Chance me for Exeter?

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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<p>Hello everyone! I'm new to CC so I figured a "chance me" would be a good first post. Exeter is my absolute DREAM school, and I'd like to just get some opinions on whether or not I could get in.</p>

<p>My SSAT scores are pretty good: 96 Verbal, 99 Reading, 74 Math, 96 overall. The math score is worrisome to me, do you think it should be a concern of mine?</p>

<p>My interview went really well. I had the head interviewer, and I think she really liked me! We talked about books, horses, diversity, big schools vs small schools, and tons of other stuff.</p>

<p>My essays, in my opinion, were good. I like to think of myself as a talented writer, and I was very happy with how they turned out. There was a lot of info on who I am, which is what I've heard they like to read. I wrote about a challenging time in my life (my dog's death) and how I overcame it (writing), and my neighborhood and how it has influenced me. If I get in I may post them.</p>

<p>My recs were probably really good. I'm super close with my english and math teachers. I even have my english teacher's number in my phone haha. My principal rec was probably good as well, I've known her since I was 5. </p>

<p>My extracurriculars: Speech team, chorus, student gov (secretary), community service, tennis team, skiing, competitive equestrian (I ride everyday, twice a day), theater, and I lead tours for prospective families at my current school.</p>

<p>Legacy: I would be fifth generation at exeter</p>

<p>Thank you so so much, feel free to message me on here if you're also applying to exeter, have advice for me, or if you just want to chat!</p>

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<p>Also, my grades are good, all A’s except for science. My science teacher is not a big fan of mine. I’m working really hard in science, but I get mostly B’s. I guess it’s just not my strong suit. I talked about my science grades during my interview, and the AO said it was understandable and maybe exeter science would help me gain interest and get my grades up.</p>

<p>I don’t require any FA.</p>

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<p>I personally think you have a great chance. 5th generation (?) legacy means a lot. It means dedication. You are immediately on the top of the list just because of that! You also have other things besides that, which makes it better!</p>

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<p>Thanks so much, amilocated. I really appreciate it, I feel a lot better knowing even one person thinks I could get in!</p>

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<p>5th generation? I can’t even count that high. :slight_smile: Good luck, ya little bunny!</p>

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<p>Thanks stargirl3!!</p>

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<p>fififififth generation, gosh.</p>

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<p>Youre getting in</p>

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<p>Bump! Would anybody else care to chime in?</p>

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<p>You’re either so “modest” that you’re arrogant or you have no idea how much being a full pay 5th generation student will help you. Or both. No one here really knows, but I’m pretty sure almost everyone on the board would agree with what’s been said.</p>

<p>Enjoy these 31 days! :)</p>

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<p>@stargirl3,</p>

<p>I really didn’t mean to come off as arrogant, sorry if that’s how it occured to you! When I started the admissions process, I was super confident that my legacy would get me into Exeter, but after spending some time on CC, I discovered there’s a lot more to it than that. I guess I’m just nervous haha. Thanks for your input, and I wish you the best of luck on M10 :)</p>