Hi, this year I’ve applied to a few college prep schools and I want to know my chances of getting into them. I know I can’t base my entire acceptance decision on this discussion, but I just want to know a basic understanding of my chances. These are the schools I’m applying to:
Hill School
Phillips Exeter
Phillips Andover
Lawrenceville Academy
Choate Rosemary Hall
Peddie School
Kent School
I’m currently taking the most difficult classes my school would offer me. I’m in this program that would allow me to take math and science courses two years above my grade level. Thes program will also allow me to receive my associate’s degree in engineering from a community college by the time I graduate from high school. These are my classes and grades:
Honors English 2: A
Latin 1: A
Honors Algebra 2: A
Band: A+
Ap Biology: A-
AP European History: A+
Stem Reseach & Design I: A+
I’m on the school swim team. I’m also in art club in my school and I’m planning on doing stage crew for my school production. I play the flute in my school band and I got the highest chair out of the freshman flute players with only 1 year of experience. I’ve been playing piano outside of school for 9 years and I taught myself how to play drums, saxophone, and guitar. I’m currently learning to play the trumpet and harmonica. I used to play the violin in my school orchestra. I’ve done ballet for 3 years and tap danced for 2 years. I’ve also done karate for 6 years. I’m also involved in community services such as the SPCA and the soup kitchen. My science project was picked to be represented at my county science fair which was 1 out of the 21 picked out of the entire school. I’m also participating in poetry out loud in my school. I ran for class president, but I didn’t win. I’m also planning on doing crew or track this spring season.
I took my SSAT a few days ago and my scores are not finalized. My interview went pretty smoothly with all the schools. Due to the snow storm, I couldn’t make it to the schools this year so all my interview was done online. I think the interviewers were quite interested and enjoyed the interview. My Exeter interview was with an alumni and our interview went on for 2 hours. I talked about my baking business and the interviewers were really impressed with the idea. Overall, I think the interview was fine. I am applying for financial aid.
I’m a first-generation Asian and my parents were immigrants from China. None of my family members attended any of these schools. I live in New Jersey and I’m applying for 10th grade for the fall of 2018.
Anything would help from this discussion. I just want to know a basis for my application and just a general background for what I’m going to expect. Thank you and your efforts are greatly appreciated.