<p>I applied to a local prep school where I currently live with my mom, and I am applying to a prep school where my dad lives just in case I don't get into the one here. </p>
<p>The first school is Greenhills School. It offers a lot of AP courses, average SAT is 1300, dedicated faculty and motivated students. I'm not interested in many of the clubs, but Amnesty International, Jazz Band, the school newspaper, tennis, and soccer seem pretty cool.
<a href="http://www.greenhillsschool.org/%5B/url%5D">www.greenhillsschool.org/</a></p>
<p>The second school is Ashbury College. It is an IB school and a member of Round Square, like Deerfield and Hotchkiss. The average SAT is 1200 and I really like the extra curricular programs more than Greenhills. (World Affairs Club, Model UN, squash, crew, skiing). I'm really into politcs and languages so this school sort of fits that. <a href="http://www.ashbury.on.ca/%5B/url%5D">www.ashbury.on.ca/</a> </p>
<p>I would choose Ashbury College. To me, SAT is not a matter of importance because the individual determines the score, not the school. Extracurriculars are an important part of your education; they provide a fun alternative to general academics. I think you would enjoy the extracurriculars offered at Ashbury. The IB program indicates strong academics. Since Ashbury College has a strong politics and language department, it would be best if you wanted to pursue higher knowledge in those areas. To me, Ashbury seems to have the perfect combination of academics and extracurriculars. </p>
<p>ya i agree- ashbury sounds pretty cool, and IB isnt all taht bad (;) a former IB student myself) i feel sorta partial towards the EC's in ashbury tho- specially since u liked theirs better. ^_^ just apply to both, and see where u get in. </p>
<p>I don't like Ashbury because they beat us in basketball in front of our home crowd at nationals......that was a horrible day...
but above that, im sure its a great school and you do know that if you want to take the IB program, you need to do another application for it. ea</p>
<p>I think even though Ashbury College has a lower SAT score, it will allow you to rank in the top of your class than rather being in a lower rank. From what you said, though Greenhills has good ECs (tennis, newspaper, soccer), those are probably also available at Ashbury College, and the ones you are interested in are also present there. If you're interested in politics/language, you will probably be more invested in the school and in its unique offers. </p>
<p>What are the grade levels (9-12, etc.) at Greenhills and Ashbury? that could make a difference.</p>
<p>Ashbury is 4-12, but the junior school only has 150 kids for grades 4-8 and it's all boys, and the upper school has 500.</p>
<p>I'm thinking that these schools could prepare me for top boarding schools, so if I end up not liking the schools, I could apply to boarding school.</p>
<p>Would you live at home (with your mom at Greenhills and your dad at Ashbury)? Where would you rather live? Both schools have a lot to offer.</p>
<p>Disagree with the statement:<br>
"SAT is not a matter of importance because the individual determines the score, not the school."</p>
<p>SAT has a lot to do with the school. The individual is important, too, but if the student isn't learning what he needs to, his SAT will reflect that.</p>
<p>There is no doubt, a school with a 1200 average SAT will be less competitive than one with a 1300, making it easier to do well. It will also be clearly less competitive to get into, and as an American, they may see you as bringing diversity.</p>
<p>Choose happiness over SATs! Go to Ashbury, it's a great school. </p>
<p>My D made a similar choice 4 years ago, there are 3 prep schools in our town she chose the one which was ranked 3rd because that is where she felt most comfortable. Now she is a senior and has no regrets and is in is the top 10% of her class with SAT scores about 200 points above the average senior as do the other top 10%ers. She is loving life and has been challenged academically with plenty of honors and AP classes and great ECs. </p>
<p>Go for what you really want, do not start to deny your inner voice at such a young age.</p>
<p>I'm okay with it I guess. There's nothing I can do about it now since my application is already sent. I really wanted to take it again but my mom wouldn't pay another $100 for it.</p>
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<p>Yes, I would live at home. I'm not really sure where I'd rather live. My mom and I have been fighting a lot lately about her live-in boyfriend who I really dislike for valid reasons.</p>
<p>However, if I lived with my dad I could learn a few other languages because he's fluent in French, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, and of course English. I don't know if I would want to live with him, though.</p>
<p>Jonathan, your mother clearly doesn't want you to go to these schools if she won't invest $100 in bettering your chance. I know you've said you don't need full aid. Parents who will pay several thousand/yr are willing to spend $100 to get the kid in.</p>