<p>^ I agree, this site is meant to give constructive criticism. I honestly think you have a great chance of getting in. You seem to have a unique passion. :-)</p>
<p>wowsa, what school are you currently at?</p>
<p>Why ask your chances, if you don't want an answer? Do you want everyone to say "You will definitely get in?" How many people responding to your question have even gone through the process and understand what is required? I have gone through the admissions process. My overall SSAT score was 99% and all As. I applied to Exeter, Andover, Choate, Hotchkiss, Deerfield, and St. Marks and was accepted by all of them. I had a lot of ECs and thought I was a shoo-in to be accepted. However when I arrived at Exeter, I realized that almost EVERYONE had the same or better credentials than I did. (Recruited athletes are given somewhat of a pass on academics but everyone else is top notch.) </p>
<p>Yes, I said that you need to have a passion. The admissions office is looking at what you can bring to the community, not just what you can take from the community. When you write your essays, don't just answer the question. Think outside the box so you can set yourself apart from the rest of the applicants.</p>
<p>One more thing...whenever I look at this sight, everyone is so obsessed with the top schools (A/E/H/D, etc.). These school are great but they aren't utopia. For most students it is the best of times and the worst of times. Not attending one of the top schools is not the end of the world, it doesn't mean you will never attend Harvard, or that you won't be a success in life.</p>
<p>Criticism is fine if it's productive. If it was something like don't write your essays about why you love Hitler so much, then yes I could change that in the next month. What I can't get in one month is 10 years worth of violin practice and 5 track trophies. I know my application lacks those things, but criticizing me for them will only end in me feeling bad about something that means the world to me. I'm really just looking for people to relate to and to received and give support to. Also, going to exeter in no way reveals to you anything about the admissions process. Also, we know that the average ssat scores is 93 overall, so no matter how amazing you say the student body is; it can only be so great. </p>
<p>I applied to Exeter and Andover because honestly when I think about they are great fits with me. I am a very verbal person, which is evidenced by my ssat scores so harkness really appeals to me. I did a summer course at EPGY where everyone was very smart and diverse similar to Exeter/Andover and I absolutely loved it. </p>
<p>As far as setting yourself apart. Sure, it really helps your chances. But, it's totally impossible that even the majority they accept will truly stand out. How could all 300 be truly phenomenal when the only way to do so is to have such an amazing resum</p>
<p>Hey, let's all play nice. But wowsa, you didn't answer my question.</p>
<p>best of luck</p>
<p>Things lost...."However when I arrived at Exeter". I think thats your answer..:)
And I agree with most things wowsa is saying to a certain degree.</p>
<p>I personally think that people making these chances threads are most likely not fit for a lot of schools their applying to. Not talking to you specifically, but if your applying to these schools you have to know you resume is great and you BELONG in the school not just want to go there. That's my opinion, but I forget most of the people that post on here are still in middle school and it should be expected.</p>
<p>Just don't worry about it now, its to late to add onto your resume, send it in..be confident...and wait for March 10th</p>
<p>Confucius say, "Wise man never argue with fool. Passerby not know who is wise man and who is fool."</p>
<p>Lol ya Wowsa confucius also said something like this</p>
<p>Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.</p>
<p>...Having a habit of always trying to prove someone wrong is not exactly great...rather than have posted the quote on the thread you should start to abide by it and not worry about stupid arguments online.</p>
<p>Wowsa is absolutely correct in his/her assessment of the OP's chances. Don't ask the question if you don't want to hear the answer. Use the replies to improve your application, i.e., good essays and interview, explain your passion, etc. </p>
<p>I like the "Confucius say" re arguing. No point in arguing with someone who doesn't want to hear an answer from someone who knows from experience what it takes to get in to one of these schools.</p>
<p>OK, just restating what alot of people have said (except in different words)
I would say that the people reading and posting on this board range from about 7th grade-10th grade (and maybe a few parents) we all want to get into the school we're applying to, and just by human nature, we each think that we are fit for the spot. So, when someone posts their credentials, and doesnt list something that you have, you think to yourself "oh, this person can't get in, they don't have any of the things I have". well its not true.So, when commenting on other peoples credentials, just remember (if you still applying to a school, and have not yet been accepted) you do not know what the admissions officers are looking for, and you may not be the perfect candidate, but don't take that out on other people.
and for the person that posts his/her credentials: you don't have to listen to the people saying whether you can get in or not, they're not the ones making the final decision. THey are probably just trying to make themselves feel better by think "oh, I don't think this person will get it, now there's one more free spot for me"</p>
<p><em>nods head at everything starz said</em> =)</p>
<p>hey thanks mpicz! You'd have to forgive me, when I posted that I was dead tired and not coherent. :D</p>
<p>hmm....i dont even know who confucius is.............:(</p>
<p>Confucius is a famous chinese philosopher, and no, you cannot get his autograph, he's been dead for the past 1500 years.</p>
<p>lol, how do you know about him? like did u just look him up or have you studied him in school?.....cause if you have, your school is so much better than mine...chances are that i'll never hear his name at school, let alone study him</p>
<p>we studied him in 6th grade, but it's something thats pretty common knowledge.</p>
<p>Ya...preeetty common knowledge. But I also studied all that crap sometime in elementary..could have been 6th grade.</p>
<p>hmmm never heard of him. not at school, not anywhere</p>
<p>which just tells me a lot about the schools that ive attended</p>