<p>So the more i seem to look at decision threads the more i seem to find that Sat scores are insignificant after a certain point. Did you have like significant achievements in Science or some amazing science related Extracurriculars?</p>
<p>Thanks guys.
But I’d rather know the result now! A waitlist is so cruel. Especially since mostly things don’t work out on w/l.
And Ani, my knowing that I’m a good applicant is hardly going to help me right? Thanks for saying that though.:)</p>
<p>Violater: You’re right, SAT scores are hardly important for an Indian applicant. One needs more to distinguish oneself. Once you’re above a 2200 or so, it doesn’t really matter.
(I’m saying this dispassionately only because I’m not thinking of my score. When I think of my 2230, I still go eeww. )</p>
<p>^ arre yaar forget SAT scores. I did not get an acceptance notification from what I thought was a safety so now my confidence is shot. :(</p>
<p>OMG stop being so conceited.</p>
<p>^ Me? Why am I being conceited? I thought it would be safe for me because I know people with lower grades and everything get in from my school.</p>
<p>Oh no, sorry Putturani, not you! I was just kidding around with Pixie. </p>
<p>Pulling her leg when she said this: </p>
<p>And Ani, my knowing that I’m a good applicant</p>
<p>:p</p>
<p>Which college = safety btw?</p>
<p>Hahaha oh ok. 
I won’t mention it’s name until I get a definite answer, afraid of jinxing it! Sorry, I’m kind of superstitious. Haha oh well. Pixie - Wellesley decisions in a couple of hours!</p>
<p>@Violator: Not sure about how important the SAT was though I heard that Caltech does seem to prefer rounded students? I did participate in a lot of sports and was a pretty rounded student. I did do some academic stuff but nothing to the level of intl Olympiads. I could argue that I didnt qualify for participation but to be honest it requires a lot of hard work and dedication to reach that level and it wouldve been a long shot for me. What i really think you need to do for a place like Caltech is to show your passion for science and math through your essay. While im sure a lot of people are sick of hearing this, essays are important 
Yeah and come to think of it, I dont think Caltech cares too much for SAT I scores anyway…</p>
<p>^ I heard that Caltech, unlike MIT, places a lot of emphasis on SAT scores.
But anyway, you’re an admit, you might know better.</p>
<p>Hey compscifan, its nothing like that. Just cause i got in doesnt mean I know the criteria used. Im just as clueless as everyone else. US admissions unlike UK are a lot more subjective I guess making it impossible to so called “chance” people because to the Americans there is no ideal student, just an interesting one 
What places are you applying to?</p>
<p>BTW, congratulations mysticgohan for both the acceptances. :)</p>
<p>Hey you guys!..im from pune!.
i have only gotten into Rutgers and Albright so far. Got rejected from an accelerated medical program from RPI. Waiting for Colgate now.
Anyone else in for pre med?..:)</p>
<p>Thanks so much itsmylife! Yeah but I still got lots more to go so I got my fingers crossed. Funny Caltech was always my first choice but im beginning to have doubts now. Not sure if i should go there or go to Cambridge which i think will be a lot easier haha. Where are you applying?</p>
<p>Yess, premed here!</p>
<p>Did you apply to any other BS/MDs?</p>
<p>hell no…i thought i would get into RPI! but I didnt and thank god i didnt!!..
I have applied to Miami University and still not got anything back from them, Brown,Johns Hopkins and Columbia are my flukes!..
I have a decent application but I am really scared. Colgate is my dream school!
Wbu?</p>
<p>Ohh! Nice I qualified for interviews for Northwestern’s BA/MD and University of Miami’s BS/MD, which means I’ve been accepted to both their regular undergrads. I’ve also been accepted to the SLU Medical Scholars Program! I’ve been rejected from Penn State’s and Pitt’s BS/MD programs though. Besides those, I’ve applied to a few Ivies and the likes.</p>
<p>My first choice is the Northwestern HPME. And second choice is UMiami HPM. Both the univs. release their decisions for the programs in a few days! Can’t wait. Goodluck!</p>
<p>Rejected, Wellesley. And the nightmare begins…</p>
<p>Anyone else get in? Arunemo, desperado?</p>
<p>Waitlisted Wellesley. I feel the pain.</p>
<p>^ Same here… I hate THIS business…</p>