Chance me for BS?

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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<p>Hi CC Community,</p>

<p>I am a female 8th grader applying to various boarding schools for my freshman year (9th grade). I was hoping someone could chance me for Northfield Mount Hermon, Milton Academy, Hotchkiss, Exeter, Deerfield, Choate, and Groton. </p>

<p>My grades are not great... </p>

<p>My district's (public school) junior high starts in 7th grade and goes to 8th</p>

<p>In 7th grade, my overall grades were:</p>

<p>French: A-
English: A
Math: A-
Social Studies: A+
Science: A-/A</p>

<p>For 8th, the term is just closing so I don't really know my grades yet...</p>

<p>All I know is:</p>

<p>Math: A</p>

<p>Like I said, grades aren't top notch... but I come from a really competitive, tough district (Acton Boxborough). TONS of incoming 8th graders each year apply to schools.</p>

<p>I JUST took my SSATs... Overall my percentile was a 99.</p>

<p>Math was 99 (perfect 800)
Reading was 95
Verbal was 97</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars:</p>

<p>-Swimming on a USA team since I was 10.. 13 now, do the math :) Also, one of my coaches swam for Choate and another kid on my team goes there. </p>

<p>-I play(ed) the piano and got First Class Honors with Distinction on my theory and practical exams last year. I also scored amongst the highest in the state.</p>

<p>-Speech club at school. Last tournament I placed 3rd overall in Prose.. there were 21 people</p>

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<li><p>When I played the piano, I performed at a few local nursing homes in addition to normal recitals and competitions. </p></li>
<li><p>I speak and write Chinese fluently. (heritage)</p></li>
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<p>-I ran track for my school in the spring. I was the only 7th grader in varsity long jump (13.6 feet) and my track team won at states.</p>

<p>Not a lot, I know but I think my swimming is the main focus.</p>

<p>I won't be applying for financial aid. </p>

<p>I'm working on my relationships with my Math and English teacher. Wish me luck :)</p>

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<p>I’d really appreciate it if you guys could chance me… It would really mean a lot</p>

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<p>Also, I went to CTY which is a camp. I scored in the 99 percentile on the SCATs and got an award from John Hopkins Univ.</p>

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<p>hello!
first of all, i just want to say relax sweetie! i applied last year, and i was in your exact situation. i was nervous, anxious, wanted some other people to tell me i was qualified so i might believe in myself, etc. the thing is, i got some great advice.
BE YOURSELF! the admission team doesnt care about numbers, but really the kind of person you are. they dont accept people according to their qualifications. they look for how you can contribute to their community!
second, while this site can be extremely helpful in finding information, it can be poisonous. i remember logging off from CC feeling horribly underqualified and stupid after seeing some of the “chance-me” threads from other people. this is NO indication of whether they will get in or not! like i said before, it is ultimately the kind of person you are that will determine your results.
all in all, you seem like a wonderful candidate! i wish you the best of luck!</p>

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<p>bump
bump bump</p>

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<p>please chance me</p>

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<p>I have a 92 av in science</p>

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<p>You will get in to one of the schools that you mention. 99% on the ssat is outstanding, needless to say. But you need to relax and not be over-eager. Be confident, you have what it takes.</p>

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<p>thanks, so I should show interest in the school, but not be too eager? okay.</p>

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<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>bump for @Deerfieldmaybe</p>

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<p>bump chance me pleaseee</p>

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<p>You sound like a perfect fit for the school, of course it’s hard to determine how perfect it really is</p>

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<p>Wow! Your EC’s are great, especially your swimming! While grads are a factor in the admission process, I wouldn’t worry as much, because you have such great SSAT scores. I think you have a great chance getting into more than one of those schools. Good luck!</p>

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<p>1st trimester grades just came out!
As on Math (honors), English, and French
A- in Science
A+ is SS</p>

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<p>hi bump bump</p>

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<p>would Soneone please chance me?</p>

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<p>gurl, u don’t need to bump every day. Chill u got good stats.</p>

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<p>Thanks… I’ve had an interview recently and i think i did really well!</p>

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<p>I know a bunch of kids from your school. Hehe… :D</p>