What are my Chances?

Prep School Admissions Prep School Chances
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Hi, I am currently a 7th-grade student about to finish off the school year and I am looking to apply to Phillips Andover in the fall. Do you think I have a good chance of getting in?

Grades(for most recent term):
English- A
Math- A+ (next year in accelerated math: chosen based on teacher rec., standardized test scores and grades)
Science- A
Social Studies- A+
Spanish- A+
Engineering- A

I have never gotten lower than an A except in health 6th grade B+ and 7th grade A-.

Extracurricular activities:
School Play 2(going to be three years) with possibility of being a student director in 8th grade
Greater Lawrence Academic Bowl www.crestcollaborative.org/enrichment/academic-bowl/ (2 Years)
WEB Leader (mentor incoming 6th graders)
Helped Seniors with early Alzheimer’s at local Senior Center remember past memories and make videos/scrapbooks for future generations
Was Invited to JrNYLC in Washington DC by my teacher, but could not attend

Sports:
Soccer (7-8 years)
Cross Country (2 Years)
Track (1 Year)

Music:
Bass Guitar (3 years. Quit)
Starting Piano in the Fall

Volunteer Work:
Have volunteered and plan to volunteer much more in the Summer.

History:
Sister goes and will be an Upper in the Fall.

*won’t need financial aid

Thanks,
-R

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Okay so they will look at your 7th and 8th grade grades so your fine with our grades if you keep it up, and truthfully lots of people do Soccer, do you have anything else to make you stand out? Are you studying for the SSAT yet? Did you fill out the Inquiry Form yet? Right now you should start scheduling interviews and visits.
I’ll be applying for Hotchkiss which is a boarding school so yea, and are you only applying to one school? ( I am only applying to one so it’s fine if your not)

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Applying to one school is pretty risky for most students. Because the OP has a sibling there, his or her chances will be greater than a student otherwise. If the OP plays club soccer and can have an impact it will help regardless of the number of other soccer players.

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Just like MAandMEmom said, you should probably apply for more schools

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Dont have any great input but just wanted to say hey to my fellow WEB leader :slight_smile: