Been in the program since 2nd grade. President since 5th grade. okay wait my math ain’t mathing, but basically 7 years in the program 4 years as President.
My work as an educational consultant is mostly just bringing students to the school fair and then helping them work on their applications and reminding them of deadlines. My boss/advisor (30 years of experience) is mostly the one who figures out everything else. However I have the ability to help them pick schools and figure out what’s a good choice. I have a good grasp of my own chances, but this sounded fun. One of my students found this website so I was like why not?
But you can’t do so for yourself?
As you have written above, it is my opinion that your activities wording sounds very exaggerated. Very. Acting as the “ educational policy advisor for a campaign team” for example. You need to make sure your activities don’t sound very exaggerated. So think about what you really do.
Like this. If the client services you do are things like getting clients coffee or another beverage while they wait, or escorting them to their rooms to meet with the lawyers, then say that…not what you wrote. Simply put…a 14 year old should not be providing client services in a legal office.
So…since you are already a consultant yourself, you should know that honesty and accuracy, not embellishment, is what should be on all applications including your own.
Now…to answer your question…what are your chances? This is hard to really say.
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I think you’re applying to too many.
Pick your top 2 or 3, because, with your credentials, you’ll be accepted to them all. In all probability, they’ll hand you your acceptance envelope at the interview. No need to waste admissions’ time.
Personally, I’d opt for Andover or Choate. The rest are glorified trade schools anyway.
Anyways, I know I’m a bit late to the conversation, but one of my best friends from boarding school transferred in from Stuy as a sophomore. She found the community aspect at my school much better and does not regret her decision one bit.
OP, your profile is better than mine was as a college applicant, you’ll be fine. Good luck, and don’t let the parents on this forum’s opping get to you.
Could you clarify what you mean by this?
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There’s no exaggeration in what I have done. It is my role.
Educational Policy Advisor: I implemented a district-wide tutoring service and coached the tutors. I also held my own table on behalf of the campaign team to promote my educational consulting program. I’ve helped promote private schools and other forms of high school in the district and informed families on the college process as well as trade school.
For client services: We use a microform machine to project and magnify legal documents (mostly from the 1900s) and so if a client requests legal material, I would be using the microform machine. I also call clients to remind them about payment plans as well as give pricing to potential customers. I help find and sort files and documents as well. I have never gotten anyone coffee or did any escorts except buying donuts for the firm and disturbing them.
Honesty and accuracy are really the best policy, but when it comes to those 60-character boxes provided, I just provide the job title (and if possible, a short description). I usually will go more in-depth during interviews.
You seem like a highly motivated and involved young man with a bright future, and who would add nicely to a boarding school environment. As far as your chances go, given the slight downward trend in grades and the so-so SSAT, plus the lack of an obvious hook (unless you are an outstanding string player), the “tippy tops” on your list would be “reaches,” as they are for most applicants. A lot would depend on your recommendations, I would say. But I am sure you will get in to some of the schools on your long list. Good luck!
It’s a tongue-in-cheek joke about his alma mater.