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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I'm currently a sophomore at a independent/private catholic high school. I am in all honors except math. I am working on my math skills for next year, and tbh, it is one of my favorite subjects. I LOVE math. Yes, I understand that Exeter is a math & science school. I know that I will flourish there with the correct teaching method.</p>

<p>Freshman:
Bio H: B/B
Spanish I (school last year didn't offer spanish I honors) B/B
U.S History H: A/A
English I H: A/A
Inner Man-Spirituality class (required; no honors offered) B/B
Physical Education-Personal Fitness: A+/A+
Alg. I: B/B</p>

<p>No extracurriculars offered, no clubs, nada. I tried to start one, but it didn't work. There were only sixteen high school students and they were sort of slow. So I had no choice. </p>

<p>I realised that I screwed up freshman year and I have changed. I was often persecuted as a Catholic in a strict Christian school (last year's school); which played a HUGE role in the suffering of my grades. But I had nowhere to go, because my zoned high school is a D school and most people flunk out, so that wasn't an option, and we were not in the financial position to pay for the school I go to now. My dad got promoted though, and now I go to my new school. There, I had no opportunities available, but now I go to a new school and I can now take complete advantage of the opportunities available to me. </p>

<p>Sophomore:
Geometry: A
World History H: A+
English II H: A+
Chemistry H: A
Faith & Tradition/Prayer & Spirituality (required; no honors offered): A+
Weight training (have to have a number of p.e credits to graduate in Florida)/Psychology
Spanish II (GC tried to fit it into my schedule, but because I am in an upper level juniors class and an upper level freshman class [took U.S History at my old school, which is a sophomore class at my new school] it causes conflicts with my schedule; or else I'd have honors. There's just no place for me unless I drop honors chem or honors world history) A+</p>

<p>Extra: JV Volleyball, key club, working volleyball tournaments, peer ministery, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Softball, Lacrosse league, Water polo, Science/Environmental Club, Astronomy Club, shadowng veterinarians, ASPCA, United way volunteer (reading tutor), Clearwater Marine Aquarium junior educator volunteer, Research on Aquatic Medicine (FLAquarium) </p>

<p>Junior year schedule:
Algebra II H/Trig: pending
Spanish III H: pending
English III H: pending
AP European History: pending
Health/Law studies pending
AP Environmental Science: pending
Physics H: pending</p>

<p>I will definitely get all As. I will do the same extracurriculars as this year, and I will start a club (Future Veterinarians of America). The only other changes will be with the aquarium, I will do something different. Next year I will be on the Florida Aquarium green team/sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation team. </p>

<p>So, what do you think my chances are of getting into Exeter for Senior year & PG?</p>

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<p>Bump? Come on how many times do I have to post and get absolutely nothing. Anyone?</p>

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<p>You can either apply as a repeat junior, or a senior. PGs are finishing their senior year of high school and come just for the one year. Competition for the VERY few spots at the junior and senior levels is intense. I would recommend you consider applying to repeat your junior year, and that you expand your search to consider other schools that match your pre-veterinary interests.</p>

<p>Also, you don’t list anything about standardized test scores (which are important). Have you taken PSAT/SAT? You’ll need to submit those as part of your application. Are you good enough at any of your sports that you might be recruitable? If so, consider having a coach write a rec or submitting a highlight DVD.</p>

<p>You have a fair shot, but the odds are long and you have to figure out what differentiates you from the hundreds of other candidates that will be applying for (literally) maybe a set of hands and toes’ worth of spots.</p>

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<p>I take the PSAT in October; but this year I probably not do as well on it (the math part - all the rest I will do absolutely fine), but next year I will also take it (that will be the one that I actually send). I might take SAT IIs this year as well, and I will take the SAT next year as well. </p>

<p>I am very passionate about what I do; and I try to set myself apart. </p>

<p>If I do well on the SAT IIs, PSAT (11th grade) and SAT, what do you think my chances are? Fairly good; great?</p>

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<p>Taking only Algebra 2 by your Junior year isn’t very good. There are kids that are taking Pre-Calculus in their sophomore year. You should try and take Algebra 2 and Geometry.</p>

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<p>You have pretty good grades, but I think you should challenge yourself more academically wise. I am a current Freshman, and I’m taking some classes that your taking as a sophomore, and even more advanced. I have algebra 2, which can only be taken if you score a 260 or higher on MAP testing, or by gaining a recommended, I also must take Geometry Honors for some strange reason. I don’t wish to sound cocky in any way at all, if I were you, I would apply to some safety schools, schools that aren’t so high in “prestige” but are very good, and of course apply to Exeter. Remember, ace those essays and have a great interview, this is a major part for the admissions office, and remember never let anyone on CC let you down.</p>

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<p>…But I said that I couldn’t take any more advanced classes. Your school has a different schedule type than mine, obviously. I have to take World History, Chemistry (advanced junior class), English II honors is the most advanced I can take, I am forced to take a religion class because it is a catholic school, I have to have a certain number of P.E credits to graduate, and I am working on catching up on my math. Spanish I explained in my question. So yes, this is the most rigorous schedule possible for me. I can’t help the math; I screwed up in middle school because I was immature and I didn’t take algebra I in 8th/7th grade. I took it in 9th. No going back, obviously; so yeah, nothing I can do. This IS the most rigorous available. Maybe your school offers APs for 10th graders; my school doesn’t. </p>

<p>That is all I can do.</p>

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<p>RGrabigel - First off, no one can take pre-calculus honors in 10th grade in my school. Second, I will be in Algebra II Honors with Trig. </p>

<p>you guys need to understand…
I CAN’T HELP THE MATH SITUATION! </p>

<p>I tried and tried and tried with my GC.</p>

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<p>and also ptyalejandro - No no! I want to go to Exeter. Possibly Andover. But that’s it. If I don’t get into those, I’ll just stay where I am at; but I need to get into Exeter. </p>

<p>So now that I know I cannot do anything else academic wise, what do you guys think about extracurriculars?</p>

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<p>Wait guys hear me out…</p>

<p>What if I show a good understanding of math on the SAT? Will that make up for it?</p>

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<p>It’s a bit funny, considering that isn’t what I said.</p>

<p>There are kids in 10th grade, at Exeter, Andover, and all of these other prestigious schools that are in Pre-Calculus. You want to go to one of these prestigious schools? You’d better size up to them. You’re taking only Geometry, so you will be in Pre-Calculus in your senior year? I’d hope that you would start self-studying. I’m taking Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2 at the same time. You should do the same.</p>

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<p>Why are you getting defensive? </p>

<p>So basically what you’re saying, is that EVERYONE at Exeter, Andover, etc; they’re all fantastic mathematicians? Everyone has their talents. Mine includes writing, linguistics, and history. I flourish in those and I show that. I have gone to my GC so many times regarding the math situation. If I go to him anymore, he will think I’m crazy. That is, if he already doesn’t think I’m crazy enough. You tell me what you think I should say to my GC, and I’ll be more than happy to tell him. But he’s just so hard to negotiate with. </p>

<p>“There are kids that are taking Pre-Calculus in their sophomore year.” - yeah, I’m pretty sure that’s what you said.</p>

<p>Please chill out. I’m not here to cause problems. I just want helpful tips that do not have anything to do with things that I can’t change, because I cannot go back to middle school or 9th grade. So unless one of you genius mathematicians and scientists at all the boarding schools invents a time machine, nothing will help the fact that I took Algebra I in 9th grade.</p>

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<p>If you’re not satisfied with the math offerings at your school, online classes are available.</p>

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<p>Yeah, but don’t I have to get permission from my GC for that?</p>

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<p>You can simply learn Algebra 2 at the same time, and say that you are self studying, like I said. You don’t need the permission of some person to learn something. There are many good websites that give free videos to help you learn. I suggest that you try it, if you want to really look like you care to size up to the kids that were accepted into all of the nice schools.</p>

<p>I guess you don’t have to do that, though. You can keep making excuses, because we all know that it looks good.</p>

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<p>I’m not making excuses. You don’t even know what I’m doing. I’m trying my best to convince my damn guidance counselor to let me do what I want. But you obviously don’t understand that he won’t let me!!! </p>

<p>And how can I just self study? How will I get the credits? How will I have proof that I actually did it? How can I have a grade? Homework? What? How does that work?</p>

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<p>I don’t know about it because you are taking algebra II as an 11th grader but most schools take that in 10th grade. Try an online course to try to get ahead and maybe take 12th grade math as an 11th grader.</p>

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<p>@Exeterpraying - What about taking Alg. II H w/Trig next year and pre-calculus self study over the summer and then AP Calc senior year?</p>

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<p>You simply ask them if you can take the final test for whichever subject you decide to self study. Go ahead and self study Algebra 2, because you will need it for the SAT’s the very next year. Going to Algebra 2 in 11th grade isn’t very good.</p>

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<p>You’ve made your point quite clear RGrabigel. I get it. Algebra II in 11th grade isn’t good blah blah blah. I’m WORKING on it.</p>