kenny2012

I wanna attend St. Olaf because my family went there. I am currently a high school freshman and taking 1 AP class. I wanna hear from a former St. Olaf student, on how did they get in? I will do whatever it takes to get accepted in 4 Years. And for EC like Community service/Shelters how do you report that?

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kenny2012

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kenny2012

thank you any other advice

kenny2012

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twomules

Kenny- I think you should go to the alphabetic list of colleges and find the link for the St Olaf thread. You may have more luck there.

If you are already taking an AP class you are pushing yourself academically, which is good. There are no "right" ECs. Figure out what you like to do and do it. Don't be afraid to try something new if you want. These high school years are about trying hard with your studies and learning how to express your individuality. You'll be fine.

If you are Minnesotan, you may want to keep your worries kind of quiet. We tend to want to roll our eyes at freshmen stressing out 3 years before they have to! Many students on this site are very wound up and I would hate for you to think you have to be too.

kenny2012

yea I'm a Minnesotan, not worried that much about college like some on site. But I was just wondering what I could do to gets a heads up cause we pick sophomore classes in 1 month.

OleWannabe88

Basically, just take advantage of what your school has to offer. Continue with honors/AP classes, take leadership roles in extracurriculars, and, as you get closer to applying, show interest in the school. Do a campus visit or two, meet with an admissions counselor, let them know who you are. Just don't get too far ahead of yourself if you're only a freshman. Enjoy your time in high school and everything will work out.

kenny2012

Thank you I am sure enjoying freshman year with girls,sports,dances.

One more question: Will being Asian and being the first to go to college help with admissions? One more question that is bothering me.

kenny2012

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gloworm

I thought you said your parents went there.

kenny2012

my aunt and uncle, not my parents but does that mean I'm not first no more???

Complications

Go to St. Olaf's site and look for what they want. It helps to be a boy from outside of Minnesota, but they accept plenty of in state boys.

Take the hardest classes you can and do well in them.
Keep track of your extra activities -- focus on ones you love and exercise leadership in them.

Most of all, don't set your heart on one college. What looks fabulous at age 14-15 may look horrible at 18 -19.

Just do your best, learn to write well, take hard math classes and look around at a variety of colleges. Best of luck!

Aeneas

Challenge yourself in school, find a few activities you enjoy, and come back sometime in your junior year. You are going to change a lot in high school and colleges that appeal to you now may not appeal to you then.