gut reaction, i'm not saying I agree with this reaction, but sometimes as parents we do things out of character. you can't give up just yet. let's see what happens on monday. in the meantime, remember you are qualified and you still have 2 possible schools left.</p>

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<p>I totally agree with prepparent, not only on the fact that you still have a chance at AE, but also that you can't give up at this point. View these admissions as prep. for college admissions, and learn from your mistakes. Great SSAT scores as well as SAT don't guarentee entrance but instead are just weighed as a factor. I know that this seems to be a reoccuring theme on this forum, but judging you from your writing and points of views, if you are not accepted is is definately the schools loss. Also, make sure you understand that whatever happens will be for the best. With that said, I want to wish my sincerest good wishes and best of luck.</p>

<p>prepparent, it is a noble thing you do when encouraging everyone who needs it. Without you, this forum will not be the same. Again, thank you for all of your encouragement to those who need it, and please, keep it up.</p>