Guess Where I Got Into College Game

Applying to College
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<p>I will post my stats, a list of the schools I applied to, and you will determine which schools rejected me, and which accepted me. I’m doing this as an experiment to see how people view the selectivity of each school.</p>

<p>I was accepted to 10 schools, and I was denied by 4 schools</p>

<p>I applied to the following schools </p>

<p>Georgetown University
Claremont McKenna College
Wesleyan University
Colorado College
Tulane University
Kenyon College
Occidental College
Pitzer College
Illinois Wesleyan University
Trinity University
Earlham College
University of Denver
Loyola Marymount University
Truman State University </p>

<p>I’m a white male that attends a highly ranked and prestigious private school in St. Louis, Missouri (one of the top 25 in nation). </p>

<p>ACT - 30
SAT - N/A
SAT Subject Test - 800 US History, 680 Literature
GPA - 3.5 (misleading, I have a huge upward trend. My senior year I earned a 4.0)
I took all honors and APs. I am especially skilled in history, earnings 5s on all of my AP history exams.</p>

<p>I ran Cross Country and Track in high school. My senior year I was the varsity captain of my Cross Country team, and won the coaches’ award. My junior year I won the most improved athlete during the season award for Track. </p>

<p>I have been in 7 high school theatrical productions, and one professional. I usually play large roles, and have won several awards for my acting. I founded two clubs (Campus Libertarians and Dream Team). I am also a member of my school’s Debate team. </p>

<p>I spent one of my summers working at a film camp, teaching elementary school age kids how to make movies. The previous summer I attended a screenwriting camp at the University of Tulsa. </p>

<p>My essays were excellent (at least I think so). For my common app essay, I wrote about how my weight loss (lost 105 lbs.) symbolized an inner transformation (went from apathetic student to an intellectual). I was suspended my sophomore year for drinking on a school trip, so I had to write an essay about that, and I think I clearly showed that not only did I learn my lesson, but I also was able to explain how the incident was a good thing for me and my community. I also got great recs from two teachers (one of which is a Kenyon grad).</p>

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<p>Really doubt people know enough about all these schools to make a reasonable judgment. Gonna go out on a limb here though and say Georgetown rejected you.</p>

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<p>I’m guessing that Claremont McKenna, Wesleyan U, Georgetown and Pitzer denied you admission. Were you doing track before you lost the 105 lbs?? Are you Christian and a libertarian? How does that work with gay marriage, abortion etc?</p>

<p>When will you be revealing your true fate?</p>

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<p>Actually I was playing football and wrestling when I decided to lose the weight (after my freshman year). After losing the weight I decided to start running, and it was a great switch.</p>

<p>I’ll revel it Thursday evening.</p>

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<p>^ Feel like answering the religious/political dilemma question as well? I think you should reveal it sooner though, CC doesn’t stay attentive to these things very long. And I’d like to know soon!:P</p>

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<p>Oh, I didn’t see the religious/political thing. Well I’m not sure if I’m christian anymore to be honest. It’s very complicated. Right now I would have to say I’m agnostic. </p>

<p>Libertarians are for the maximum amount of social freedom, so typically they believe that gays should have the right to marry, and that abortion should be legal. </p>

<p>Hmmm if this thread gets enough attention I’ll revel it as early as tomorrow.</p>

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<p>In everywhere except Georgetown, CMC, Kenyon, and Wesleyan. The cross country coach at Earlham loves you; you should probably go there.</p>

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<p>Bump10char</p>

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<p>Bump10char</p>

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<p>I’ve never even heard of those 14 colleges except for Georgetown and Claremont McKenna. But I live in California so what do I know. But if you got rejected from four, I’m guessing those two would be 2 out of 4? But perhaps you posted this out of excitement. Since I don’t know the reputations of those other 12 schools or how much you value them, I can’t know what acceptances would cause you elation but perhaps Georgetown or Claremont accepted you?</p>

<p>I like to moo softly when no one is watching =D =D =D</p>

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<p>Who cares? That’s what’s wrong with this website - too many “please help me! I have a 4.0 GPA, 2400 on my SAT’s, am the reigning Olympic champion in my sport, and won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Do I have any chance of getting in anywhere?”</p>

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<p>Ummm Clyde10 if you took the time to read my post, you would see I am nothing like those people you described. This is a social experiment, and that is all. I’m not touting my horn, and I’m certainly not asking help from the likes of a fool who fails at basic reading comprehension.</p>

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<p>Last chance to guess</p>

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<p>As fun as that sounds, no thanks.</p>

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<p>Ask yourself: why why would anyone else give a crap?</p>

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<p>OP, there’s a thread over on the parent’s forum about the Ego Applicant. Thanks for providing us with a real live specimen. :)</p>

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<p>I’m thinking people here just might have more pressing concerns than YOUR college admissions- just sayin’.</p>

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<p>This was for a school project for my psychology class…I’m hardly an “ego applicant”.</p>

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<p>Actually these answers I have been given will make for a much better paper. Thanks CC!</p>

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<p>Yeah I’d have to admit, a lot of people might very reasonably ask themselves: “Why should I spend the time to guess?”</p>