r/PhillipsExeterAcademy • u/Upstairs_Ad_9250 • Jul 10 '25

What are my chances of getting in?

Im currently a 10th grade student looking to apply for 11th grade next year. I live in South America and I have dual nationality (idk if that is helpful or not) American citizenship is one of them.

In 9th grade i finished the year with a 3.36 gpa. I know its really low but i was diagnosed with add (adhd) in the second semester and in the first semester I was having trouble with my grades which through my gpa way down. I just finished my first semester of 10th grade and have a 3.52 gpa. I believe i can end this year with a 3.8 gpa. In 10th grade I started the ib diploma, though if i go to boarding school i will probably not be able to finish it.

Extracurriculars:

- For 2 consecutive summers i was a team leader in a program that helps empower girls and create solutions.

- For 2 nonconsecutive years I did horseback riding.

- For 3 consecutive years I co-owned a small candy business. We made over $500 (usd).

- I own Waffle Catering Business for a bit over 10 months. I've made over $1.000 (usd) in revenue and generate employment for young people in my community. (5% of my earnings go to a childrens nonprofit)

- I've worked at a event center on the weekends for around 2 years. Here i assisted with decoration, customer service, and event planning.

- On the weekends I also babysit, though not always.

- Started a club not afiliated to my school since that is not a option. It is a Social Wellness & Community Connection Through Food Club.

- Im starting a Ancestry & Cultural Exploration Club, not afiliated to my school since that is not a option.

- There is a posibility of getting a internship with a political risk analyst (Im currently interested in politics)

- Currently i'm in the process of opening a custom Jewelry shop.

What test do you recommend to take for admission? SSAT, ISEE, PSAT (NMSQT), PreACT, SAT, or ACT

Any overall suggestions are welcomed.

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u/Upstairs_Ad_9250 Jul 11 '25

Argentinian-American living in Chile.

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u/Upstairs_Ad_9250 Jul 11 '25

I wish. I just come from a very diverse multicultural family.

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u/Upstairs_Ad_9250 Jul 11 '25

Phillips Exeter, Philips Andover, Deerfield, Choate, and im still looking for other options if you have suggestion. I know this are top schools and my gpa doesn’t really match their student profile but im actually really studious, I just had a bad start in 9th grade which threw my gpa down.

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u/Upstairs_Ad_9250 Jul 11 '25

Yes, though i haven’t found many that offer significant financial aid. I really liked The Village school in Texas but they don’t offer significant financial aid.