Chance me for Ivies?

LoremIpsum
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:16:19 +0000

I don’t want to aim too high and get shot down



If you don’t get shot down somewhere you never tried for the very best – it’s the nature of the admissions process these days. Just make sure you apply to a laddered range of schools with acceptance rates up to around 30-35% plus a safety like the state flagship.

You will get multiple acceptances, even if you don’t get into your first choice. Photo awards at the county fair? Female weight lifter and ballet dancer? These things go well beyond excellent stats to make you stand out and make you interesting in a sea of excellent but cookie-cutter competitors.

Does the county fair bit mean you live in a rural area? That could be a big plus; most candidates come from wealthier suburbs or large urban areas.