Worried about qualifications (Deerfield Academy)

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<p>I'm an international student and am keen to apply for Deerfield Academy.</p>

<p>I'll fill you in about my background: </p>

<p>Academics
Top in my grade from Grade 1 to 6
Multiple awards for English, Chinese, Math, Science and Social Studies from Grade 1 to 6
Was accepted into the top girls' school in my country
GPA hovers around 3.87 out of 4.0 (pretty bad by my standards)</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars
Squash
Girl Guides</p>

<p>Interests
I love Physics, Geography and Chinese, but I'm not an exceptional student. Additionally, I enjoy playing squash competitively.</p>

<p>Do you think I'll qualify for Deerfield?</p>

<p>The SSAT tests a completely different range of questions from what I am used to in school, and I'm worried that it would have a negative impact on my performance. </p>

<p>As my country practises a bilingual policy, I also was unable to channel all my effort into studying English, which resulted in a substandard level of English communication (as you probably have already realized by now). I fear that I will not be able to answer the interview questions to expectation especially since I'm reserved by nature.</p>

<p>Additionally, if in the rare occasion do I qualify for the academy, are there any tips that you have for me to assimilate into the American schooling system?</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your help!</p>

<p>P.S. Ugh I'm so nervous! When I read this forum, I felt like a complete idiot. Everyone here's just so brilliant and outstanding in something, but I'm not. I really want to enrol in Deerfield though! :(</p>

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<p>@geekandproudofit,

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No, being the top in your class isn’t exceptional.</p>

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Your English seems fine…</p>

<p>Also, admission to Deerfield is very subjective. You don’t just “qualify” for admission and you’re automatically admitted. That being said, I suggest you apply just to see what happens.</p>