What are my chances for Exeter? (plus more)

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<p>Well, I'd never really thought of boarding schools as an option for me because of my family(four kids, 22, 21, 15, 13,), but I've done more research and found that a lot of the schools offer financial aid and have way better science programs then what my school has.</p>

<p>Chance me for Exeter? Also, if you know any other schools with an extensive science department, let me know!</p>

<p>I'll be applying to get in junior year.</p>

<p>Current School: Reputable private school, around 20% get into ivies here.</p>

<p>Grades: My grade sheet was lost (courtesy to the 13-year-old) but the grades were all As and Bs. The trend was upward, except in computer science (A, A-, B; we had a terrible teacher...). </p>

<p>Extra-curriculars:
JV Soccer 1 year
Recreational soccer (last 7 years, one year indoor)
Varsity Fencing (adding that to the list this year!)
Altar Server (8 years)
Animal Shelter Volunteer (2 years, roughly an hour a week)
Tea Club (1 year)
Vacation Bible School Volunteer (I worked the last two summers)
Math team (2 years)
Band (Alto Sax., last year, and then 4th through 6th)
Journalism (2 years, now a columnist, at a very high ranked student newspaper)
Softball (4 years, 5th through 8th)</p>

<p>I might have done more, but I just need to remember it...</p>

<p>I dunno if this helps or hurts, but I might have ADHD or OCD. My older brother has both, and I think I have OCD because I show a lot of symptoms and have never been tested for either.</p>

<p>If I can post anything else to help, please tell me!! I need all the help I can get! </p>

<p>(side note- I know I'm going to good school right now, but I really want to load up on science courses. My school doesn't focus on it as much)</p>

<p>Edit- My recommendations would be really good. My journalism teacher is known for writing ridiculously good ones, and my spanish teacher loved me. My other teachers liked me as well, but those would be my best ones.</p>

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<p>i think you should just stay. Your applying junior year, a good private school and 20% get into ivies, you are in a good situation so just stay put. But i understand that science is why you are persuing b-school and its your decision</p>

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<p>-bump-
10char</p>

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<p>I have to agree–especially given the possible ADD/OCD and that you’re clearly doing well at your current school. Is there a college nearby where you could take advanced science? Most states now allow juniors and seniors in high school to dual enroll.</p>

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<p>I looked up more schools, and I found one I liked a lot better than Exeter. I want to apply to Thacher as well. I would probably apply as a repeat sophomore, because I’m really interested in their horse and camping programs.</p>

<p>I’m looking up stuff at local colleges too now, so if I don’t get into boarding school, I’ll still be fine where I am. </p>

<p>I want to be chanced for Thacher too. Thanks to everyone who gave suggestions already! The college class one was a great idea.</p>

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10char</p>