<p>I'm asking this because I am considering putting off applying until next year and I would be applying for 10th grade. Is that weird at boarding school? Because at the day schools in my area it's weird to start after 9th grade, since everyone's already friends and such. But is it strange at boarding school? Will I have a harder time fitting in? Or does it not really matter? I just have seen a lot of people on here applying for 9th grade and not 10th grade, so that made me wonder.</p>
<p>Oh also can you do interviews after the application deadline?</p>
<p>Nope. Applying to BS for 10th grade admissions is quite common. At many top schools, about 1/3rd of the sophomore class is often composed of first year students. (For what it is worth, my S entered BS last year in the 10th garde, along with many others. He is doing great; I assume the others are doing quite well too.)</p>
<p>I went it 10th, in some ways easier, in others harder. No kid gloves, it is quite intense immediately. However, you’re also in the intense environment for only 3 years, less time to get burned out by it (and I was ready to go). It MAY be slightly easier to get in as a 9th grader, but probably not significantly, as long as you have a strong 8th g. spring and 9th grade fall where you are. Advantage to going in 9th is many BS realize its a transitional year and the curriculum and environment for 9th graders can be a little kinder & gentler.</p>
<p>I go to a really hard day school anyway so I doubt that the academics would be too much of a problem. Thanks!</p>
<p>Personally from what I have heard from people who started as freshmen and even alumni, going into boarding school as a freshmen is simply too much of a step for some kids. I went into boarding school as a 10th grader and though it is harder to adjust than the 9th graders social wise, I feel as if I will spend the perfect amount of time here. Also, dont give up on your public high school experience. You never know when you might decide you want to stay(:</p>
<p>I recently just started my boarding school as a new sophomore, and honestly it was tough at first. Socially, you’re so behind. But it does get better, and I saw some new students with no problem at all. It all really depends on the person. It’s really common, at my school at least. There were 23 new sophomores this year, which made up a good percent of the class. Academically it was a bit of a challenge just being thrown into it. Freshman year is used to ease stuents in, and by sophomore year they’re expected to handle alot. It’s different for everybody though, and in my personal experience I would not change a thing.</p>
<p>I was a new sophomore. Its tough at first, but everything works out fine. Agree with Samantha</p>
<p>I was a new sophomore as well. At least at Andover, with 70 other new 10th graders, it’s not difficult at all. You get assimilated really quickly.</p>
<p>Nope. To echo several people: it’s actually quite common.</p>
<p>i would say do it because i mean its hard at first but i am so happy i got to do the whole normal all american high school experience too</p>
<p>There are two questions you should answer for yourself about why you’d want to delay. First, is it because you’re not ready to board? Second, is it because you’re concerned about the size of the step up (socially or academically) to a boarding high school? If the answer is no to the first question, but yes to the second, you may want to consider a year at a junior boarding school. Coed boarding schools include Fay and Bement, while boys schools include Cardigan Mountain School and Eaglebrook.</p>
<p>i came to exeter as a new sophomore and the biggest challenge is quickly getting integrated socially, and probably dealing with the sudden influx of workload if you aren’t used to it. but other than that, i don’t regret it - coming in as a new sophomore isn’t a big deal: a lot of people do it, i’ve found. just remember that there are lots of people in your boat!</p>