Accepted. Will I Fit In?

VandyGillette
Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:01:01 +0000

Speaking from experience, I love the school. I think you put too much emphasis on the “rich white prep” stereotype. The stereotype does exist for a reason, but at the same time – it’s not like you’ll be hanging out with them all the time, and I tend to stray away from “superficial” friends.

You find your own niche here. My friend’s circle is predominantly white, involved in greek life, but they’re down to earth, go out and party, study hard, and do community service/activities. However, if you’re worried about the diversity, there are “Asian groups” here where Koreans form their own friend’s group, AASA kids/Asian Americans form their own “Asian group”. I’m friends with some of them, but it’s not my closest group of friends. You can choose who you want to be close friends with, be selective about your friends, and you won’t run into the trouble of trying to fit in with the “Southern prep” people.

My background:

1. I had never visited the school prior to applying (It was just a simple check mark to apply to the school on the Common Application and I decided - sure why not?)

2. It is very far from home (15-16 hour drive) and I grew up in the northeast area.

3. I’m Asian American and grew up in a school that was predominantly Asian. My pictures for prom (closest friends included) was a horde of 50+ Asians/Indians, and maybe a couple of Caucasian kids.