Hello! I am a 7th Grade male who is thinking of applying to GLADCHEMMS (Groton , Lawrenceville , Andover , Choate , Hotchkiss , Exeter , Milton , Middlesex , St. Paul’s). I just wanted to know what I could to better myself and what chances I have of acceptance at such prestigious academies.
GPA= 3.8
- In both grades combined I have gotten 12-13 b’s and b+'s
I have not take the SSAT yet. I currently plan on taking it in October of 2017. I am averaging a 99th percentile on the practice tests.
EC’s:
Academics:
I have been playing piano for multiple years. I am currently preparing for ABRSM level 5 testing. I love math, and was on the math team for the last two years. In which I was the only 6th grader to qualify for regionals in my school. I also came number 1 in my school at regionals, and 15th place overall. I have qualified for Mathcon National competitions with a ranking of 7th in the midwest, and honorable mention at the final competition. I also participated in the math competition known as math kangaroo. In this competition I got national, and state winner. In school I also participated in science fair. I qualified for the regional and state competition. At the state competition I received the gold award. I was accepted, and attended the highly selective apogee program with northwestern/CTD. I mentored the raspberry Pi station in my school’s Steam team. This team is an engineering team.
Sports:
I swim for one of the nations best swim teams. In this team I have qualified for the regional meet. This meet is an elite meet with highly selective timings. I also participate in Track and Field for my school. Lastly I am a 1st degree black belt, who has participated in many state sparring competitions. I have received many awards in such competitions.
Volunteering:
I have done the bridges program in my school before it shut down. In this program we helped people in the community. Once every year on valentines day we used to go to a senior citizens home and spend time with the elderly. her I played piano very often. I am currently trying to get involved with the American Indian Foundation. Lastly, I raised a lot of money to help the American Heart Association.
I do not need financial Aid