Chance me for boarding schools????

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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<p>Hi, I'm looking to get into anyone or more of the following schools:
Phillips Academy Andover
Georgetown Preparatory School
Phillips Exeter Academy
Deerfield Academy.
My mom and dad are hesitant to let me apply (although I already have :) )because they think I may not get in, and would rather save me the trouble. Please chance me to let me know what my chances really are :) I'll chance back if you want.</p>

<p>Here are somethings about me:
- I am a male 9th grader
- I am a third Maori, a third Bengali and a third American
- I was born in New Zealand but moved to the US at the age of five for kindergarden
- I am fluent in Bengali, Maori, American, Italian and I am also in a senior spanish class
Here are some academic achievements:
Elementary school:
- Won elementary school spelling bee
- Won Young Scholar award for Achievement in Sciences
- Captained my junior quiz bowl team to a national title of Best 10 and under
- Had perfect attendance
- Was Class President</p>

<p>Middle School
- Served on student government for 4 years as president and vice president
- Gifted classes for all classes all years
- Scholastic Writing Awards Gold Key in Poetry, Short story and memoir and a silver key in poetry
- Took high school class on Spanish during 8th grade and high school classics in 7th
- Middle School quiz bowl captain- 1st in state twice, 3 in nationals
- Spent a year abroad in Italy on exchange student program</p>

<p>Here are the classes I'm taking this year and first quarter grades:
Latin III Honors: A
Computer Science II Honors: A-
Chemistry III: A+
Calculus II Honors: A-
American History I Honors: A
Orchestra: A+
College Placement English: A
Spanish III Honors: A
PE: A+</p>

<p>I thought those grades were pretty good with a gpa around 4.4.</p>

<p>For PE I am currently captain of my schools varsity basketball team with a PPG of 37.2. and RPG of 15.7 I have been recruited by Stanford and Duke for partial scholarships in basketball. I am also on the USA National 16 and under team for rugby and have been recruited for the Auckland Blues 16 and under team back in NZ.
I am learning how to surf and snowboard in my spare time.
I have also attended a WVU soccer camp this past summer as well as Stanford's gifted youth program. I worked the rest of the summer at a underprivileged children's camp. During winter I fly back to NZ to help rebuild the cities of Christchurch and Lyttleton.
I have also been playing guitar since the age of 7, violin since the age of 6 and drums since the age of 11. My vocal abilities have also landed me several guest appearances in the Metropolitan Opera.
This past year my youth group has raised over 75,000 dollars to assist impoverished children around the world.</p>

<p>My SSAT scores were
800 verbal
780 Math
770 reading</p>

<p>I have nearly finished my essays except for a few touchups but they should be fine :). I have also set interviews with Deerfield and Georgetown already so I'm excited.</p>

<p>A hook for me is that I am mixed race, born in another country, I speak four languages fluently and have spent a year abroad already.</p>

<p>Please chance me well and I'll chance you!!! thanks!!!!!</p>

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<p>oops also forgot to add I have dual citizen ship in NZ and US XD</p>

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<p>come on guys any suggestions or comments :slight_smile: ?</p>

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<p>2 comments before I get my coffee</p>

<p>I would suggest sleep.</p>

<p>Make sure your parents support your quest.</p>

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<p>Holy crap. You are probably one of the most qualified applicants I’ve seen. You sound nice, I’m just very glad I’m not applying for the same grade as you. Honestly, I can’t even fathom why your parents wouldn’t think you could get in. Your application is stellar. I even doubt you should apply for boarding school, you seem set for college with partial scholarships from two amazing schools. Just make sure your interviews go well, your essays are great, and try to bear the long wait until March 10. Good Luck!!! :slight_smile: pm me with any questions…</p>

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<p>could you chance me…?</p>

<p>Male
Applying for 9th grade at Andover, Exeter, St. Pauls
I have all straight A’s.
Play the Piano, Saxaphone and Guitar.
For piano, I have went to the state finals twice and have won 2nd in a statewide competition. I have included a cd with application.
spent 250 hours last year at a homeless shelter serving lunch.
Raised 13,000 for the charity with my brother.
Interviews were great!
Went to Andover summer camp and received a 5 (honors)
Play varisty basketball, tennis, and have a 3rd dan in Tae Kwon Do.
Asian-American
96 ssat score.
Recommendations should be good,
essays were good.
Take Algebra 2 (most advanced course)
Also will legally(won’t have to take in public high school) finish 11th and 12th grade english this year.
Sew, knit, and cook in spare time. (interesting, right?)
There’s more…but it’s a lot more…so that’s it for now.</p>

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<p>weatherby- ha yea don’t worry I get enough sleep :)</p>

<p>magusalex- thanks! that is pretty reassuring for me, but I hope the schools feel the same way. I guess the main reason my parents think I may not get in is that they’re kinda genius’ themselves and I just look normal in their eyes :P</p>

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<p>I don’t support chancing, but I saw this and couldn’t resist. All I can say is “Wow.”! You’ve really exhausted class options and whatnot. Great job! You’re over-qualified for pretty much every school :)</p>

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<p>laughalittle- thank you so much!!! that really honors me that you say that!!!</p>

<p>magusalex- oh and about the chancing: wow you are really qualified too! it looks like as well as being a star student, you are also highly committed to your EC’s. I say you have a high chance of getting in!</p>

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<p>do you really avg. 37 ppg? are you nationally ranked number one or something? cause that is really good!you must be nationallt ranked! you are a definate yes to me.</p>

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<p>I mean, honestly. With those scores, your class choices, your fluency in 4 languages, and your accomplishments, you should go far. Not to degrade any other applicants, but your resume is impressive to say the least. I honestly think you could just go to college right now. You’ve already completed senior level courses! I don’t know how you fit free time in there…your schedule is exhausting the look at. I’ll be crossing my fingers for you on March 10th. You seem down to earth despite your myriad triumphs and accolades. Any school would be lucky to have you. :)</p>

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<p>aznboi717- ha yes I actually do average 37 PPG. I am not ranked number one though because my high school isn’t very good and we aren’t even ranked XD and thanks! I’m glad you think I’ll get in!</p>

<p>laughalittle- shucks your embarrassing me :). Thanks for all the positive feedback! I have considered applying for junior colleges but have decided against it, because I don’t want to skip any grades and be younger than everyone else. Lastly: so scared for March 10th! thanks for the good luck!</p>

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<p>Now, go to sleep and stop worrying.</p>

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<p>I completely agree laughalittle, he should just go to college. Many other applicants are probably extremely intimidated. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>I like this guy ^^^^^ :)</p>

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<p>hahaha it’s true though, I wish you the best of luck. Fingers crossed. Are you going to stay up until 12 a.m. to find out the decision? We should all stay up and talk.</p>

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<p>have you been to any national debates yet mmpqu2? if so which ones i might have seen your school</p>

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<p>mmpqu2 have you been to any national debates like ohio valley or michigan?if so i might have seen your team there? what team or school are you one?</p>

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<p>magusalex- i probably will stay up until 12 to find out</p>

<p>aznboi717- i have been to national debates but none in those areas or around there. i would prefer not to disclose my school for internet safety sorry :)</p>

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<p>sorry about the school thing, but which tournaments have you been to?if you do policy do you go to like greenhill fall invite or idk Big Bronx. I really don’t know any other national debate tourneys than the ones i named? that’s interesting everyone who has been to a national tourney i know says they have been to ohio valley though. huh</p>