Chances so far for Deerfield?

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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<p>Ok, this year I'm only in 7th grade, but I've started looking at some prep schools, and Deerfield is my first choice! I would also go to Choate Rosemary Hall, Taft, or Andover! But am I even good enough? I just want to know what else I have to do to make myself stand out?</p>

<p>Grades for the first semester of 7th grade:
Math- A
Science- A+
Social Studies- A+
Language Arts- A+
Business Technology- A+
(Gym- A)</p>

<p>ECs:
Flute- Concert Band
Flute- Jazz Band
Synchronized Swimming Lessons (My teacher is going to recommend me for a team in May)
Religious Education
Altar Serving
Girl Scouts</p>

<p>Volunteering:
I'm a Junior Docent at my Historical Society, which means that I dress up like a colonial person and teach people about history.
Altar Serving
I volunteer at both my school library and my town library
I'm going to start babysitting
My Girl Scout troop is going to start working on a volunteering award soon (I think)
I might be able to peer-tutor in Social Studies</p>

<p>Awards:
5th Grade-
Service Award, Citizenship Award</p>

<p>6th Grade-
Memorial Award, Highest Grade Point Average in my Class, Musical Recognition,
4th Quarter Honor Roll (they didn't have it for the other three quarters)</p>

<p>Summer 2011-
Won a 30 minute long endurance swim race across a river that is held at my
summer camp every year</p>

<p>7th Grade-
Honor Roll, Student of the Month</p>

<p>Teacher Relationships- Excellent</p>

<p>Other Projects- Petitioned the school to start a Debate Team, Petitioned the school to extend the Business Technology Class, I have a partner for the Science Fair in May, For our "Enrichment" Program (where some of us go when everyone else is in tutoring), my group conducted a Science Project that tested focus and concentration on math problems with different background music (it's kind of cliched, I know), Was a Criminal Defense Attorney in a mock trial held in our SS class that I came up with (I won the seemingly impossible case, even though the trial was set up by me and my partner so that I would lose!).</p>

<p>I'm kind of worried because I don't play soccer, basketball, lacrosse, etc. I might try out for Track and Field though this spring, if I can fit it into my schedule.
Do I need anymore ECs?
So, what else should I do, other than take the SSATs, interview, recommendations, etc.?
Everyone says that I'm doing fine, but I'm not sure...?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Please Reply!!!</p>

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<p>You look solid, but here is some advice.</p>

<p>When I was a younger applicant, I would look to fill up the EC part of the application just so I stack up to the other candidates. Don’t ever do that!!! I suggest focusing deeply into the few volunteer/EC/subject that you genuinely care about. I told my interviewer that I do do two sports a year, but that is just for keeping myself in shape and NOT the sole reason I am applying for boarding school. But of course if you do a sport and you are passionate about it, mention so.</p>

<p>One more thing, you want to show yearS of commitment. So if you do an instrument, tell how long you have done it and the level of commitment.</p>

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<p>I hope I’m solid!! I just want to know what else I need to do!!!</p>

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<p>Find your passion. That is what you need to do.</p>

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<p>Bump (sorry,everybody)</p>

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<p>Anybody???</p>

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<p>I agree with Bklai. Schools look for commitment. You need something that you’re really good/passionate about and you love, and that’s your hook that you’re going to use. It could be a musical instrument, a sport, or an activity. If you have that with solid academics, a good enough variety in ECs, good SSAT, and a person that is amiable and loves to help others, you’re a perfect candidate.</p>

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<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Take the ssat… Interview tip- tell stories, have a back and forth discussion, and ASK THEM QUESTIONS</p>

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<p>Thank you!!</p>

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<p>Anybody else?</p>

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<p>I just wanted to add that I’ve played the flute for four years, because I read a reply telling me that this is important.</p>

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<p>Bump— sorry!!</p>

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<p>Oh, I also need to add that I wrote a play that my Social Studies teacher let all of her classes read and then gave it to every other SS teacher in the building, based on what she told me.</p>

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<p>Good, add the SS event maybe in your essay or in the ‘what are you proud of’ section in your application.</p>

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<p>Bump!!!</p>

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<p>I should also add that I’m the Assistant Section Leader for the flutes and am currently the only assistant/leader from 7th grade in the entire band, to the best of my knowledge.</p>

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<p>Oh, I would also need a full Financial Aid scholarship.</p>

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<p>Anymore chances?</p>