| my application sounds like dreaming18's app in that my GPA was high, but my SAT/ACT were both on the low side (below the median of the 2011 class).
i know this isn't 'advice' but it's important to realize that the application process is very subjective. the readers are human. the reader might have done yearbook in hs (like me), or is from nj (like me). that shouldn't affect it, but i think it can a little bit. also, they may just not like your tone in writing, or something that will make them choose someone else who has basically the same academic standing. sometimes there's nothing you can really do. because you didn't get in doesn't entirely reflect on your part, or insinuate you're inadequate in any way.
but i think as far as the app goes, barnard looks for something different, beyond good grades and being an over achiever (because everyone applying basically fits that category). in fact, it may be safe to say that they don't really want someone with an eight page resume. maybe a few impressive leadership roles, and one or two things that seem to consume your extracurricular time (like newspaper, yearbook, a sport, etc). and then make your app stand out, in whatever way you think would really demonstrate who you are (like for me, i wrote a short story for the essay, instead or using one of the topics.) |