High School Class of 2017

@tigerman333 All CommonApp accounts currently in existence will be deleted by late July to make room for next school year’s applicants. Don’t make your account right now.

@tigerman333 it’s non binding. I’m not applying ED because I can’t commit like that :stuck_out_tongue:

@QueenOfBohemia thanks for letting me know! I had no idea… I already made my account and filled half of it out. Ugh!

@musiclover131 Actually, I think @QueenOfBohemia is wrong, and your account will rollover to next year if you make it right now. I don’t know all the details, but try reading this article to make sure: https://www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/college-counseling/five-things-know-about-account-rollover

@foliontai Oh, thank goodness. CommonApp’s FAQ said otherwise. @musiclover131 Go make your account!

March was the worst month for me this year…so much work, so many bad grades, so exhausted.

@QueenOfBohemia @musiclover131 Thank god because I filled out a solid 1/3 of the basic info.

Do you guys have any suggestions on summer camps to attend/apply to? It’s super late but all the ones I applied to I wasn’t accepted in so now I have to figure out my summer :\

@Bse15578 I don’t know of any whose applications are still open, but you can always take community college classes. If it’s between that and an expensive precollege program at this point, community college saves money and is more worth it!

@Bse15578 What are your interests?

Dang it… I didn’t get to qualify to represent the U.S at the International Astronomy Olympiad. I mean, only 5 were chosen, but I studied so hard :frowning:

@neoking :frowning:

@neoking that sucks :frowning: I’m sorry! Treat yourself to something nice today to make up for it :slight_smile:

Aw I’m sorry @neoking :frowning: Next year we should study really hard and get picked even though we’ll be seniors, since it seems so cool.

Also, a lot of my friends are looking for things to do this summer. Is there anything with applications still open? Preferably things in Florida.

@coffeeaddicted I only know of Ithaca College still taking applications for their summer program. But you could try finding some Floridian programs.

@QueenOfBohemia @SugarSmarts Haha, thanks guys. Feeling better now.

@coffeeaddicted We should, but would it be worth it? The second round test was ridiculously difficult. In fact, the top scorer only got 58% of the questions correct. I mean, since we’ll be done with college apps by that time, I guess it’d be okay to try again haha :smiley:

@neoking omg that’s ridiculous! And yeah I actually ended up studying a lot of astrophysics for science Olympiad after the first round, so I think if I do the same and study a lot next year I’ll at least make the second round.

Should I do early decision or regular decision?

@YouhooAddict What are the cons of early decision?

Which score is better: 1940 SAT score or 29 ACT score?

@YoohooAddict it depends on how much you like your top choice
@MissSuzyQ i’d probably go with the ACT score

@Bse15578 If you’re into politics, ask around to see if there’s a campaign in your area! Granted, some of the candidates are a bit unsavory but if you can get behind certain ones (okay, I’m definitely biased in favor of the Democrats…you might say I’m BERNing with passion…sorry xD). Or you could do community service at a local animal shelter/nursing home on a weekly basis - if you’re old enough and you work regularly there is the possibility that they can offer you a job. You could tutor, or perhaps if you have any museums around ask if you could volunteer there as well. Community college is also a good option :slight_smile:

@photogeek8 I’m so sorry! Hopefully March showers bring April flowers.

@neoking Ah that sucks! At least you tried your best & are proud of the effort you put in :slight_smile: Who knows about all the amazing opportunities you’ll have in the future, though? Maybe you will get selected in senior year!

Sigh. Everyone I know will probably have spent their spring break saving the world with community service, whereas I spent it on a couch. Sick with the flu. XD