<p>Yes, PG’s end up with a second diploma. I suppose it could even be three diplomas, if the kid PG’s twice at two different schools. It’s a regular diploma. Why is that so strange? Colleges, not even Harvard, do not require a high school diploma. The reverse, having more than one, isn’t that unusual. Many athletes do a PG year. You also have schools like Bridgton Academy in Maine, where all the students are PG’s.</p>
<p>thanks for the info, good to know.</p>
<p>I dont want to talk about my personal SSAT scores.</p>
<p>People coming into Exeter have a wide range of SSAT scores, the median being about 90th percentile I believe. That means some have 99th percentile scores and some have 80th percentile scores.</p>
<p>alex: Thanks for the clarification. It does make sense in a way, though I agree with neato that it’s a bit strange; I understand transferring from one high school to another with credits, but would have thought that once one used those credits to earn a diploma, they’d be “used up.” There’s no real reason for that though I suppose.</p>
<p>Just a small correction…while it’s true that many colleges do not require a diploma, others require either and h.s. diploma or a GED. I know this because it’s a huge subject of controversy on homeschool discussion boards focused on high school age students. Some parents have to go through all kinds of gyrations to get their kids an “official” diploma–or have them take the GED which, in cases where kids are, say, national merit finalists, is just ridiculous.</p>
<p>Yes, some colleges do require at least a GED.
Similiar to what you describe: we have a friend who graduated from a HYP with high academic honors, then later editor for one of the country’s top law school journals. Entered a HYP before finishing high school. Currently in an enviable legal / government position in Washington DC. Concerned that the lack of a high school diploma might hurt a run for elected office or if selected by the President to a position that requires senate confirmation, this person recently decided to go back to the old high school for a couple of months and complete a diploma. At around 40 years old.</p>
<p>Any other questions?</p>
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<p>Yes Hi, How hard was the SSAT? Im in 8th Grade so im worried that their will be hard 11th grade math Q’s. Were there? Do You mind me asking what You got on the SSAT too?
Thanks!</p>
<p>I am more of a science and humanities person, though I have been doing higher level math than most in my age group for a very long time, though I am not exactly “gifted” in math. I though that they were moderately challenging. I was able to answer all the questions, so there were not any questions that I had no idea, but some of them were difficult. Do remember to go over basic algebra skills, that will really help.</p>
<p>Dont be nervous! Do your best! Remember, you can always take them again. I only took them once, but you always can take them again! Good luck!</p>
<p>That helped, but do You mind posting Your SSAT scores?</p>
<p>I would rather not, because I don’t see why they matter. A number or score doesn’t define a person.</p>
<p>Its ok, but based on Your knowledge, if someone has a strong appliction as well as essays, interviews and recomendations what is the range of SSAT scores that That person would need to get accepted? :)</p>
<p>It really depends. People have gotten into Exeter with low scores because of promise and a good interview. And people with perfect scores have been rejected. It is all relative. Not one part of your application is much more important than the other</p>
<p>I am not a stickler for grades, because I tend to slack of on subjects I find too easy or dumbed down, so I have mix of B’s and A’s however I am extremely academic, and have many achievements in extracurricular that would digress with my grades which are a mediocre mid 90’s,</p>
<p>so how would Exeter be able to spot me out from other candidates? Interview, ECA, what else?</p>
<p>Well most people have some kind of “hook”. Something they have excelled at and put a lot of time in, even if it is not something you can or will continue once at Exeter. And some kids are amazing at a certain subject. That would be their “hook”</p>
<p>Did you have a “hook”?</p>
<p>Kids, there is no formula to acceptance. I know that everyone would like to think that there is, but there isn’t. Nobody, not even admissions officers I dare say, could tell any of us that if a student has X Y and Z that they will get in. I’m sure there is a common denominator but it’s not something that can be quantified through SSAT scores, grades, or number of hours clocked doing some EC.</p>
<p>well I am self studying 9 AP’s, prepping Math Olympiad (taking World Online Olympiad Training from AoPS), Starting new Political Party with few thousand followers and more to come, Helping in formation of OnlineMathCircle an open source and cheaper alternative to ArtofProblemSolving, </p>
<p>I am on my way to achieving eagle scout, and have excellent community service as well as proof of determination and initiative, I was bor with total nerve deafness which makes my public speaking and swimming accomplishments a reflection on my character and effort.</p>
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<p>From the post above. It makes you pretty easy to identify.</p>
<p>Your accomplishments are laudable and I wish you luck.</p>
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<p>If you don’t mind me asking- when do you sleep!? o.O Doing 9 APs regularly is a bit ridiculous, but self-studying them along with all that other stuff- how?</p>
<p>Neatoburrito, can You please chance me, I am anxious and i want to get into Exeter! You can find mY thread on MY profile if You click on Statistics.
Thanks!</p>