What are my chances of getting into Exeter/Andover, etc?

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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<p>I'm applying to several top boarding schools for 9th grade. I'd really like to know what my chances are of getting into these top schools. </p>

<p>I'm half Japanese, born in Japan. I have dual citizenship and speak both English and Japanese.
I have pretty much straight-A's, occasionally a B.
I am treasurer on student council. I'm working on doing some more extracurriculars, like tennis and gymnastics. I am also going to start tutoring inner city children in reading for an hour and a half a week. I'm going to be honest and say that I am weak in EC's, but I'm working on it.
I know I can get over 90% in all of the SSAT subjects. I have been in the Gifted Program at my schools since fourth grade.
I'm taking Geometry as an eighth grader, took Algebra last year. I'm in all the advanced placement classes my school has to offer and I'd say that I'm at the top of my class.</p>

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<p>You seem to have the grades, but they want well rounded students that can manage their time to accomplishing many things. They don’t seem to care about having a 4.0 GPA student. Those aren’t hard to get. It’s hard to get the 3.8 GPA student that is in 8 clubs and plays sports. That is what they look for. You have a good start, though.</p>

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<p>EC’s r very important. Starting this late in the game cud hinder u…hey, but who knows what the admissions officers will think? Just emphasize ur PASSION.</p>

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<p>Ok, thank you. I’ll definitely try to get some more EC’s in. What really looks impressive on an application?</p>

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<p>Your personality, definitely. Don’t tell lies, EVER. Just emphasize the biggest parts of you (basically, do you have passion?) Anyone can have great EC’s or ssats, but not everyone will be dedicated, determined, passionate, dynamic, etc.</p>