Deferred but optimistic - my plan

gman386
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:49:44 +0000

I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, and while I was not jumping out of my seat to see that my decision was deferred, it intrigued me. I took it as a challenge. And while I know I will be happy at Boston College or Penn State, my other two top schools, UNC is the one I want most. So, I have decided to stay positive and step up my game. I just wanted to post my ideas on here to get other’s opinions on them.

-My first semester grades should raise my GPA (hopefully 4.3 to 4.6)
-I’m volunteering for an animal shelter that gives abandoned dogs homes, as well as volunteering at an orphanage.
-I’m also applying for a summer business internship in NYC, but I will likely be informed of a decision by mid-February so I can include it in my follow up letter if I get accepted, which I plan to. (I’m applying to go to Kenan-Flager)

Maybe a little personal, but I am going to ask them if I can write another essay. It will illystrate my diversity (I’m a URM and gay) and I think with my writing skills I can convey a powerful story.

Thanks in advance for any opinions. My stats are on the EA thread.