Getting into the school that was right for you!

Prep School Admissions
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<p>Hello!</p>

<p>This is my first thread, and I thought that it was appropriate for me to start on CC after the whole drama of March 10th.</p>

<p>There have been several inspirational posts recently, saying "Don't worry if you didn't get in...just keep trying!". Plenty of people have experienced the slap of rejection or the anxiety of being wait-listed. I've seen so many post up their acceptances to these amazing top schools. They should be proud! For those who are like me, who didn't actually apply to these top schools, this can be a little annoying. I constantly ask myself "what-if...?". What if I had applied to HADES or GLADCHEMMS? I could be celebrating, posting on threads such as "Acceptance to Exeter!". </p>

<p>But I didn't, and there's nothing I can do about it now. I did, however, apply to schools that were fit for me. Schools that have a good local reputation, and are occasionally talked about on here, but aren't the big schools that everyone posts about. So, if anyone out here is reading this post, and they focused on the schools that were right for them, you can share your story here. I have to say....there are no disappointments for me here, because I focused on the schools that were right for me. And that really does show in your applications and the interview. They can sense your vibe. And I am pleased to say that I got into my top choice just by being myself!</p>

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<p>Nice post. It’s a big, wide world out there and happiness & satisfaction come from within. The best thing is to find a school community where there are other people like you who are glad to be there. Life is what you make of it.</p>

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<p>Thanks PrepintheSouth! I really wanted to get into schools by being myself. My grades were good (straight As in a private school), and my SSATs were good (in the 90s) I accredit my successes, however, to a lively personality and a zest for life that many appreciated. Too many people try to make themselves the best candidate that they can be, which results in an unhappy, stressed teen. I feel like people reading this, no matter if they are prospective or current private high school students, should always remember that changing who you are is not going to get you where you want to go in life.</p>