dayzeeland

jkjk^^^ I probaly couldn't get into it even if I wanted to. Chance me please!


<b>Schools</b>
Yale University
Brown University
Vanderbilt University
University of Pennsylvania
Northwestern University
Rice University
University of Iowa


<b>Profile</b>
School Type: Public
Race/Gender: Indian/Female
Location: Chicagoland Area
Prospective Major: Biology/Japanese Literature (Double-Major)
Rank: N/A
Unweighted GPA: 3.9
Weighted GPA: 4.57


<b>Scores</b>
ACT Composite: 32
SAT I: 2200
SAT II Math IIC: 800
SAT II Biology: 800
SAT II U.S History: 800


<b>Couseload</b>
APs: 10/18 Offered Courses By Graduation + All Honors


<b>Awards/Honors</b>
-High Honors
-National Merit Finalist
-Student of the Year -- Foreign Language Department (07-08)
-Student of the Year -- Social Studies Department (06-07)


<b>Other Info</b>
I am an Indian girl that is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu and Japanese while very proficient at Spanish and Mandarin.


<b>Activities</b>
-Editor of Literary Magazine
-Editor of School Newspaper
-Journalist of Local Newspaper
-Ballet


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This is a somewhat bland version of what my real application will be like, but I'm not sure whether or not to elaborate on my activities because they are pretty self-explanatory. I also have a decent amount of involvement im music as I play the piano and clarinet while I take band during Zero Hour. I have also recieved Division I ratings in my solos and ensembles and other contests, but I'm omitting my involvement in music because I don't really like it. Should I omit my musical accomplishments or not? Any constructive critism is appreciated.

Wneckid99

if you're looking at Yale- harvard is as hard to get into as yale just so you know

swoop

looking great!

nj_azn_premed

Oh wow...Yale got dissed...

palmettotree

"I am an Indian girl that is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu and Japanese while very proficient at Spanish and Mandarin."

Didn't get a chance to see your stats. You'll get into Vanderbilt no sweat though.

firehippo99

Definitely include your music accomplishments. I'm in Zero Period Orchestra, and it is a HUGE commitment. You should DEFINITELY put that in an application! It's a big EC!

dayzeeland

thanks for all the feedback! I'm not dissing Yale because I'm pretty sure that I can't get into it, but I just like certain aspects of it better then Harvard. Keep it coming!

Elastine

I wouldnt send in ACT scores if i were you.

razoredsuitcase

Idk I think the thread title is pretty much accurate lol. Expand on your extra curriculars and awards by explaining them. I'm sure you'll end up where you want to be, but good luck anyway!

dayzeeland

thanks for the replys, but can you all give a prediction of whether I get accepted/rejected/waitlisted?

nj_azn_premed

The funny part is your talents clearly lie more in the realm of the humanities/linguistics and yet you're applying for a biology major. You have not given us any extracurriculars or awards to indicate that you are a science-oriented individual. Therefore, I have little doubt you will be rejected by most, if not all of the top colleges. Plus, your awards are pretty standard and bland. No regional/state/national awards to set you apart in your application (other than National Merit, which is great, but unhelpful to your app). Extracurriculars are decent, but usual and somewhat standard. Overall: Nothing out of the ordinary. Generic applicant in all but the fact that you're an Asian who's not involved in math/sciency stuff...and even that's not any advantage b/c you're insisting on pursuing a science major. Chances:

Yale University - Reject
Brown University - Reject
Vanderbilt University - High Match/Low Reach (meaning somewhat unpredictable acceptance/denial)
University of Pennsylvania - High Reach (probable, but not assured reject)
Northwestern University - Low Reach/Reach (decent chances, will depend on subjective material such as essays and supplements)
Rice University - Same as NU
University of Iowa - In

My advice is to apply to these schools within a major that actually fits your application (such as a language major). This way, admissions reps won't disqualify you on account of your desire to enter a field you have little experience in (and no, courses do not count as experience!). Once you're in, you can freely change your major and do what you want with yourself.

Wneckid99

thanks nj azn premed for giving a completely degrading comment and really being completely wrong- theres a difference between being honest and just plain out annoying- and you're wrong b/c first you dont need to pick a major when u enter those schools and even if one had picked a major why would one have had to have ECs that relate to those- schools dont want you to be decided on something specific and make it your life

you'llsee...

you need brackets [], not <>

nj_azn_premed

Wneckid99:

"thanks nj azn premed for giving a completely degrading comment and really being completely wrong- theres a difference between being honest and just plain out annoying- and you're wrong b/c first you dont need to pick a major when u enter those schools and even if one had picked a major why would one have had to have ECs that relate to those- schools dont want you to be decided on something specific and make it your life"

You seem to think colleges are looking for well-rounded slices of perfection. Well, you're completely wrong. The fact of the matter is, colleges want a diversified student body, not a population of jacks of all trades, masters of none. Therefore, when someone presents a speciality - some interesting and unusual passion - colleges expect such applicants to pursue that passion in college. Now, take the OP's application for a science major and juxtapose it with that of any other qualified science-heavy applicant you might find on CC and who do you think the top university is going to accept? The ballet dancer who writes for her newspaper and speaks several languages or the candidate who's been reaping awards at science fairs and olympiads and perhaps distinguishing him/herself in other ways (e.g. music/sports/etc)? I'm not trying to degrade anyone, I'm being realistic. Admissions reps are not machines that churn through applicant stats with a set criterion for acceptance/rejection. They approach the application with a human mindset and with the expectation that the applicant has a clearly defined passion that correlates with his/her educational goals. Your ridiculous assertions are uncalled for Wneck99. And, yes, I may sound a bit annoying in the way I deliver my criticism, but that's only b/c I don't agree with the idea of fluffing up every applicant on these forums. And, unless the OP is trying to inflate her ego by garnering the affection of random people online, she should accept the criticism and make of it what she will. So, please confine your fallacious assertions to your own poor judgment and try commenting on the OP, not on my ability to assess applicants.

tjan91

nj azn premed,
Colleges want some of everything, so they aren't going to only select applicants that are "masters" at one particular thing (whether it is science or whatever). Well rounded students are accepted in large numbers to all of ivies, contrary to what you may believe. Personally, I would definitely say that the OP has a decent shot at all of the ivies that she is thinking of applying to.

On a side note, you also sound like a prissy brat with that last sentance of yours.