<p>ohhh, now i see what you mean. but it sounds to me like you think going to a smaller boarding school will increase your chances of going to a bigger one. i don’t think you should go to a school so that you can get out of it. not only would it be awkward to ask for recommendations but all your time at that school would be spent on applications. don’t use a school. go somewhere that you think you would fit right in and enjoy.</p>