Chances for Andover, Exeter? Don't have any academic standouts.

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<p>Hi, I'm applying to many schools in NYC for 9th grade and my reach schools are Andover and Exeter. </p>

<p>Scroll down for my stats, but first here's a rant about my reasons for applying to A/E:
It's hard for me to express how badly I want to go to these schools. I'm known for being really passionate about everything, and OH MY GOD I'm pretty much obsessed A/E. I STRONGLY desire an environment filled with motivated students like me.</p>

<p>Part of why I want to go to a new school for 9th grade is because at my current school, I'm kind of stuck in the popular clique. As in, I really want to try new things like the math team, debate, etc. but I feel like people would either make fun of me or not take me seriously because I'm "popular". I know people always say 'Oh, don't worry about what other people think,' but I feel like it would be a lot easier to pursue my interests in a place where everyone encourages trying new things and is motivated to succeed.</p>

<p>Stats:
Grades - all A's or A+'s in 7 & 8th grade; I got a C+ in tech in 6th grade, will this hurt me? (also in honor's math this year [highest level offered in my school])</p>

<p>SSAT - got a 99% overall.. I guess I'm good at taking standardized tests?? heard that this doesn't really count for that much though...</p>

<p>EC's
• swimming - 8 years - nationally ranked through all 8 years, won numerous championships
• charity work - 2 years - I hand make friendship-esque bracelets with words, pictures, etc. on them and sell them for charity - made $255 this year and $135 the previous year
• flute - 5 years - first chair in band
• piano - 7 years - self-taught, I really enjoy music and playing pop songs on the piano.
• cross country - 1 year - captain of the cross country team
• golf - 1 year - made rapid progress - shot a hole in one within one month and now can shoot from low 100s to high 90s within 3 months</p>

<p>So my problem is, all the kids I know who got into Andover/Exeter were nationally ranked math geniuses, which I am obviously not. Is there still a chance for me to get in? I have a genuine passion for learning and for going to these schools. Will that help a little bit?</p>

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<p>This thread made me lol.</p>

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<p>I didn’t win any academic awards, had no Ecs besides swimming and music, and i got in! Have hope and try your best</p>

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<p>You’re just like me, stuck in the “popular people.” Once you get there, ya can’t go back, you know? But other, than that good luck!</p>

<p>@MBV I’m not sure if I can say that’s rude.</p>

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<p>Oh please, the OP knows he/she has amazing credentials. He just needs a bit of reassurance and ego-stroking from internet strangers, am I right?</p>

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<p>@mbvloveless is exactly right. this is begging for comments just saying how wonderful you are. You know as well as everyone else you have a good resume</p>

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<p>I’m sorry, I realize I sounded really cocky. I honestly thought that everyone else’s stats would be, like, 1000 times better (with a lot more academic awards & stuff)… I feel really embarrassed, is there a way I can delete this thread?</p>