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rbug · 03-31-2008, 10:40 PM

Decision: ACCEPTED!

Objective:

* SAT I: 2280 (M 800, CR 690, W 790)
* SAT II: Math II 800, Literature 760, US History 730
* ACT: 36 one sitting
* Unweighted GPA: 4.0 (5.13 weighted)
* Rank: 1/300+
* AP: (5)--European History, Calculus AB, English Language, US History (currently taking)--English Literature, US Government and Politics, Macroeconomics
* Senior Year Course Load: AP English Lit, AP US Government & Politics, AP Macroeconomics, Honors Biology I, Honors Chemistry I, Honors Physics, Band

Subjective:

* Extracurriculars/Volunteerism/Community Service: Marching band, Mock Trial, Model UN, NHS, Academic Team, Church youth group (part of worship band and service projects), Teen Court, others I can't think of right now
* Job/Work Experience: Cleaning new construction homes in summer, various instrumental music jobs
* Summer Activities: Governor's School for Prospective Teachers, Appalachian Service Project, Volunteer Girls' State
* Essays: They were just fine and solid. I chose the "Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you" prompt on the Common App.
* Teacher Recs: One was stellar, from a math teacher who wrote a sparkling two page letter; one was short and bland, from my AP English teacher.
* Counselor Rec: Very good.
* Interview: It was with a woman who was a former professor at Harvard. We clicked quickly and talked for over an hour on Super Bowl Sunday, and I kept in touch with her after the interview to let her know of the good news.

Other

* State: Tennessee
* School Type: Large public school, rarely sends students to Ivies.
* Ethnicity: White
* Gender: Female
* Income Bracket: I'd guess between 20,000 and 100,000 a year. Upper end could be higher.
* Hooks: None that I can think of off the top of my head.

Reflection

* Strengths: Strong writing and math skills. Well rounded in both.
* Weaknesses: Hardcore procrastinator. Self-confidence issues at times.
* Why I think I was accepted: Solid stats; involved in my community; the sheer chance of running the gauntlet.

General Comments: Hooray! Good luck to everyone else!

03-31-2008, 10:40 PM	#196
rbug New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5	Decision: ACCEPTED! Objective: * SAT I: 2280 (M 800, CR 690, W 790) * SAT II: Math II 800, Literature 760, US History 730 * ACT: 36 one sitting * Unweighted GPA: 4.0 (5.13 weighted) * Rank: 1/300+ * AP: (5)--European History, Calculus AB, English Language, US History (currently taking)--English Literature, US Government and Politics, Macroeconomics * Senior Year Course Load: AP English Lit, AP US Government & Politics, AP Macroeconomics, Honors Biology I, Honors Chemistry I, Honors Physics, Band Subjective: * Extracurriculars/Volunteerism/Community Service: Marching band, Mock Trial, Model UN, NHS, Academic Team, Church youth group (part of worship band and service projects), Teen Court, others I can't think of right now * Job/Work Experience: Cleaning new construction homes in summer, various instrumental music jobs * Summer Activities: Governor's School for Prospective Teachers, Appalachian Service Project, Volunteer Girls' State * Essays: They were just fine and solid. I chose the "Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you" prompt on the Common App. * Teacher Recs: One was stellar, from a math teacher who wrote a sparkling two page letter; one was short and bland, from my AP English teacher. * Counselor Rec: Very good. * Interview: It was with a woman who was a former professor at Harvard. We clicked quickly and talked for over an hour on Super Bowl Sunday, and I kept in touch with her after the interview to let her know of the good news. Other * State: Tennessee * School Type: Large public school, rarely sends students to Ivies. * Ethnicity: White * Gender: Female * Income Bracket: I'd guess between 20,000 and 100,000 a year. Upper end could be higher. * Hooks: None that I can think of off the top of my head. Reflection * Strengths: Strong writing and math skills. Well rounded in both. * Weaknesses: Hardcore procrastinator. Self-confidence issues at times. * Why I think I was accepted: Solid stats; involved in my community; the sheer chance of running the gauntlet. General Comments: Hooray! Good luck to everyone else!