<p>I thought it meant one with signficiant financial capability for the "developemnt" office. But I could certainly be wrong.</p>
<p>Oh, that would be horrible. But...you could be right.</p>
<p>Development cases are to the development office as athletes are to the athletic department. </p>
<p>However, I think there are fewer development cases than there are desired athletes. This is a guess on my part.</p>
<p>I am pretty sure Linda S is correct -- I know that for college admissions, a "developmental admit" is one whose family does or has the potential for significant donations (think Bill Gates). At least for college, they talk about millions (not just thousands of dollars).</p>
<p>Ok, not to completely hijak this thread but....speaking of "development" admits. What do you all think of this...
I know a family (I know them personally) who has one child at a school that is mentioned here often - full pay with likely an 8 on the 1-10 scale of financial capability for giving. The sibling applied and was outright rejected. Not waitlisted, rejected.<br>
Their "story" is that one of the coaches that this child would have been playing for requested that admissions re-open the file. Once they did, they decided to accept with the condition of a summer class or two this year.<br>
Possible or more is it likely we'll see a building or wing with that family's name on it sometime in the near future?</p>
<p>I don't think it's that crass.</p>
<p>Do not bother too much with SSAT scores.</p>
<p>I attend Phillips Exeter Academy (proudly) and know that SSATs matter little.</p>
<p>I cringe when I see people asking about minimum SSAT scores or what are good SSAT scores. I shudder when I hear people say that they got 99% and STILL didn't get in.</p>
<p>Exeter does not care about SSAT scores, as long as they are decent. I know people how got less than 75% and still got in (granted, most of these people are athletes, but some are not). I have heard of people who did not miss a question and did not get accepted. </p>
<p>The fact of the matter is that Exeter is looking for students who exemplify a "goodness for mankind", if you will, and strong academic skills. You do not need to tell Exeter that you are smart enough by scoring high on the SSAT, you must SHOW Exeter that you are smart enough by whatever method you deem fit.</p>
<p>Just get higher than 85%. If you are genuine during your admission process and Exeter finds that you are academically curious, there is a high chance you will get in. </p>
<p>Remember that both Exeter and Andover have the same motto: Non sibi.</p>
<p>It means "not for oneself". They look for individuals who may be useful to mankind and will not be selfish. </p>
<p>Good luck to anyone applying, and always keep non sibi in mind. It is not only prep school students who should follow non sibi; it is everyone.</p>
<p>Thats so right 9flipside6! Didn't realize Exeter and Andover have the same motto though.</p>