Class of 2012 - Page 10

Rister_Chutophs · 04-20-2007, 01:33 PM

welcome!

are you a currently a high school senior? ("so as I've recently known that I can't be '2011.")

Did you come too late to the conclusion that you wanna study in the USA (like me

) or weren't you lucky at your first try?

Have you already an idea where to apply? What's your intended field of study? (engineering? arts? ...?)

Welcome again, and good luck during the next few months!! I have the feeling that everyone on this thread (especially swift) will be extremely happy when the time for decisions comes - Class of 2012 simply rocks!

switch7 · 04-20-2007, 01:46 PM

wc win23

why cudn't u be in the class of 2011

ajayc · 04-21-2007, 07:20 AM

Welcome aboard!!!

We have a Burman on the thread!! w00t!

And Since I am the most senior most member of this thread {AjayC looks at naidu90} you all better listen to me

{j/k}

naidu and I started this thread because we wanted to interact with people from other nationalities too not only India!

CheerS!!!!

debate_addict · 04-21-2007, 07:37 AM

Naidu, I gotta say I am quite disappointed in u...u no longer frequent in these places. Gone are the days when you would luxuriate in constructive discussion apart from CC cafe..

about my ecs: many of my ecs (well, the majority of them) are oriented towards my passion-yet the common application does not allow me to show them. My college counselor told me to do so-she knows many people and is very insightful (she even introduced me to a Dean of Admission at a highly, highly selective Ivy..will not reveal the name out in the open!!) The thing is, she sure knows her way around. And this year, we had two people into Yale, one into Amherst, Gerogetown, MIT, Princeton, Brown and so on. From a class of 50 approximately. My point is, she knows I am restricted by the common application, and she does that with all of her applicants. So I do not see why it would harm me, if I would show a little bit more of myself..
For example, i have posted this before, but cumulatively I am going to be secretary general next year, I have internships at consulates, mentorships with consuls, debates, impromptu speaking, NSLC international diplomacy(and the hexalingual issue). Common ap hinders me, so I am not going to restrict myself. I ahve taken this decision long ago, and I will stick to it, primarily because my future is predicated upon it. But this is just my conviction

I think it is integral to attach a CV if common application limits you. I do not have 10000 ecs, but the common application is not designed to cope with the needs of the applicants of the superselective colleges. That is why I believe it is important to try to break free from it. After all, could it harm??
No...

ajayc · 04-21-2007, 07:46 AM

Its your choice debate_addict we were just ventilating our opinions. The choice is yours

Do you really think the admission officers have time to go through a really long list when they have other apps to look at?!

debate_addict · 04-21-2007, 07:53 AM

Yes. And the reason is that they do care. I am not saying I have dozens and dozens of extracurriculars. I am saying that Common App is a hindrance to me, and to other candidates. I know lots of kids who said "If only I had attached a CV". I do not want that to happen to me. Of course and they have the time. They will MAKE time for a candidate. It is an extra five minutes, and they take time. It's not an SAT essay scoring, where they just glance at your essay. They are much more anal-retentive. That is why I would exhort all of you who can, to send a CV. Ivies WILL make time for it, because they care..this is actually one of the questions I had and my counselor and that dean answered...

i just dont wanna regret it...

Rister_Chutophs · 04-21-2007, 07:54 AM

debate_addict, I think attaching a more comprehensive list of ECs is a wonderful idea but please make sure that the list is succint and clearly structurized!

How's everyone going? i've a two-weeks break now and at the end of my holidays i'll take the SAT... weird!

i'm a little bit disappointed... so far we're like only ~7 ppl for class of 2012! common where are you? Class of 2012!!!!!!!!

p.s. debate_addict we're probably heading towards the same major (although I'm not sure yet), do you haveve already an idea where you want to work after your studies? Academia, Industry, NGO's, etc.

ajayc · 04-21-2007, 08:00 AM

yo debate! Go ahead mate! All the best!

Yep I agree with the point that you shouldnt about regret something later!

Rister: I have my SAT on june 2nd. Class of 2012 will start trickling in around Sept-Oct. My major is aerospace/mechanical

I think I will have to read the previous posts since I missed out a lot, been really busy with my magazine

debate_addict · 04-21-2007, 08:07 AM

Lol, you guys are so fun to be around!!

I agree with you completely Rister..if the list is not succinct and lucidly put together, it can just as well ruin your chances...that is why I have been working on my CV from the very beginning of the year!! But if it is well-put together and conveys ur passion and academic caliber, then it can also be your ticket in..

And I plan to work on an NGO at the beginning...or even better, work at the Greek Consulate in Boston..that is my internship for the summer (two months) and if i do good, I have a shot at being hired after my graduation!!
But on a long term basis, I wanna teach at a collegiate level!!

ajayc · 04-21-2007, 09:02 AM

I was never and will never be into teaching

debate_addict · 04-21-2007, 09:04 AM

Aww, why not?
I love it. It is my greatest aspiration so far..teaching at an Ivy League!!

ajayc · 04-21-2007, 09:16 AM

Well I am more inclined towards adventorous jobs. Astronuat, Pilot, Spy etc that sort of stuff

WAIT A SEC
'Lol, you guys are so fun to be around!!' < what do you mean by you guys?! Me, christopher and w32 OR w32 and christopher OR.....damn its confusing.....

switch7 · 04-21-2007, 12:23 PM

^^ well i'm with u ajayc i'm also not that much into teaching

ajayc · 04-21-2007, 12:35 PM

I just dont have the patience to teach

win23 · 04-21-2007, 10:19 PM

Thanks for your warm welcome!
I've just fooled around about 1 yr since '05 ( my HS grad date) and haven't paid enough attention to the application process. Then, I applied for Fall 07. As I was in a big rush and my SAT score is kind of poor, no wonder 8 out of 8 schools rejected me..

In my first time, I didn't know much about app. process and I didn't have much friends to share the information nor ppl to ask for advice. But this time, I think CC will be a big help to me. I wish I've met CC earlier.
I think I will be undecided in my major as I don't know in which I can be fitted.
Again, How nice to meet ya all!!
Naidu & ajayc, this thread is really amazing. Though I have many posts left to read, I can't help wanting to say thanks you two for your thread!!