Hi all, I am a 7th grader, but I am looking to start the process early and I am open to recommendations from anyone on what I should do to boost my overall school resume/application. Obviously, I can not apply yet as that is for next fall but I have already toured Phillips Andover and FELL IN LOVE WITH IT! I am visiting exeter soon, but I feel that i will not get the same vibe from exeter as it is a more competitive/aggressive/rigourous and less athletic school (In my opinion, don’t be offended…) I took the ACT last weekend so I am awaiting the scores. Both siblings attend top boarding schools and one graduating, committing to an ivy. A lot to live up to… But, can someone chance me/give me recommendations on how I can strengthen my “hook” on the schools? I really would like to attend Andover. So, here is some about myself…
Academics:
-All A’s and 4.0 GPA all of 7th Grade and Same in 6th Grade except for one B+ in Band
-Part of Northwestern Universitys Center for Talent Development Program
-Sat Overall: 1550 [not a strong test taker ;( ]
-Awaiting ACT Scores
-In Algebra I as a 7th Grader, ACE Social Studies and Enriched Language Arts (highest my school offers)
-Planning to take SSAT within the next few months
Athletics:
-Trying out softball this spring
-Basketball Team was #2 in US Junior Nationals
-Played travel basketball for 6 Years
-USJN Recognized All-Star (Only 10 in nation)
-Basketball Team was #4 in state last year
-Played lacrosse for 3 years
-Member of Oakland Strokes Rowing Club for 2years
Extra Curriculars:
-Cooking Classes for 2.5 Years
-4 Years of Saturday Extracurricular Classes with Northwestern CTD
-Enjoy Photography
-Like graphic design/art, designed an image on photoshop for my town (geofilter)
-Played clarinet for 3 years, was 1st chair for 2 years
-Played piano for 1 year
-Member of the Trivia Club
-3rd place in Schoolwide Geography Bee
I know my test scores aren’t amazing but I hope I can make up for it in interviews/athletic/EC hooks. Does anyone have some recommendations on other things I should be trying to do to boost my “hook”/chances/applications. I really want this.
Thanks