Can I get into Lawrenceville, Andover, Deerfield, or Exeter?

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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<p>Can I get into Lawrenceville, Andover, Deerfield, or Exeter?
I have discussed and thoroughly thought about my decision to a boarding school with my parents. We ended up agreeing to send me to boarding school; that is, if I get accepted. I aim to go to the more 'elite' schools versus the ordinary boarding schools. Do I have a chance to get into any of the following schools?
Academics-
7th grade: All A's except B in Algebra
2 HS credit classes: Spanish I and Algebra (two years ahead of regular math)
8th grade: All A's
2 HS credit classes: Spanish II and Geometry
Current(9th grade): Biology, Algebra II, Intermediate Band, Strings Ensemble, Physical Education, Honors English, Honors World History.</p>

<p>Extracurricular:
- Varsity tennis team
- Varsity track team
- Model UN
- Student Council 9th grade representative
- Speech/Debate team
- SHARE club (community service)</p>

<p>Outside of School:
- I am currently composing a music and writing a novel.
- I love to hang out with my friends
- I absolutely love to read fiction books! (;
- I volunteer at a local hospital</p>

<p>As far as the interview, I am certainly not concerned. My only concern is about the SSAT; I have not taken it before, and I am not sure if I will get in the 90th percentile or not! Also, I will be applying for financial aid. Btw, I don't know if this factor will give me a less chance of getting accepted, but I am Korean.</p>

<p>What are some advice you can give me in order to have a better chance to get accepted?</p>

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<p>Please please please answer me! It would be a huge help for you guys to help me out…</p>

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<p>Anyone…please? Seriously, more than 300 people read this, and not a single one answered? I’m desperate for answers, so I ask you to reply! Thanks</p>

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<p>Bump bump…</p>

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<p>You’re in ninth grade. you should seriously consider adhering to your studies between now and your senior year and THEN you can worry about where you’re going to get into.</p>

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<p>He’s talking about high schools. Exeterlover, there is a section specifically for prep school admissions. Post there.</p>

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<p>It can be difficult to know just what will attract an admissions committee. Great grades and scores are obviously the start, but sports and extra-curriculars are also important. So is “the fit.” On paper, you certainly look like you have a lot to offer, and I wish you the best as you pursue your goals!</p>

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<p>If you have a good fall-back option (i.e. your present school is fine), then by all means apply only to the elite schools: GO BIG OR GO HOME</p>

<p>If you are intent on having a BS experience and you also require FA, then it would be prudent to apply to some less uber-competitive schools. Don’t underestimate the difficulty of being admitted to the elite schools on you list. Even kids w high 90th-plus percentile SSAT scores don’t admitted to some of these schools-- I know, because it happened to DS.</p>

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<p>What GMT+7 said.</p>