<p>Hi, this is my first time applying to a school and I really want to make it into a boarding school but I'm not sure how i'll do... Can you guys give me a rough estimate of my chances?
Here's some general info:
-Asian (Chinese)
-Female
-8th grade applying to 9th
-Currently go to public school
-Straight A's in all GT classes since 3rd grade :3
-Play flute in highest band (2 1/2 years of private lessons, play in All County honors band)
-Used to play piano at an advanced level for 5-6 years
-Take dance(ballet and modern) 8 years at a prestigious school for 10-11hrs/wk
-GT art class, used to take private lessons
-Several top student awards in various classes each term
-Very good at math, though a bit lacking in humanities...</p>
<p>-Took SAT's last year and scored 610 in math, 600 in reading, dont remember for verbal...
-Scores for SSAT:
Verbal 767 - 96%
Math 800 - 99%
Reading 707 - 85% :/
Total 2274 - 98%</p>
<p>I'm going to need a considerable amount of Financial Aid and I haven't completed any of my interviews yet, though i have one scheduled for tomorrow..
I'm applying to Exeter, Andover, Deerfield, Lawrenceville, hotchkiss, Concord,
i might apply to taft and choate...</p>
<p>I appreciate any help or suggestions :) thanks.
BTW i know that my chances into these schools especially exeter and andover are slim so I wont be offended my harsh criticism or brutal facts haha</p>