I’ve been gone from the thread for a few days, and I overheard something I want to comment on.
Somebody said (presumably to someone who was talking about their “hooks”, etc.) that “You have a lot of diversity and diversity is what Harvard wants.”
I wanted to begin a discussion/ pick all of your brains for a second. Would you agree with that, or do you think that Harvard wants diversity and so it fills spots with certain people – making the class diverse, not simply the individual people are diverse?
@schroscat You’re an incredibly strong young woman! Your story will inspire everyone to shoot for their dreams. I really hope you get accepted! But please keep this in the back of your mind, a rejection only means Harvard is losing out on an amazing student. Wherever you end up, I KNOW you will do greatness and your mom will be proud either way.
@PancakeGirl100 Oh my dear God, thank you so, so much. I’m honestly so humbled I really appreciate that…I was beginning to doubt my abilities because of college admissions. You’re the best <3
If you all think you’ve been wasting time, I have spent the last two days reading this entire thread… argh, and I find out the results in the middle of a track meet
I’m kinda dreading track season because college apps are during the same time. I’m a 110 hurdler what about you @careybanana? Are you a recruited athlete.
@careybanana From what I’ve seen…this thread stays alive until January. Then, I don’t know what happens. (I’m basing this off of last year’s SCEA applicants.)
@collegedreamer1 I run 300 hurdles and do pole vault, not recruit though. I would much rather continue my dorky activities in college (basically marching band…) than run. I’m not too concerned about the spring since I’ve already finished my apps
I have been coming on this thread for the past few days, and I am honestly so nervous now. I have an unopened Harvard t-shirt that I am too afraid to wear till until after decisions come out. College apps are so stressful…
Wow. Amazing stories for amazing people. mine is pretty…blah in comparison. For my common app I wrote about my background as a latina and how I’ve always felt so disconnected because when I speak spanish I have a strong english accent and I do not look “stereotypically hispanic” and how I’ve learned to embrace my culture. and My supplement is my relationship with my brother through his video games. I would watch them and they actually formed a lot of parts of my personality.
@collegedreamer1 Welcome! I always think it’s great when people say “i’ve been lurking for a while on this thread…” and then finally decide to chime in. The more the merrier.
Also I just woke up from a nap. I dreamt that Drake (the rapper lol) had like a top secret commercial he was filming that I was like accidentally in. And then after that I was with the gang from Friends as they tried to track down some actress in Hollywood. Good times.
I really appreciate that…I was beginning to doubt my abilities because of college admissions. You’re the best <3