<p>I am a 7th grader (will be applying for 9th grade next year). My parents come from India but I was born in Seattle, Washington. Haven't taken SSAT yet.</p>
<p>Grades:
Honors Pre Alg: A
History: A
Honors Science: A
Honors English: A
Ceramics: A
P.E.: A+
=4.0 GPA, with all honors</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
4 years of recreational basketball (2 years on a team)
In 5th grade, I was Vice President of my Elementary School.
In 6th grade, I was President of my Elementary school--made many changes: newspaper, talent shoes, etc
This year, I am planning on running for a student council officer position.</p>
<p>I am interested in Hotchkiss, Exeter, Andover, Choate, Middlesex, and any other good schools.</p>
<p>--Will not having many ECs hurt my chances?
--What can I do to make them accept me?</p>
<p>Not having an EC’s will probably hurt your chances. Your grades are good, but to enhance your application… answer these questions:</p>
<p>What kind of person do I want to show the AOs mainly (community service, athletic, artsy, etc.)?</p>
<p>What can I improve on to show the AOs this person?</p>
<p>Am I “well-rounded”, but focused and passionate?</p>
<p>What are my accomplishments in the past 2-3 years that show my strength in (blank)?</p>
<p>What are my main accomplishments that I am proud of from the past 2-3 years?</p>
<p>What is this school looking for? Read the mission statement to give you some clues</p>
<p>Hope this gets you started somewhere. I do not attend boarding school, but have done lots of research and have heard alot of these points being mentioned on these boards relation to essays. Good Luck!</p>
<p>From what you’ve said… well, let us just say that you really have to work on your application in 8th grade/the rest of 7th grade. Try finding a special talent or more EC’s.</p>