A Question about the phrase "Well-lopsided"...

hookem168
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:25:31 +0000

So after meeting with a couple of Harvard reps, this phrase kept popping up. They said, “Sure, being well-rounded is nice, but we appreciate a gifted student who’s ‘well-lopsided.’”
Does Yale have a similar philosophy?

Now, I would say I’m a well-lopsided guy. At least half of my most intensive ECs involve some sort of presentation or public speaking (e.g. Mock Trial Attorney, prolific actor, Nationally ranked in Speech, etc). In academic terms, I adore the humanities. I made an 800 on the SAT II Lit test (insanely tough curve, some say THE toughest), but only a 700 on Math IIC. I believe my essays will reflect my writing ability as well.

Now is a 700 on Math II passable for Yale or other selective universities, considering the fact that I may make As in high school math, but it’s definitely not my passion?

Or should I retake and aim for a 750+??

Thanks, everyone!!