<p>I'm currently in 7th grade and I go to a pretty bad public school. I just learned about boarding schools and found an interest in them a couple of months ago and I think it may be too late to start extracurricular activities to put in my application. I'm the type of person who dreams about going, but has no chance. I just want some perspective and if you don't think I stand a chance, please tell me because I don't want to keep thinking I can be accepted. </p>
<p>GRADES: Mainly A's and a couple of B's
SSAT: I haven't taken it it, but if I did I would not do well. (I would definitely score below 50%)
SPORTS: I've played soccer for 7 years. My first 4 years were recreational. My last 3 were in a premiere league. I'm also planning on starting crew and cross country running.
EXTRACURRICULAR S: My school doesn't offer any extra curricular except NJHS. I didn't sign up because after going to a couple of 'sample' meetings I knew that they weren't actually making a cause. I know that it's good for your application, but I didn't want to be part of a group of people who just goofed off without actually helping our town.
1. I founded a volunteer group with a couple of friends and we volunteer at a shelter once a week.
2. I've been playing the piano for 3 years and I started playing the guitar a couple of months ago.
(I stopped playing piano after 2 years and picked it back up a year ago.)</p>
<p>Again, please let me know if I stand a chance. If not, then please be straightforward. I want to apply to the top notch schools. ie Deerfield, Choate, Hotchkiss, Andover, & Taft. Let me know of some others one too! Thanks!</p>