<p>I am a african-american male living in New Jersey. I am in 8th grade, applying for 9th grade(fall 2013). I am applying to Phillips Exeter, Phillips Andover, Deerfield, Groton, Lawrenceville, and Hotchkiss. I have gotten mostly straight As on my report cards in middle school(6th through 8th grade at my school.) Maybe a few B+s. I never got a bad comment and got a few good comments on my cards through middle school. I'm taking physics/chemistry, US History, Spanish, English, and pre-algebra. My teachers like me. I do community service. I volunteer at places. I've played football for 8 years. Lacrosse for 5. I'm on the student council, and ran for president last year. I play bass clarinet, have been in band for 5 years. I have been on honor roll for 6th and 7th grade. I was selected this year by my teacher to tutor a 7th grade student in science and social studies.I've had a few interviews so far, and they have gone pretty well. My only concern is my SSAT. MY first trial ever of the SSAT was in October. I only scored in the 40th percentile. Im taking it again in December. What are my chances of getting into any of these schools, and do you think my SSAT scores will effect my chances?</p>
<p>Hi, I am a senior who goes to hotchkiss, I applied my sophomore year, and got into my junior year. Hotchkiss is a wonderful place, really!
To start with, you have to visit the school to be sure that you really like it.</p>
<p>Everything you mentioned about your accomplishments is good, especially the fact that you are African American, hotchkiss loves diversity. I myself am from the Middle East. Your SSAT score will prove that you have good grades, because a lot of schools give out As like candy… That is why you have to have very good scores if you want to get in.
Even if you have all of that, it is not guaranteed that you will get in. Your essay matters a lot. Make a good story.</p>
<p>I know it might seem weird that a senior is posting this. But I was remembering how dumb I was when I was obsessed with this website.</p>
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