<p>Decision: Waitlisted</p>
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[<em>] SAT IIs: literature 700, us history 590
[</em>] ACT: 30 (would have been higher, but math & science brought me down…i thought the fact that i was applying to be an english major and had a 12 on the essay with a 34 and 33 on the english and reading comprehension respectively would help though)
[<em>] GPA: 3.3 uw…low but believe me, i had extenuating circumstances that pretty much killed my gpa freshman and sophomore years. i have maintained about a 3.7-3.8 each year since the beginning of junior year, though
[</em>] Other stats: all honors except my math classes, 3 APs and one seminar course
[<em>] Extra Curriculars: varsity field hockey goalie, chorus and select chorus, relay for life committee, 2 community service clubs, bandfront and more…also went to 2 educational summer programs, went on a mission trip to help build homes in Appalachia, interned at a business, babysit frequently
[</em>] Essays: i thought mine was really good. if was different though…it kind of talks about an unusual and pretty dark and upsetting event in my life but also what i learned and how i changed myself. everyone who edited it thought it was engaging and powerful, but i havent been accepted to anywhere ive had to send that
[<em>] Teacher Recs: i didnt read them but one teacher offered to do it and i did extremely well and went above and beyond with extra credit and stuff in the others’ class and only does a certain number of people each year so id assume that theyd be good.
[</em>] Counselor Rec: she never elaborated on it, but i would assume it to be good as we have a great relationship and really understands some of the stuff i had to go through
[<em>] Hook (if any): i applied ED and was deferred, sent them everything possible: an alumni rec, an additional teacher rec, and my own letter of desire to go there. also toured it, then visited again for an interview which i thought went really well.
[</em>] Location/Person: PA
[<em>] School Type: very competitive public school
[</em>] Ethnicity: caucasian
[<em>] Gender: female
[</em>] Major strength(s)/weakness(es): my gpa was questionable due to freshman and sophomore years, but everything else i believe made me a very strong candidate
[<em>] Why you think you were accepted/rejected/waitlisted: gpa issues again…i was hoping that the fact that i was able to go from a sophomore year gpa of 3.0 to junior year gpa of 3.8, which i have since maintained would display my dedication and hard work
[</em>] Other Factors: 2 kids at my school were accepted early decision before my app had been processed
[li] Going to attend? i didnt accept the waitlist offer…i dont think its worth the effort after i already made it after being deferred in hopes of an RD acceptance. lafayette was my first choice up until my deferral, which was really disheartening. im really frusterated that they actually think i would wait any longer for them…luckily i got into a more reputable reach that after visiting i am thrilled to be attending next year.[/li][/ul]</p>