Chances? (story with explanation, long, sorry)

Colleges & Universities Indiana University - Bloomington
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<p>My friend and I have recently taken a road trip to Louisville, Kentucky and we stopped at IU on the way home as it’s a school she is considering and one I had very slight interest in and knew little about.</p>

<p>I am in love with it. It was so gorgeous and pristine and spectacular to both of us in every way possible. </p>

<p>I went from being mostly unsure of where to apply to college to 100% positive that I want to attend Indiana-Bloomington!!</p>

<p>My stats/story:</p>

<p>I live in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.
I’m a Caucasian Female
My mother died of a Heart Attack on 4/1/08 (freshman year)
My father died of unknown causes on 1/24/09 (sophomore year)
Since my father was abusive, I was under the custody of my sister in her one bedroom apartment from May of 2008 to April of 2010. Her boyfriend was chronically depressed and I physically witnessed his suicide and was severely traumatized. I was immediately put into counseling by my aunt and it didn’t help. In March of 2009 I began using drugs provided by my sister’s peers and drinking more heavily than I had previously. I lost all my friends and spent several nights sleeping outside in the alleyway because my sister’s condition was absolutely dangerous for me to be around her and I had nowhere to go and no shoulder to cry on. I attempted suicide 2 times in 2009. As of now I’ve been sober for 3 months and have gotten a Job at Taco Bell. I haven’t attempted suicide in over one year and I rarely use drugs. I’m currently under custody of my godmother. She’s financially unstable so finincial aid is very important to us however many of my relatives feel compelled to help me pay for school.</p>

<p>GPA: 2.709 (my last semester of junior year when I began seeing the light, I earned a perfect 4.000 GPA and was awarded High Academic Honors)
Rank: 51st Percentile
ACT Score: 28 (with an 11 on the writing section)</p>

<p>I had taken Honors English all 4 years, Honors Biology/Chemistry, AP Economics, AP Psychology, and AP French. Other than that I’m in all regular classes. I failed both the AP Psych and AP French exams with 1’s.</p>

<p>As stated earlier, I have obtained a job at Taco Bell and work 20 hours a week, approximately. Primarily most of the money went towards drugs however I am now saving for my education and well being.</p>

<p>I have been a percussionist in the school band, but quit for senior year because I am taking two photography classes and English at UW-Milwaukee</p>

<p>My passion is photography and I will drive 4 hours to take a picture of one flower. I yearn to take more pictures and continue scrapbooking, and I feel like a major in photojournalism or advertising would be absolutely fulfilling for me.</p>

<p>Do you think I withstand any chance of getting into this amazing university? Never have been so positive about something belonging in my life; I know this is the place for me.</p>

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<p>I say 50-50 chance, it’s anyone’s call. Without the story (which you need to provide) you would have basically no chance because of the GPA and Rank.</p>

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<p>I got in with a 3.3, So I guess anything above a 3.0 you have a good shot.
I dont know about ACT but 1900+ in the SAT and you stand a serious chance</p>

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<p>I honestly think you have a really good chance of getting in. Your GPA may be on the low end, but you showed an upward trend while battling adversity, which is admirable. But your ACT is in the upper part of the mid 50% range for admitted students, which is 24-29. That will certainly help. </p>

<p>Be sure to fill out the EC list and do the essay (write a good one; you’ve taken honors English so I presume you are an above average/strong writer). These are optional but they can be a crucial facet of the application decision to borderline applicants like you. </p>

<p>I think you’re either on the track to being accepted or waitlisted/deferred… should you be deferred, work SUPER HARD first semester of your senior year so that you can pull of straight A’s and show you really belong at IU. Also, be sure to apply as early as possible! They review applications on a rolling basis so it would be to your advantage to get yours in ASAP to maximize your chances.</p>

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<p>The essay is still optional for IU? I thought they made it mandatory?</p>

<p>If a 4.0 uw 2400 SAT person wrote a horrible essay would they still get in?</p>

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<p>^^^, there’s no reason to write the essay with those stats. The essay is still optional and only necessary if your stats fall outside the norm.</p>

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<p>I don’t remember writing an essay back when I applied… since when did an essay topic pop up?</p>

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<p>ok, so i finished the online application on tuesday night and i drove to my high school on wednesday with my mom and had the woman in the office send my transcripts on docufide to indiana & fill out the counselor form. i also wrote 2 essays and submitted a sample of my photos, and my school sent out everything wednesday or thursday in the same envelope. so when do you think il hear back?</p>

<p>I’m so nervous</p>

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<p>Since it’s amazingly early, probably within the next week or two. That is, if they review apps this early.</p>

<p>And considering how early you applied and the things you sent, I have a gut feeling you’re gonna get in. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Brooke92, I would focus on raising the GPA, it’s low for an accepted IU applicant. Everything else looks in par.</p>

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<p>I got an email that said my application file is complete and that they’re excited to read it! Does this mean I get a decision soon? Do they wait until september?!?</p>

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<p>I have been accepted!!!</p>

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<p>Nice!!! Welcome to the family.</p>

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<p>Congratulations!</p>

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<p>That’s great news. Good for you for making it work.</p>