<p>Hey everyone,
I go to a pretty elite junior boarding school and I'm pretty sure I'm the only one on these forums. I was accepted at Loomis and waitlisted at Groton, Deerfield, and SPS for 9th grade next year. As far as I know, there are about 7 kids waitlisted from my class alone at SPS and that SPS has accepted 75 and waitlisted 75 kids. Every single one of my classmates who applied to Middlesex and St. Mark's were accepted. Only a few were turned away at Hotchkiss and Lawrenceville.<br>
I was just wondering about my chances at waitlists. My school is 1st-9th grade and I am seriously considering staying for the 9th grade where I will have access to the best secondary school admissions counselor, school fairs from top tier schools, and a week off for interviews and school visits (my school goes overboard trying to get 9th graders into their top choice)
So... should I stay at my school, wait for waitlists to pan out, or put the deposit down on Loomis?</p>
<p>btw...
The deposit for 9th grade at my school is about 2000 but the school is understanding and has already told us that we can have extra time before putting down the deposit if we need it. The deposit for Loomis is almost 5000 and I wouldn't put it down unless I was sure I would go.</p>