Hoping for some advice on CHANCES of getting into top NE boarding schools AND “safe” school suggestions! Any other advice welcome as well…
*Daughter is applying for 9th grade, Fall 2021. Great student, but no hooks…
*Schools on list so far:
Lawrenceville
Taft
Episcopal
St. George’s (RI)
Blair
Peddie
Loomis Chaffee
Westtown
Also considering: Tabor, Choate Rosemary, St. Andrew’s (DE)
*Electing NOT to take SSAT.
*Straight A’s 6th grade - present
*Teacher and piano instructor recommendations – very strong, motivated student. Social and loves being involved. Not a bookworm, but values school and grades. Most teacher say she is an ideal student to have in class.
*Extracurricular:
Piano – 10 years, early advanced level
Acolyte – Monthly for 7 years at our Episcopal church
International Travel – Twice a year (since age 5), travels abroad with Grandmother to places such as Egypt, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Chile, Bolivia, Botswana, Greenland, Colombia, etc.
*Athletics:
Cross Country, Tennis, Track – NOT a serious athlete, but loves to be active & always involved in something. Physical fitness, eating healthy, etc is important to her.
*Other helpful info:
Attended private, local day school through 5th grade.
For middle school, she attends a small unique private girls middle school. No typical sports or clubs are offered, but HEAVY outdoor focus–mainly paddling, climbing, hiking, camping in warmer months and skiing in winter. Costa Rica trip every spring, with final 8th grade trip working with Peace Corps (which won’t happen due to Covid this year). School has very strong academics and writing intensive. BUT, again, no traditional sports or clubs.
Very independant, kind, socially outgoing. Would like a school that has great academics BUT equally important is happy, fun, nurturing environment. GOAL at the end of the day is to ENJOY high school and get a good education. DO NOT want a pressure cooker environment.
Sorry for such a long post!!