<p>I started talking about world leaders and their egos. Dont Ask. i don’t know how I got their either. It’s kind of distressing though because whenever I express the fact I feel i didn’t do well everyone always says “I find that hard to believe!” or “Im sure you did more than fine” which im sure is supposed to be comforting but is totally not. Also, my teachers seem to be convinced I’ll have no problems getting in because they don’t understand how competitive it is, it’s going to be so embarissing when i don’t get in…</p>
<p>I feel the same way!</p>
<p>My public school sends kids to HADES and other prep schools every year. Last year, I know one kid who went to Exeter and a bunch who went to Pingry, Delbarton, and other schools. So my principal and teachers can make a solid reference as to who will get in and who won’t.</p>
<p>BTW, my principal showed me his rec. like a week ago and he put top in career for everything, w00t w00t :D</p>
<p>And I wrote about corn flakes and how the public saw it as overcooked trash but one guy saw it as an opportunity and sold it and made millions and then referenced it to the topic in the last paragraph.</p>
<p>And Raid, don’t worry, on my first SSAT, I got like 10 wrong for verbal, like 3 blank and still got like 760 (93%ile) and like 5 wrong for math and still (94%ile) and 4 wrong for reading and got near a 740 (95 or 96%ile)</p>
<p>My public school doesn’t really send kids to HADES, I have to keep explaining what it is all the time and then why I don’t just apply to TJ. Then they often look at me like they think my parents are neglictive or something because why else would I want to leave home, which is so unfair to my parents and makes me mad. One of my teachers cousins to HADES and she seemed to sincerly think I would get in but what else could she say. One of my teachers (who has me for homeroom not anacademic class unfortunately but we often end up talking about stuff and having debates) went to HYP and a lot of her friends went to HADES and she is really supportive of me, in fact she suggested I tried to apply unaware that I was already in the proccess of doing so.</p>
<p>CCer those figures make me feel better, everyone I know fully expects me to score in the 90s because with the exception of Math i tend to score in the 99th nationally in reading and writing. They don’t seem to understand that Im competing with a much more intelligent and prepared pool than in national/state tests. :(</p>
<p>Pfft, state tests mean nothing…</p>
<p>And, btw, you just gave your location away by mentioning TJ… 
And you should apply to TJ, its a great place and I have some friends going there.</p>
<p>oh i know I did. Im not applying to TJ because I know we will move within 12 months so what’s the point plus Im not a big math person</p>
<p>My school has tons and tons of kids applying to private schools, but mostly top day schools.</p>
<p>The kids at my school are more the kids to get in trouble for attackinga private school kid. I avoided telling them I was applying but had to in the end; they are all kind of “like if you go to private school you’ll never speak to us again and will think you’re all snobby” A couple of the top footy players are applying to Day schools, I have heard of one person considering HADES no-one else has even heard of it.</p>
<p>Most kids around where I live are like “What’s that?” or only know of the local ones.</p>
<p>6 kids last year in my school went to Andover, 2 went to Middlesex, 1 went to Exeter, so it’s somewhat common considering there’s 50 people in each grade.</p>
<p>My prompt was: Simple questions are the easiest to remember. This test was a little harder than the first one I took. :(</p>
<p>Wow, Jason that’s amazing. Can you PM me what school you go to?</p>
<p>Jason can you PM me too?
IN my class it’s only me and this other kid who is considering NMH and St. Georges
Last year though one kid got into Exeter…</p>
<p>Blue Raven, my son turned down TJ after he was accepted to a good BS. You are right…folks don’t get it and will not understand that it is a huge sacrifice for your parents to let you go. They will miss you every minute of every day but knowing that you are at an awesome school that is just right for you takes away the sting. We also remind people that he is away for 31 weeks and at home for 21 weeks each year and they are always surprised when it is put that way. Anyone from your current school will soon learn that it is easy to stay in touch and see you on breaks. Smile and do what’s right for you!</p>
<p>Thank you, those are heatening words. Around here TJ is the pinnacle of success (as Im sure you know) and the idea that I don’t wish to attend is mind boggling for most people I know. My parents aren’t particularly supportive of my application but recognize what an amazing opportunity it is.</p>