<p>I here competition is very intense to get into Groton. I am a thirteen year old girl and I am planning to apply for my sophomore year. I have straight A's and I'm the top distance runner on my track team. I'm also a competitive swimmer. I've recently done a lot of community service and I received the "Knights of Pythias" award at the conclusion of this year. I played bell percussion for three years but I'm not sure if I want to continue this instrument in the future. I've been told I'm very charismatic and easy to talk to. In addition writing is my favorite subject so I think that could help me get in with the application. This summer I am attending an 8 day missions trip to Honduras. I am white. I have taken spanish for four years. I also took integrated algebra and earth science in 8th grade. I scored a 98 and a 95 on my regents. I have a cousin that attends Groton and she says her classes are all very small. There are only about 80 kids in her grade. Do you think I have a good chance of getting in? If not, please let me know what I could do to increase my chances.</p>
<p>Based on statistics you have a good chance, but you will have to show them (in your application and during your interview) why you want to go to Groton. Since Groton is so small, I think they like to hear how you will participate in and enrich the community. In such a small school, students are involved in all aspects of the school so you might do some research into other sports or activities that you would like to pursue if you went there. Character is especially valued and they like to see that you have overcome some adversity - their “keyword” seems to be “grit”.</p>
<p>Thank you, I’m thinking of forming a list of e.c. activities I would do there. I’ve been doing a lot of research on the school so I want to incorporate some of Groton’s values and motto’s in my application and interview.</p>