<p>Somebody close to me did in fact die but I don’t see why I should bring her up at all in the “Why Reed?” essay…:S</p>
<p>Vonlost, trust me, my grades won’t be of much help. Unless…Reed only requires the final certificates. While freshman and sophomore year of high school was just fine, the grades I received for the other two years were all over the place. But then, I improved by the end (haven’t received my grades for that yet but I’m pretty sure I have). A document on their website seems to hint that those who’ve done “certificate exams” (that’s not the exact word used) like the IB or French baccalaureate need only send the actual certificates. If that’s the case, then my grades while still being average, won’t drag me down that much! I should call them to confirm!!</p>
<p>In the event that this isn’t the case, I guess it’ll all boil down to my essays and test scores. If Ghostt and Mateoochoa did it, then I can too. :D</p>
<p>Thanks for posting, Mateoochoa. 
Are you attending this fall? I, too, would like to be a physics major. The joint programs with chemistry and mathematics look pretty tasty as well. Have fun with the HUM class! </p>
<p>I’m seriously considering applying to Reed early. Since they do meet the financial need of those they accept, the binding agreement shouldn’t be a problem, right?</p>