<p>Sorry, I know everyone hates chances threads, but I kind of need to know them because I might not apply if I have no chance and I'm terrified of not getting in and I'm in a... unique situation here. I need to go to boarding school. Thank you SO SO SO much! :) You're all lifesavers!</p>
<p><em>deep breath</em>
Background:
I go to a really good private school in New York and I'm applying as a repeat 11th grader. I'm a hispanic girl. I'm applying to Milton, Deerfield, Cabridge School of Weston (safety), Andover, Exeter, and Hotchkiss. Maybe Taft as well. I'm also applying to a few schools in Australia, but if I get into one of my boarding schools in America, I'll probably leave the one in Australia to go one of these. Or something. </p>
<p>Grades/Scores:
I have an A- average and I only got a 200 on the psat's (no sleep the night before) but it is the 96th %ile. I took the ISEE's as well (99% Math, (97% QR, 95% Vocab, 88% Reading) but I don't think the schools are going to see that.</p>
<p>Possible Hooks:
I speak five languages fluently and mostly understand 9 (includes the 5 I speak).
I'm an excellent writer. (Portfolio)
I'm two years ahead in math.
I'm hispanic.
I play hockey.</p>
<p>EC's:
Science Research Program (had to apply to go)
Girls Hockey Team (possible captain this spring)
Math Team
Tutoring Underprivileged Students With Learning Disabilities (got an award for it)
Girls Write Now (writing program, had to apply to go)
School Magazine (78) (editor in chief)
School Newspaper (Rampage)
Chinese Club (captain)
Piano (since age 5)
Chorus
The Debate Team
French Magazine
Helped run carnival at the Hamilton-Madison House
Art Club
School Drumming Club (don't ask lol - I did it in 9th grade)</p>
<p>Summer Programs:
Sleepaway camp: Fernwood Cove
Columbia High School Summer Program: Advanced Creative Writing</p>
<p>Negative Factors:
Terrible Attendance. Like, dismal attendance records. Really.</p>
<p>What do you think? Do I have a chance at any of these places? Please be honest! Is my schools list good? Should I add/take away any of those schools? </p>
<p>Thanks SO much!!!</p>