<p>I go to an IB school in Thailand. applying for 9th grade.
scale 1-7. I maintained a 5.0-5.8 average. Got a few 4s in middle school
I play many sports, but not in the school team.
Tree planting 2 years.
Play musical instruments: electric guitar, saxophone, violin.
Recs (guessing): good for math, not so good from the english teacher
I speak 3 languages. Thai, English, and Chinese.
SSAT: not taken yet
Practice Test (Princeton Review):
Verbal: 720
Math: 800
Reading: 655
TOEFL: not taken yet
Interview: soon this month (off-campus)</p>
<p>My grades are considered very bad comparing to other applicants. BUT the IB grading system is considered strict.</p>
<p>DO I EVEN HAVE A CHANCE? I gave up on Andover, Exeter, and St. Paul's because of my grades. I WANT TO GO TO CHOATE SO I DIDN"T GIVE UP.</p>
<p>@imymemine: I suggest you review the “Prep School Chances” section if you are truly interested in getting a feel for what kinds of kids are applying to various schools.</p>
<p>In full disclosure, I am the parent of a prospective student and I do not believe in the whole “Chance Me” phenomenon. The opinions of posters on an anonymous forum should have little bearing on whether you apply to a given school. I am also of the opinion that there is no “magic recipe” that qualifies any student for admission to any school.</p>
<p>Additionally, keep in mind that Admissions Officers may lurk here, and your unique situation (Thai student who is interviewing with local alumni of a specific school) may make you easy to identify to anyone who cares to.</p>
<p>Sevendad is correct.
@OP, 5 is a great grade in the IB program. Stop worrying. The deadlines for your apps are around the corner. Make sure you get everything in order before the last min.</p>
<p>That made me feel better. But i got 2 4s for my mid-term. Thai language and Drama. Most students got 4s and 5s for Drama because the teacher is kind of ‘biased’. Also for thai, only 1 student got a 6 and the rest got 4s and 5s. I also got some 4s in the last few years 
would they think i’m not suitable when they see the 4s? I’m so worried right now. I’m a good writer so I’m not that worried about my essay.</p>