<p>I was rejected by my two top schools, with Michigan State University as my third.</p>
<p>I will be reapplying to one of the schools next year, with a couple of others too. Needless to say, I would have a hard time enjoying my one year at Michigan State University, and would probably rather be at a east coast prep school as a post-graduate if possible - especially if it would be more beneficial. </p>
<p>I am wondering if a prep-school, like PhillipsExter, The Governor's or Lawrence would be ideal or not.</p>
<p>Not a bad idea, although I’d guess Exeter is full (maybe the others too). I’m sure there are some with openings, you’d have to call and most likely be full pay.</p>
<p>the schools will want to know why you are interested in a PG year. Many kids use them for sports, but it sounds like you are doing it to increase your college chances. that’s ok, but you should be specific - like you want to increase your SAT’s, and want to be more involved in community service or clubs or something like that.</p>
<p>The other option would be to go to a community college for a year - same classes but typically much smaller as the big state Universities. And usually much cheaper too.</p>
<p>My two schools were Harvard and AFA. I will be reapplying to Harvard, along with possibly Notre Dame, Stanford, and MIT. </p>
<p>I’m going to make a strong effort to enroll in a prep school… even though deadlines are past, they still do have rolling admissions. Certainty they’re smaller than StateU, and I will pay for my tuition. </p>
<p>CC seems like a turn off, given all of the people that I know who are going there. :o</p>
<p>@GordonGecko. The chances of getting admitted for the 2011 Fall term into the prepschools you mentioned, at this LATE stage of the game, are bleak-- especially for Exeter. Exeter has waitlisted lots of FULL-pay candidates who walk on water (>95% SSAT + 4.0 GPA + athletic/musical stars).</p>
<p>GMT - Does Exeter really have that many post graduates? Nonetheless a small school compared to most colleges, especially for PG’s. I would consider a high 99%th a walk on water, but either way, candadites with those credentials as a PG would most likely go to an Ivy :).</p>
<p>How about Deep Springs College? Not PG, but super rigorous AA. Guys transfer to all of the big guns from there. Again, you’re late in the game, but might be worth a call to see if they’d consider late application.</p>
<p>Most PGs are recruited athletes, there are generally not many spots each year, and likely all are full for fall 2011. You may want to consider other types of gap year programs if you are not happy with your choices. For example, Oxford University (in the UK) runs a program for post-grad students to get a taste of the British University system.</p>
<p>My application is overall very good - great ECs, 99th %tile on standardized tests - my admissions officer says grade point is really the only thing lacking. Keeping this in mind…</p>
<p>Do you think Oxford PG would be a good choice for a gap year? I do not want to spend a gap year going somewhere that would not be effective for an acceptance to Harvard/Notre Dame/Stanford/MIT (school preferences).</p>
<p>I really appreciate the comments. So far I have Harvard secondary school, and a possible late-admission to Kent. Which BTW, any thoughts on Kent vs. other PG programs? </p>
<p>PelicanDad, I will email deep springs. Thanks for the thought!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t suggest harvard secondary school as a PG replacement.
As many have suggested, PG is aimed at athletes, but I have a friend who went to Berkshire academy and she said it is even better for non-athletes. I am a rising senior for 2012 but my friend(class of 2010) said going to a full fledged high school for another year basically got her a place at columbia.</p>
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