Does anyone Just Smart, without anything special, ever get in?

T26E4
Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:00:36 +0000

The answer is NO. Lots of smart people apply but don’t distinguish themselves as having something to contribute to the community.

That being said, you MIGHT be able to distinguish yourself through your thoughtful personal statements and your teachers’ rec letters. If a picture of you is developed which becomes appealing to the file readers, you’ll be admitted. If you’re forgettable beyond great academics – well, you’re chances diminish steeply.

That being said, I’m sure there will be tons of colleges falling all over themselves to get you. With admit rates at schools like Yale, a person definitely needs a dose of luck.

Congrats on your achievements to date, best of luck to you.