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Pwninjaga · 03-29-2008, 10:06 AM

Accepted!

Stats:

SAT: 2250, 800 Math, 700 CR, 750 Writing
SAT II: 800 Math IIC, 800 Physics, 800 Chemistry
ACT: N/A
GPA: 4.9 weighted? Something like that.
Rank: School doesn't rank, but somewhere in the top 10%
Other Tests (AMC, AP, IB): 5's on AP Calculus BC and Physics B. Also qualified for AIME, though I don't remember my exact score.

Subjective

Essays: Very proud of a few. Somewhat unsure about others. To be honest, I did end up having to rush through a couple.
Teacher Recs: Teachers say they wrote good things, liked me a lot in class, so I can't complain.
Counselor Rec: Also very good. According to her.
Interview: Visited the campus and had a nice chat with the dean of admissions. I really liked the guy, he even sent me a nice email to congratulate me on my acceptance.

Personal

Location: New York (Long Island)
High School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male

Other

Extracurriculars: Bunch of science/math stuff. Also play the cello. Does unicycling count?
Awards: Nothing too prestigious. Placed well in local math tournaments, science competitions, etc.
Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?:

I have to admit I was extremely worried and stressed before Harvey Mudd's decision came in, having been rejected by a handful of the schools I'd applied to. All I can say is I agree with dhruv entirely. If you're strong enough to consider Harvey Mudd, a few rejections should mean nothing; you'll no doubt end up successful wherever you go. Don't let admissions get you down for too long. When you're enjoying life and doing great things next year, you'll realize how pointless stressing over colleges really is.

03-29-2008, 10:06 AM	#30
Pwninjaga New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22	Accepted! Stats: SAT: 2250, 800 Math, 700 CR, 750 Writing SAT II: 800 Math IIC, 800 Physics, 800 Chemistry ACT: N/A GPA: 4.9 weighted? Something like that. Rank: School doesn't rank, but somewhere in the top 10% Other Tests (AMC, AP, IB): 5's on AP Calculus BC and Physics B. Also qualified for AIME, though I don't remember my exact score. Subjective Essays: Very proud of a few. Somewhat unsure about others. To be honest, I did end up having to rush through a couple. Teacher Recs: Teachers say they wrote good things, liked me a lot in class, so I can't complain. Counselor Rec: Also very good. According to her. Interview: Visited the campus and had a nice chat with the dean of admissions. I really liked the guy, he even sent me a nice email to congratulate me on my acceptance. Personal Location: New York (Long Island) High School Type: Public Ethnicity: Asian Gender: Male Other Extracurriculars: Bunch of science/math stuff. Also play the cello. Does unicycling count? Awards: Nothing too prestigious. Placed well in local math tournaments, science competitions, etc. Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?: I have to admit I was extremely worried and stressed before Harvey Mudd's decision came in, having been rejected by a handful of the schools I'd applied to. All I can say is I agree with dhruv entirely. If you're strong enough to consider Harvey Mudd, a few rejections should mean nothing; you'll no doubt end up successful wherever you go. Don't let admissions get you down for too long. When you're enjoying life and doing great things next year, you'll realize how pointless stressing over colleges really is.