mojoxx41

so i've been a fan of barnard, but i thought there was no chance in hell of me getting in. i'm not qualified- 3.0gpa, 1770 SAT score. three really good reccs because my teachers know i work hard despite my grades- 2 from english teachers. english is my only strong point. i spent ages on my essays and last year i won the most outstanding english student award for my school. IB certificate student. i live in the middle east, i'm a michigan resident and i spent a few years in pakistan as well.

my parents and counselors pushed me into applying despite not even coming close to comparing with most barnard applicants.

they pushed me into applying to two other schools with similar admissions rates and i got rejected from both. i just got into a few schools in michigan and that's it

is it worth anticipating my admission decision? i can't bear another rejection

foreverpetals

You're not alone, many girls on this forum are probably feeling that way right now. And you have already sent in your application so what's done is done. If you are really as good in english as you say you are and have emphasized your experiences as an international student, then you probably have a fair chance. Also, I like Barnard because they really look at your whole application- not just your test scores or your gpa- but who you are. So you shouldn't fret, especially since we are getting so close to recieving our decisions. Good Luck =)

etched

I understand your position. I have lower stats as well, and have been rejected from a couple of schools. But realize that the whole thing is such a crapshoot -- if you displayed your passion for writing, you still have a good chance. Barnard isn't just about the numbers.

There is never harm in applying to a school if it's a reach. If you don't apply, you'll never know (of course).

If you do get a rejection (I know it hurts :[) take it with a grain of salt. There are so many great applicants that it's difficult to make decisions. The college admission process is almost hurtful by design, but you can make it to your advantage by learning about yourself.

Good luck!

PS: Check out the RD Anxiety Thread 2013 to wait; there are some incredible ladies there

squaregirl

What etched said: Anxiety Crew time!

lacy1

I know exactly how you feel, my stats are not incredible but I know that Barnard will look pass that. Numbers are just numbers. Stats do not make the person that you are. Barnard analyzes the whole package. Try to stay calm and think happy thoughts.

Good Luck to all that are still waiting.

monydad

Not commenting on your situation specifically, but I think in general for some people I would say there may be no point, not necessarily because they won''t be accepted so much as because it may not be the best place for them to go even if they are accepted.

Why should someone want to get into a situation where it seems more likely than not that they will spend the next four years getting poor grades and struggling to survive, academically?

If your performance profile- GPA, SATs Or ACT, etc- would seem to put you in the lowest 25% of a college's incoming class; And truthfully these stats really do reflect your actual abilities, there is no loophole where you are actually likely to be much better at something important that these statistics do not capture,

Then maybe you're setting yourself up for a situation where you are quite likely to have a bad time of it, if you do get in and go there.

I guess I am not a fan of the whole "reach" school concept, where the degree of that reach is quite substantial.

This is in no way specific to Barnard, or your specific situation.

As for admissions, if you , for sound reasons, really want to go someplace, that will certainly not happen if you do not apply. So from that perpective, of course yes there's a point in applying. The odds may be unfavorable, but you never know.

inasummertown

I like the saying that if you DIDN'T apply you'd have 0% chance. Because you applied you have a chance. Good luck!

misssaladbar

Sounds like you're feeling low. My SATs were worse then yours. However I went to a community college for a little while (not that I think you should go to a community college) but in that time I filled in my educational gap, started a business, moved to New York, started a mentoring club, volunteered---so much time to really build strength and character before reapplying to Barnard again... if you don't get in. You can't let one bump in the road stop you.

Cheer up. Life is too short and the world needs your brain-power for important things. I'd give you a hug if I could