Has anyone gotten an ED decision yet?

shannaxyang
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:14:55 +0000

Hello! Here are my stats:

~ ACCEPTED! ~

SAT I: 2290
ACT: 34
SAT II:
Math I: 740
Math II: 700
Literature: 690
U.S. History: 670
Chinese with Listening: 790
Transcript:
Band during freshman year
As many Honors/AP classes offered from freshman through junior years
Toughest senior year possible (with the exception of a couple classes)
GPA:
Unweighted: 4.0
Weighted: 4.8
Rank: 13/400
AP Scores:
Literature & Composition: 5
Macroeconomics: 5
Human Geography: 4
Psychology: 5
Essays:
The common app essay I did was pretty good, I must admit. I have been told that I have strong voice in my essay. I wrote about smiling. (: I suppose I could have been more direct about my thesis and avoided some flowery language in some places, though.
Extracurriculars:
School:
Philosophy Club founder and president
NHS Vice President
Spanish Honor Society member
Student Government class secretary
Tutor
Sports:
Varsity track and cross country runner freshman and sophomore years
Piano player for 11 years
Volunteering:
At the local hospital/clinic (Mayo Clinic) since November 2008 - total 100 hours
Work:
Academic summer camp counselor
Awards:
National Merit Commended
MSHSL “Superior” award winner in trumpet ensemble
Interview:
Pretty good, but it was shorter than the alloted time. And I did talk really fast and probably was overly enthusiastic. As usual.
Teacher Recommendations:
I’m assuming they were amazing! The two teachers I chose love me. (:
Counselor Recommendation:
Probably pretty good too, seeing as she actually knows I exist (a titanic feat in a public school).
Other:
Attended Carleton Summer Writing Program
Female
Rochester, Minnesota
Chinese-American (child of FOB’s)

Gah, this feels like bragging/a resume. Sorry! But I hope it helps! (: