Hi, guys. This is my first post on this blog. Actually this is my first blog post ever. I don't know if anyone is ever going to see this but if anyone ever was to I hope this helps them. There probably already is a blog like this somewhere but I didn't see it in my time of need so I thought "why not create my own?" and that is where I am now. I'll give you a little background.
I am currently in the 8th grade and I go to a Public Middle School in my town. This year I have received all A's every marking period. Last year I received more B's than A's. In the year before that I had many D's and F's at the end of the year and A's/B's at the beginning. By the end of the year almost all of my grades were C's when averaged together. Sometimes I really wonder how I was accepted to a "top tier" school. Just to give you even more information on myself I was accepted to a
GLADCHEMMS school. I scored in the 80's on my SSAT and I am a URM.
I could say more about myself but I'd prefer not to. I was accepted to a
GLADCHEMMS school and I plan on attending the school. It was the only school I was accepted to. It's been a long process and I am glad that I have received the desired results.
So, as I travel through my boarding school experience I'll post things, update, and talk about my life as it occurs. I'll probably give you some handy tips on how to make your BS life great.
Tip #1
Make sure your Top Choice Knows That they are your Top Choice!
This is extremely important to admission. My top choice school knew they were my top choice since before my first visit. I would always send letters, emails, and other things saying they were my top choice. Heck! I even said it in my admissions essay and on my tour/interview. They probably got tired of hearing about how much I liked them. Also I was waitlisted or rejected at ALL OF THE OTHER SCHOOLS THAT I APPLIED TO. Why? Probably because when they asked what my top choice school was I told the truth. Certain times you need to know when to tell the truth and when not to... oops.
Tip #2
People who tell you to "only be yourself" are practically setting you up for failure
Unless you are born perfect with the great work ethic, the looks, the athleticism, and everything else beneficial then you most likely do not go around "just being yourself" 100% of the time. There are reasons why people only reveal their "true selves" to a select group.
Now, I'm not telling you to be fake. I'm not telling you to be someone you aren't and make up lies about yourself. I'm telling you that being your regular self will most likely not cut it. You have to be the best you you can possibly be. Just skirting by will not help you. You got into boarding school so you are most likely capable but its up to you to put the effort in and make your years there count!
Join something you usually wouldn't. Become friends with that person who you normally wouldn't. Step out of your comfort zone and experience new things. Boarding school isn't all about the "superior education". It is about the people you meet and the adventures you have while attending.
Push yourself. Do better than you ever would have imagined. If your shy make it a point to be friends with everyone in your dorm, become a tour guide, or even class president. If you usually hang out with only a certain type people try to hang out with other people who maybe aren't exactly your first choice friends. If you don't usually study or do your homework until the last minute (like me) then try to get all your work done in advance. Just try your bet to better than what you were before.
BONUS!
I was looking online and I found this quiz. Feel free to take it if you'd like. Here is my result.
I thought it was both cute and funny I got this because I actually am going to boarding school and it would be sad if I didn't. See what you guys get :)
I thought it was both cute and funny I got this because I actually am going to boarding school and it would be sad if I didn't. See what you guys get :)
http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/9025282/would-you-survive-boarding-school
A Message From the Author: I honestly can not believe I am telling you guys to do all of this stuff. Sometimes I can be a bit of a hypocrite so when I go to boarding school I'm going to try my best to take my own advice. This should be fun ;)
A Message From the Author: I honestly can not believe I am telling you guys to do all of this stuff. Sometimes I can be a bit of a hypocrite so when I go to boarding school I'm going to try my best to take my own advice. This should be fun ;)
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