<p>I'm currently at an English boarding school, and I live in overseas. I've been to an english boarding school for three years now but I'm deciding to switch to an American boarding school.</p>
<p>I get good grades but the problem is that I don't feel a sense of community here and the sports are limited. It also gets very boring because theres nothing to do. My school is ranked one of the top in the UK and my college advisor had said that I have a better chance of getting into a university because I 'stand out' more. </p>
<p>What are your feelings? Do you think it is a good idea? Would it be too hard to cope? And do you know anything about deerfield and choate? Which one is better?</p>
<p>Where do you intend to attend college? If you want to go to a UK school, then you'd be better off staying where you are. Although I'm not an expert, I don't think most US boarding schools will admit a senior. Junior year is usually the cut-off. </p>
<p>Maybe someone more knowledgeable about Deerfield and Choate can chime in.</p>
<p>I think St. Paul's is the only, or one of few, boarding schools that does not accept new seniors. I did a quick search and know that Andover, Deerfield, Choate, and Exeter all admit new seniors.</p>
<p>You should enter as a junior. It will give you more time for your college application process and for faculty to get to know you. I know of a number of schools who will not take new seniors- they take PGs, but not seniors. You are competing against kids who have been at the school for much longer for recs and help with the college process. Give yourself the extra year.</p>