<p>Hi! I am applying for exeter for 2014-2015. Im taking my ssats in 2 weeks and I am a pretty good test taker. Oh, and i live in southern California. I am applying for grade 9.
Grades: All As since before i could remember. I have recieved school awards for math, language, history, and leadership.
Last year i was in my schools student government (Asb) class as an elective. I skipped pre-Algebra and took advanced 8th grade math instead. (honors algebra 1) I was the top of my Algebra class. At the end of the year, I was a team captian for mathletes as well. In terms of Language Arts, i am in GATE (Advanced) with a+ (also the top of my class).
This year I am in Geometry and Gate LA again and doing well. I am also a student Ambassador.
(sorry not bragging just describing how serious i am about my education)
The annual cali. state test: i get advanced everything in the 490-500s (out of 600. average is 380)
ECs: I played volleyball for 7 and 8 grade at my school. I also play for a club team and compete around the state. I am obviously really interested in playing at exeter.
I have danced since I was 3 and i am in advanced tap and pointe now.
I love to ski except i don't do very much considering i live in Southern cali.
I am a very good interviewer having competed in scholarship pageants (kind of like the miss America organization) and i will be taking an off campus interview.
I am very interested in harkness because i enjoy public speaking and being part of a lesson.
I may have left a few things out.. but by the looks of in, what are my chances?</p>
<p>Harkness method is commonly used at many prep schools. It’s not exclusive to exeter, so don’t let that keep u from considering other schools, too.</p>
<p>GMT: I do realize that and that is not the only reason I chose Exeter.</p>
<p>Are you planning to visit? Good luck!</p>
<p>How do you start a thread? Sorry. :(</p>
<p>@turtleee Welcome! To start a thread, hit the “New Thread” button, right on the left above where it says “Threads in: Prep School Chances” or wherever. We were all newbies once too! :D</p>
<p>Hi guys! I need your opinion as to whether or not I will get in. Thank you 
Info: 14, public school, grade 9, white, APPLYING FOR LOWER YEAR
Grades: Mostly A’s (midterm this year- straight a’s)
Ssat: scheduled to take it dec. 7, based on the practice tests (which were incredibly easy) I believe I will miss about 3 questions or so. I’m not sure what score that would translate into.
Interview: also upcoming, I am great at public speaking, and also pretty relatable and somewhat charming. I feel as though the interview will go great.
Instruments: I play the trumpet (jazz band soloist, also in concert band) and the baritone (concert band)
Sports: usually place top 5 in Nordic skiing ( 2 yrs) and track (3 yrs) I also played volleyball for three years.
Extracurriculars: science fair(national semifinalist), model un, FBLA, StuCo rep, Debate(captain partner), knowledge bowl, Teen leadership coalition, and teen reading committee
Honors: named freshman science master, 2nd place patriots pen essay contest (regional), national science fair semi-finalist, 2nd in state knowledge bowl, debate captain partner (cx), best position paper model un, position in audition band as a soloist, top 5 every meet for track
Recommendations: I believe that these will be pretty good. Never had many problems with my teachers.
Essays: I have a knack for writing, my essays are EXCELLENT. (I’m not bragging I’m just trying to give you an accurate picture so you can help me out) I wrote my essays in sophisticated, genuine, yet understandable language.</p>
<p>^ forum highjacking is highly frowned appon .</p>