Chances!!!

Prep School Admissions
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<p>I go to a really good private school in New York and I'm applying as a repeat 11th grader. I'm a hispanic girl. I'm applying to Milton, Deerfield, Cabridge School of Weston (safety), Andover, Exeter, and Hotchkiss. Maybe Taft as well. I'm also applying to a few schools in Australia, but if I get into one of my boarding schools in America, I'll probably leave the one in Australia to go one of these. Or something. </p>

<p>Grades/Scores:
I have an A- average and I only got a 200 on the psat's (no sleep the night before) but it is the 96th %ile. I took the ISEE's as well (99% Math, (97% QR, 95% Vocab, 88% Reading) but I don't think the schools are going to see that.</p>

<p>Possible Hooks:
I speak five languages fluently and mostly understand 9 (includes the 5 I speak).
I'm an excellent writer. (Portfolio)
I'm two years ahead in math.
I'm hispanic.
I play hockey.</p>

<p>EC's:
Science Research Program (had to apply to go)
Girls Hockey Team (possible captain this spring)
Math Team
Tutoring Underprivileged Students With Learning Disabilities (got an award for it)
Girls Write Now (writing program, had to apply to go)
School Magazine (78) (editor in chief)
School Newspaper (Rampage)
Chinese Club (captain)
Piano (since age 5)
Chorus
The Debate Team
French Magazine
Helped run carnival at the Hamilton-Madison House
Art Club
School Drumming Club (don't ask lol - I did it in 9th grade)</p>

<p>Negative Factors:
Terrible Attendance. Like, dismal attendance records. Really.</p>

<p>What do you think? Do I have a chance at any of these places? Please be honest! Is my schools list good? Should I add/take away any of those schools? </p>

<p>Thanks SO much!!!</p>

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<p>Regarding hockey, if you hope to play at bs have you had much interaction with the coaches at the schools you are applying to? Obviously potential for coaches to have impact on the admissions process, but also their approach to their programs can vary quite a bit. My daughter is applying to two of the schools on your list and there was pretty big difference in coaches styles and our feelings regarding them.</p>

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<p>Sorry about the double post! Ignore this one, everyone! Thanks!</p>

<p>(and to biffgnar: I'll definitely ask about their hockey programs, thanks! I didn't even think of doing so, but it's a good idea lol!)</p>