<p>Good point</p>
<p>Anyone have a list of boarding schools that I have a chance of getting into? Although my goal is Andover I need some backup schools if that doesn’t go as planned.</p>
<p>brainiac, have you already applied to Andover or are you asking for the future? apps were due over a month ago.</p>
<p>I am asking for the future</p>
<p>You have mentioned that you are an American citizen living in Japan and that you need financial aid. From a practical standpoint, you will need to find out which schools will consider you an American applicant and which will consider you an international applicant. </p>
<p>Hey if you live in Japan I’d be quite interested in talking to you as, I also live in Japan. Maybe I can talk out to some international schools for you to prepare or help. Hope to help you out.
EDIT: I have been at international schools in Japan for my whole life so I have some ties.</p>
<p>@WannabeBrainiac,</p>
<p>To make a long story short, whether or not you will be able to cope with academic rigor at a tough school like Andover (due to your lack of former school experience) should be judged by the admissions office and so, don’t worry too much about it. But you can increase the chance of thriving there once you are accepted, by being more proactive, organized and passionate. </p>
<p>The most important factor to get into the top schools is your character assessed by, again, the admissions office. They have successfully been in the business for so long that they do know what they are doing. </p>
<p>As you would look into so many success/no-success stories here, the numbers alone (your test scores, etc) are not single determining factor. It is a total ‘you’ as an authentic person. If they find you will be a good candidate, they will choose you anyway. If not, your 99% SSAT scores may not get you there. Be confident about yourself, prepare well for the test, do spend more time on ECs that you can truly enjoy as a part of your life, not as a vehicle for the BS admission. </p>
<p>Remember, again, they will look into you as a total human package. Be authentic and yourself. </p>
<p>Bertha, Bertha simmer down. I hope to get in and wish the same for you.</p>
<p>Bertha, Bertha simmer down. I hope to get in and wish the same for you.</p>