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Swimfreak001 · 12-18-2011, 09:02 PM

Already posted my decision but am now posting my stats!

Decision: Deferred

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): 750(M) 720(CR) 690(W) (One Sitting)
ACT: 32 (One Sitting)
SAT II: 710 US, 700 Math II
Unweighted GPA (out of 100): unweighted: 98.5 Weighted: 100.7
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 3/146
AP (place score in parenthesis): 5 APUSH, 3 English Lit
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Chem, AP Gov, College English, Calc 1+2, Spanish 5, Band, Bio 109+110 (Hardest Courses Schedule at my School)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Selected to Attend THIMUN, Multiple MUN awards at regional conferences

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): President of Student Senate, Model United Nations for 4 years, District-wide club where members are selected by superintendent, Varsity Swimming, Tennis, and Golf (not recruited), National Honor Society
Job/Work Experience: Lifeguard and work in a kitchen at a local restaurant
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer at Hospital in a nearby city, Blood donor, Various community activities
Summer Activities: Youth Court, Volunteering at Hospital, Summer Conference, Working, Swim Club
Essays: I thought they were very good. Common App: About my friend passing away from cancer and how it affected me. Supplement: About overcoming an obstacle in my first year of swimming
Teacher Recommendation: Saw one that was very good, didn't see the other but I am sure it was amazing!
Counselor Rec: I think it was pretty good. Didn't read but he likes me.
Additional Rec: Excellent rec from my principal who I was very close with.
Interview: Went very well. The alumni liked me and told me I was one of the best kids he interviewed from this area.

Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Chemistry
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Rural Public ( :[ )
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 140,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First Generation (kind of? ) and perhaps coming from a rural area? Other than that, none. haha

Reflection

Strengths: Alumni interview, Essays, short takes
Weaknesses: SAT scores and rank
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/denied: Probably didn't stand out enough and wasn't a "for sure" RD admit.

General Comments:
I feel so lucky to be deferred! With how great everyone was, I'm thankful I didn't get rejected. Congrats to everyone accepted! You all truly deserve it. As to those rejected, I'm sorry but I know you will all find schools that you love as much as Yale. And to those deferred, we must continue to wait a couple more months. Good luck to everyone else whether it be at Yale or another school!

12-18-2011, 09:02 PM	#114
Swimfreak001 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 309	Already posted my decision but am now posting my stats! Decision: Deferred Objective: SAT I (breakdown): 750(M) 720(CR) 690(W) (One Sitting) ACT: 32 (One Sitting) SAT II: 710 US, 700 Math II Unweighted GPA (out of 100): unweighted: 98.5 Weighted: 100.7 Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 3/146 AP (place score in parenthesis): 5 APUSH, 3 English Lit IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A Senior Year Course Load: AP Chem, AP Gov, College English, Calc 1+2, Spanish 5, Band, Bio 109+110 (Hardest Courses Schedule at my School) Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Selected to Attend THIMUN, Multiple MUN awards at regional conferences Subjective: Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): President of Student Senate, Model United Nations for 4 years, District-wide club where members are selected by superintendent, Varsity Swimming, Tennis, and Golf (not recruited), National Honor Society Job/Work Experience: Lifeguard and work in a kitchen at a local restaurant Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer at Hospital in a nearby city, Blood donor, Various community activities Summer Activities: Youth Court, Volunteering at Hospital, Summer Conference, Working, Swim Club Essays: I thought they were very good. Common App: About my friend passing away from cancer and how it affected me. Supplement: About overcoming an obstacle in my first year of swimming Teacher Recommendation: Saw one that was very good, didn't see the other but I am sure it was amazing! Counselor Rec: I think it was pretty good. Didn't read but he likes me. Additional Rec: Excellent rec from my principal who I was very close with. Interview: Went very well. The alumni liked me and told me I was one of the best kids he interviewed from this area. Other Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes Intended Major: Chemistry State (if domestic applicant): NY Country (if international applicant): School Type: Rural Public ( :[ ) Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Income Bracket: 140,000 Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First Generation (kind of? ) and perhaps coming from a rural area? Other than that, none. haha Reflection Strengths: Alumni interview, Essays, short takes Weaknesses: SAT scores and rank Why you think you were accepted/deferred/denied: Probably didn't stand out enough and wasn't a "for sure" RD admit. General Comments: I feel so lucky to be deferred! With how great everyone was, I'm thankful I didn't get rejected. Congrats to everyone accepted! You all truly deserve it. As to those rejected, I'm sorry but I know you will all find schools that you love as much as Yale. And to those deferred, we must continue to wait a couple more months. Good luck to everyone else whether it be at Yale or another school!
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