Chances for Blair, Hill, Miss Porters, Putney

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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<p>Hello, I'm in 9th grade right now and want to go to boarding school for my 11th grade year. I might apply as a repeat tenth grader. Does anyone know anything about repeating a grade? I'm in public school now, so I thought it might make an easier transition for me.</p>

<p>Grades:</p>

<p>Geometry Honors: 86
English-83
Earth Science-82
french-95
social studies Honors-90</p>

<p>I am taking Geometry and Earth science, and both of these classes are for students a year older than me. Also, my grades through middle school my average was 89-95% the entire time. I have been in advanced classes since grade 4. I know I can get better grades, and am shooting for all 90% and up for the rest of this year and all of next, and I'm sure I can do it.</p>

<p>SSAT:
I haven't taken it yet, but I plan on taking practice tests, studying, reading helpful hints, etc. I'm pretty sure I can get 85+ percentile. I have almost a year to study.</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>TONS of community service(helping mentally retarded people, teaching kids with mental disabilities how to play sports, relay for life, helping kids with hw, etc.) </p>

<p>Cross Country-3 years
Track-2 years
Indoor/winter track- 2 years
french club
G.I.V.E(volunteer group)</p>

<p>I am a very bubbly person, and I know I will have a good interview. I plan on having a good relationship with my math and English teachers next year too. </p>

<p>Also, I need financial aid, almost a full scholarship. Do you know if the schools I listed financial aid is good? What other schools have good financial aid? What other schools should I apply to?</p>

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<p>Somebody chance me please!!!</p>

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<p>Brownie, I dont chance but I hope you get in. How did you find the Hill school? I looked at one mid-atlantic school, Blair, and the students are really nice there. I decided to stay NE and didnt apply.</p>

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<p>the only one i really know about is Blair and i think you have a good chance to get in</p>

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<p>thanks :slight_smile: and maddog15, you’ve visited blair? Whats it like?</p>

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<p>Yes its nice although the town is a little run down but it`s close enough to NYC for week end bus trips. The girls dorms are new and I heard they are really nice inside. The campus has a nice vibe. Sports facilities are top notch.</p>

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<p>Blair is a superb school in that it does a wonderful job at whole student education, combining excellent academics with a very supportive and nurturing environment. Applications are reportedly up about 20% this year alone with % accepted possibly in the upper 20s, so it is becoming highly competitive. Having said that, you sound like the type of student Blair is seeking. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks :slight_smile: any more info? and does anybody know how hard it is to get into Kent?</p>