ADMISSION DECISIONS FALL 2016 (CLASS OF 2020)

Colleges & Universities Tulane University
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[color=green]Decision: Accepted[/color=green] Applied SCEA

Merit Scholarship: Have not received letter yet

School/major: Psychology

Objective:

  • []SAT I (breakdown): n/a
    [    ]ACT (breakdown): 28
    []SAT II (place score in parentheses): n/a
    [    ]Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.7
    []Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a
    [    ]AP (place score in parentheses): AP Biology, AP Economics, AP Psychology
    []IB (place score in parentheses): n/a

Subjective:

  • []Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses):
    []Job/Work Experience:
    [    ]Volunteer/Community Service:
    []Summer Activities:
    [    ]Essays: Good
    []Teacher Recommendations: Good
    [    ]Counselor Rec: Good
    []Additional Rec: Good
    [    ]Interview: No

Other:

  • []State (if domestic applicant): IL
    [    ]Country (if international applicant):
    []School Type: Public
    [    ]Ethnicity: White
    []Gender: Female
    [    ]Income Bracket:
    []Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):

Reflection:

  • []Strengths: essays, demonstrated interest, GPA, leadership and extracurriculars
    []Weaknesses: ACT score and lack of AP courses
    [    ]Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I showed a lot of interest
    []Where else you are applying or have already applied:
    [    ]General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: Good Luck!
642

Hi I’m trying to attach a singular picture I took to the DHS application but it won’t allow me to. Does anyone know of a way I can provide them with this picture if it doesn’t allow me to put it on/attach it to the pdf?

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I applied early November, and have been non-stop checking the portal. I’m pretty sure I’m going to get deferred since I haven’t shown much interest into Tulane (because I didn’t even know about the school until a few months ago.) I have a 1950 SAT a 4.4 weighted GPA and a 3.9 unweighted. I wish I had found out about this school earlier because I feel like I would be a great fit…

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[color=green]Decision: Accepted[/color=green]

Merit Scholarship, if received: Will know once I get the official letter.

School/major: economics

Objective:

  • []SAT I (breakdown): 2320 (800 M, 730 CR, 790 W)
    [    ]SAT II (place score in parentheses): Math Level 2 (800), World History (740)
    []Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): CBSE System
    [    ]Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):-
    []AP (place score in parentheses): Macro (5), Comp Politics (5), Psych (5)
    [    ]IB (place score in parentheses):
    []Senior Year Course Load: CBSE Commerce (Eng, Accountancy, Business Studies, Econ, Math)
    [    ]Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Main author of a research paper published in a peer-reviewed journal; Main author of a paper presented in an international conference; Co-authored another publication; NTSE Stage 1 district rank1; Q Biz rank 1

Subjective:

  • []Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): Independent researcher, ward manager of Municipal Corporation Executive Committee, organised 4 health camps and 1 blood donation camp, Student government (Prefect), initiated a fortnightly letter exchange between students of our school and those in a school in Pakistan, International Relations Club (President), Athletics (State Level).
    [    ]Job/Work Experience: in a national weekly and local daily.
    []Volunteer/Community Service: manager of a meditation pyramid, placement coordinator of a computer training center for underprivileged girls, wellness instructor for kids, volunteer at an old-age home.
    [    ]Summer Activities: see job exp
    []Essays: a bit unsatisfactory, why Tulane was good, though!
    [    ]Teacher Recommendations: likely to be great
    []Counselor Rec:likely to be great… she loves me
    [    ]Additional Rec: mayor of my city
    []Interview: not offered

Other:

  • []State (if domestic applicant):
    []Country (if international applicant):India
    [    ]School Type:public
    []Ethnicity:Indian
    [    ]Gender:Male
    []Income Bracket:enough to not qualify for aid
    [    ]Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):Research?

Reflection:

[ul]
[]Strengths: competitive stats, published research
[]Weaknesses:
[]Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: None as of yet
[]Where else you are applying or have already applied:
[li]General Comments/Advice/Hindsight:Congrats to all those who got in. Having an acceptance so early is a big relief. Good luck to those still waiting or wait-listed.[/li][/ul]

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@treehugger505

Just send the picture in an email to your admissions person and explain that it wouldn’t attach to the pdf file. They will merge the two. You can then follow up to make sure it went OK.

This kind of thing has happened in the past, so don’t panic.

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@treehugger505 if you make a copy of the document it’ll allow you to insert your photo, that’s what I did. But what fallenchemist said works fine too

647

@sadlyoptimistic My situation was pretty similar. Tulane only came on my radar a month or so before the EA date. I missed opportunities to demonstrate interest, which was a cause of worry for me. I did the why Tulane essay, but it wasn’t my best work. I didn’t see the EC essay, so I just emailed my counselor to tell him about some of my ECs, and I explained to him how I really liked Tulane but only found out about it recently as a way to demonstrate interest.
We have similar GPAs, but my SAT is a 2120. I got accepted on Tuesday. Don’t lose hope!

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Should I keep checking the portal during the weekend?

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@NotMyName907 Yes. They still release decisions in the weekend.

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@NotMyName907 yes! I got accepted on a saturday

651

This time of year it seems they are close to 24/7. Well, maybe 16/7.

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@anothermuggle thanks for sharing, it makes me feel a little bit better! I’ll try to remain hopeful for atleast the next few days. If you don’t mind me asking what major did you apply for?

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Just got my letter in the mail and was informed I am a presidential scholar (32k per year)! Stats are 3.56 UW GPA 31 ACT - full post is under post #436

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@fallenchemist @collegebobollege thank you both so much!

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@nemo18 @fallenchemist @collegebobollege Thanks! I guess I’ll keep on waiting… … …

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Since finding out on Gibson my S16 was accepted we had almost a week of walking on air. Then we got the letter in the mail and there is no mention of any merit aid. We didn’t expect it, but something would have helped. Other acceptances are starting to come in. We may appeal, he REALLY wants to be able to attend.

[color=green]Decision: Accepted[/color=green]

Merit Scholarship, if received: None, apparently

School/major: Psychology/Computer Science

Objective:

[ul]
[]SAT I (breakdown): 2270 superscored from 2 sittings (770 CR, 770 M, 730 W)
[]ACT (breakdown):N/A
[]SAT II (place score in parentheses): Math 2 (730), History (730), Biology (760)
[]Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 2.9, Weighted is 3.6 (upward trend)
[]Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 50%?
[]AP (place score in parentheses): US Govt (5), Bio (5), Calc AB (5), Comp Sci (4), World Hist (4)
[]IB (place score in parentheses):
[]Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus AB, AP Physics C, English Honors, AP Art 2D, AP Psychology, AP Macro & Microeconomics
[li]Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Commended for National Merit[/li][/ul]

Subjective:

[ul]
[]Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): Gaming club (president & co-founder), Math Team (1 year), Robotics (1 year), Wrote over 100,000 words in novel writing attempts for NaNoWriMo
[]Job/Work Experience: n/a
[]Volunteer/Community Service: Fundraising for PFLAG, Appalachian community service trip, Local home repair service experiences in our county
[]Summer Activities: CTY four years
[]Essays: Good, S16 is a writer!
[]Teacher Recommendations: Apparently good!
[li]Counselor Rec: Apparently good![/li][/ul]

Other:

  • []State (if domestic applicant): MD
    [    ]School Type: Public
    []Ethnicity: White
    [    ]Gender: Male

Reflection:

[ul]
[]Strengths: Scores, writing
[]Weaknesses: GPA, EC
[]Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Showed strong interest, intellectual potential, really clicks with Tulane philosophy of interdisciplinary interest and community service
[]Where else you are applying or have already applied: Maryland, U Mass Amherst, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, Eckerd College, Drexel U
[li]General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: Even though grades were low we hoped Tulane would recognize that he loves learning and never stops challenging himself. [/li][/ul]

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Just wondering, would applying for the Paul Tulane Award really give me that much of an edge in the admissions process? I am nearly positive that I won’t be selected for PTA but I’d really like to get into Tulane and I’m worried I may not have shown enough demonstrated interest… I wrote the Why Tulane essay and I feel like it was pretty good, as well, I’ve been signed up to Tulane’s emails for a while now. Is demonstrated interest a huge factor in admission?

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My S applied Early Action on Nov. 13. ACT: 30, GPA 3.8 AP’s US History (4) English Comp (4). Leadership, lots of community service, varsity sports. Visited Tulane, went to admission counselor’s presentation at school, has sent several emails to Admission counselor expressing interest, a very strong “Why Tulane” essay. Several of his friends at his school not so much different from his stats have already been accepted. His Gibson portal remains “awaiting review”. At this point, should we expect a deferral? Is there any value in calling the admission office and asking his status? Any feedback would be appreciated.

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@sadlyoptimistic I applied for Communication Studies. I’ll post my full stats as soon as I get my letter to see if I get merit aid.

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I’d like to second @cab598 question; I’m just about to send in my DHS application but won’t have time to complete the PTA (though I indicated I would like to in Common App). Will that give me an admission disadvantage? I too have done a lot to demonstrate interest, and also know that the scholarships are very competitive. Also, I qualify for Tulane’s no-loan financial aid plan if I get in (income under $75,000), so hopefully finances won’t be my issue. The DHS was more of another way for me to show interest anyway…