<p>So I'm going into the 8th grade this year and I got a $100,000 dollar scholarship to the top private school in my province ( British Columbia).</p>
<p>Since I'm just starting the 8th grade I want to know what kind of clubs would make me more appealing for my application. </p>
<p>Currently I have gotten straight A's on my final report, I'm in the gifted program, I've received a BC Stellar Achievement award for a project on my family history involving the Iranian Revolution ( does it help to be of Iranian ethnicity?). I also act in local theatre and volunteer at the community centre. I hold an above average IQ, I hike every weekend and I'm currently planning a rally to support and demand education for children in all parts of the world. My writing is considered to be at a 12th grade level which I know will come in handy during the essay portion. I'm very passionate about entering Exeter because in my gifted program we used methods very similar to Harkness and those were the lessons that I really learned in. </p>
<p>I know that Exeter values students who earn their way in and are not entitled to it and I think my scholarship will show how hard I've worked. </p>
<p>At my current school I'm interested in the debate team, improv, the newspaper, sailing or student council? I know that the Exeter application process will be different then the one I went through for the scholarship so I would really appreciate some input.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Schools like exeter look for strong character and for people that stand out. They have loads of applicants and u need something that sets u apart from the other 1000 people who are similar to you or have a more impressive resume. Also make sure you have a strong sport a few good extracurriculars ( acting is good) community service is also gret and a strong character. They want unique individuals who are eager to learn amd who add to their community. Best of luck!</p>
<p>To be blunt:</p>
<p>Assuming perfect grades, meh. You have a shot, but if you were accepted you would certainly be nowhere near to the best of the accepted pool. Get some sports. Rock the SSAT. Dazzle your teachers. That’s the only way to improve, but even then, you’re still a crapshoot. </p>
<p>Don’t worry, it’s like that for everyone. Good luck!</p>
<p>Assuming you get in, the $100,000 dollar scholarship will cover only 2 years of attendance. What will you do after your sophomore year?</p>
<p>^^^The scholarship is to a school in his province not Exeter.</p>
<p>Thanks for the honesty. Do you have any suggestions for sports that would look good? I sail and rock climb as a hobby but I was considering some sort of martial art? In order to get into my current school ( which is also highly selective, 60 girls got in and 2 were scholars) I did have to score very high on their admissions test which has the same concept of the SSAT. I plan on entering public speaking competitions and such. My work as an activist was also really appealing, as was my strong character in the interview. But just to clarify ,will the scholarship make a difference when I apply?</p>
<p>Also to add, I’ve been playing the piano for 7 years, I can speak fluently in Farsi and conversational French and I’ve started studying Japanese. I’ve won my schools geography bee 2 years in a row, and I know thats not exactly impressive but it shows my passion for learning about the world. I just want to join the right clubs and really stand out in the application process. My family isn’t high income so I haven’t got much of the opportunity to join sports and all so I’ve really made this for myself</p>
<p>theasor, hi. I was a four year senior at Exeter and I just graduated.</p>
<p>Honestly, you already have a lot on your plate. Don’t add clubs just to make you stand out. I’ve worked with the Exeter admissions office for all four years and they’re not dumb - they can clearly tell when you’re adding things to your resume just to get in. Find a few things you are passionate about and delve deeply into it.</p>