<p>I was waitlisted last year, and though that kinda put me off, I was determined to reapply. The country where I study has made major changes in the education system, and my grades are not as high as I would like them to be. Honestly, I find school too easy, but I still manage not to do really well on tests. So I was just wondering, would it make sense to apply to Exeter when my grades are below my normal standard (and last year's grades)?</p>
<p>Also, while filling up the EC list in the application last year, I, for some strange reason, forgot to mention a sport that I really love and have been playing for a very long time. I also didn't mention it during my interview. So, if I were to reapply, would it be incorrect to add that sport to the list? Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>Just apply. You have nothing to lose.</p>
<p>For the grades, just mention it in your interview and depending on how bad they are, you can attach a statement to the application.</p>
<p>Just add the sport. If you want, you could get a recommendation from your coach. During the interview talk about how you have been playing the sport for a long period of time.</p>
<p>It could give you a small boost. It would show that you are still interested in the school and would show perserverance.</p>
<p>My grades have probably fallen to the A range, and in languages to the B+ range; would I need a teacher statement or should I attach one on my own?
The problem is, we don’t really have a coach anymore. Won’t it be strange if I suddenly add ‘Sport X - 10 years’ when I didn’t mention it anywhere last year?
And would applying as a repeat lower be a good idea?</p>
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<p>If you have all As and one B+, I wouldn’t bother to attach a statement. By your first post I thought they went from like all As to Bs and Cs so that is why I recommended mentioning it, but you should be fine. One B+ won’t kill you. </p>
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<p>If I were you, I would just ask this question at the end of your interview. I wouldn’t think it would be strange because they may not remember your application from last year but if they do remember you, then this could cause some trouble.</p>
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<p>It depends. The acceptance rate for 11th graders is usually lower than 10th graders, so you would have a slightly better chance. Do you really want to spend 5 years in high school? Depending on your age, you may be annoyed by being in a grade with younger students. You would have more time for leadership activities when you actually get to the school and have more room for classes you want to take. This would be a good topic to discuss with your parents and then with your interviewer.</p>
<p>Accioquote, my position is very similar to yours. Waitlisted to PEA last year for lower year. Don’t know what to do.</p>
<p>I don’t think they would care about adding your sport this year. I think they switch up the admission staff every year, or at least different admissions officers than last year would probably look at your application this year. Go ahead and reapply!</p>
<p>What do you have to lose? The worst that could happen is a rejection. As for adding the sport, I think it should be fine. You can always explain during the interview. Better yet, you could get a recommendation from a coach or something. I’m sure you’re a great applicant, but I think you could really benefit from applying to a safety school or two.</p>
<p>Why go to Exeter when you can go to Andover?</p>
<p>Haha, I see your point, but I have my heart set out on Exeter, so I don’t inten to apply elsewhere.</p>
<p>Oh, and I have another question. Do we request viewbooks before starting the application process?</p>
<p>^Yes, now would be a great time to request viewbooks.</p>
<p>Oh. How would I go about doing so?</p>
<p>Why only apply to Exeter? I applied and visited to 7 schools (Choate, Deerfield, Hotchkiss, Lawrenceville, Andover, St Pauls, Exeter) and got accepted to 3 and wait-listed at 3 (never finished the Lawrenceville application after the tour <em>shudder</em>) and then decided that I wanted to go to Exeter. Also, you may like another school, and if you don’t get accepted to Exeter, then you have a backup and you might even find a school you like better. I highly recommend applying to more than one school.</p>
<p>I see your point, cutiedida, but I didn’t really like any other school (Although I never visited them). Ironically, I never visited Exeter either. I know this is rather reckless, but I am quite stubborn :)</p>
<p>Just applying to other schools doesn’t mean you have to go them. However, if you don’t get into Exeter (heaven forbid) it might be nice to have other options. You just have to think of it like this: if I don’t get into Exeter then what do I want to do? If you don’t want to go to your local school you need to start thinking of back-ups. This isn’t the same as giving up, it’s just a way to pay it safe.</p>
<p>What do you do if you tour Exeter and hate it?</p>
<p>I really must say that the only time a student should only apply to one school is if he would be perfectly happy attending his local school, especially a school that is so very selective.</p>
<p>I don’t mean to imply that you couldn’t get in. What I mean is that there is really no telling what kind of students they will be looking for. Being smart and motivated and all that is a given. The vast majority of their applicants are like that (and this isn’t just about Exeter. All top schools applicant pools are like this).</p>
<p>But if you would be happy at home, go for it!</p>
<p>I see your point. Actually, I had no problem attending my current school, that’s why I took the risk!</p>