Brian asked: I found out about Andover and Exeter quite late. I have heard of these schools before and known them to be prestigious boarding schools. The information disclosed was that these boarding schools were quite expensive. However, I was not aware of the financial aid from the private high schools.
I was a laid-back person. I would never have homework no matter how much was assigned. I was easily able to finish 4 subjects of homework in their own classes respectively. I am naturally smart and do not study often. I manage to get 95+ scores on all tests without studying because of my great ability to listen, and memorize.
I never tried extracurricular programs because I did not think them useful at a elementary level. Also, they were not offered. After, I researched about people chancing into Andover and Exeter, to my dismay, people who got perfect scores on all their academics and SSATs still did not get accepted.
Now I realized that not only will I need extracurricular programs at a younger age to improve your resume to get accepted, but give a foundation to talents.
I need some advice on what extracurricular programs I can choose.
Sports:
I have developed a great interest in Basketball. I have a virtuous reason to play. (It was because the coach at the try-outs were racist and picked all the black kids to play first and the asians to play last. I want to show them that Asians can OWN!). Our school’s basketball season is over.
I use to be aqua-phobic. I wasn’t scared of drinking water, but scared of getting in it. After joining the YMCA, I learned how to swim with help and confidence from my sister. I am learning the other 3 strokes. I am quite fast at swimming. However, our undefeated school’s season, is over. Our 4 year old varsity swimming team has retired an undefeated swimming streak.
I am a fast runner, and could do the distance. I am going to try out for track and field, and cross country.
That concludes my sports.
Music:
I have played piano for a year, but I developed sight reading very well. At a moderato tempo, and with a second try, I can play most songs. (For most musicians, it takes at least a few years to get sight reading down.)
I tried saxophone for a few months.
I like listening to classical music, because it is less distracting towards my work.
Clubs:
Not many clubs are offered in our school because our school is young and is establishing curricular knowledge. A science club was recently started and I am going to give it a try. I am also going to join the junior key club.
Academics:
I get all A+’s. Our schools curriculum is very well written and challenging. All though my school is not famous, it is still a great feat to obtain A+’s. It is listed as one of the best in Massachusetts.
The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School was ranked as the 10th best International Baccalaureate High School. Once again I stress that our school has only been here for 11 years! and high school 4!
I do pretty well at writing, but am always looking for improvement. (Please do tell me my weaknesses in this article)
I represented the school in the annual public speaking competition.
I am well behaved, and never miss school. 1 day of absence in the last 4 years.
Interests:
I like doing puzzles, I would spend a few hours to do a puzzle.
I like finding various talents, I can blow spit bubbles from my tongue, or juggle.
I also like playing with the rubik’s cube. I can solve it, but I have a poor time of 1:15 average.
For teacher recommendations:
This year, 7th grade, I have teachers that I would favor over the 8th grade teachers. I am afraid of my teachers not recognizing me as well next year so should I ask them for a recommendation before the end of this school year?
Thanks. please wish me good luck.
Oh yea, I also have a great interest in geography.
I participated it 4 years in a row. 
5th year I am going to study and take our school to nationals.
Lol, I am sure they wouldn’t care, but thanks, you made me feel a bit better about academics.
How to Sight Read Music Lesson
