NEED HELP. PLEASE. Acceptance Rate of 70% - What kind of people are NOT accepted?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Although I am no Ivy hopeful, I have looked up to CC since I was a freshman in High School. </p>

<p>I have always wanted to attend a University and I live pretty close to University of Tennessee, however, I had a difficult time in High School, so I became home schooled and just got my High School diploma early. That being said, I took no Honors/AP classes (Well, I took Honors English 2, but that was all). I haven’t taken my SAT, but I plan to do so before applying.</p>

<p>I went to this site and clicked on the “Are you on track?”
<a href=“https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-university-search/university-of-tennessee-knoxville[/url]”>https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-university-search/university-of-tennessee-knoxville&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>There was something that said:
“A note from the college:
Admission based on holistic review of grades in core academic subjects, SAT/ACT, extracurricular school and community activities, awards, personal statement, and recommendations that address applicant’s potential for success in college.”</p>

<p>I feel like there is absolutely nothing to me. I have no EC’s, no sports, no volunteer hours, and definitely no recommendations to supply, however, I thought I would turn to everyone at CC because I need help. I am 16 (turn 17 in September), can I make a good college app before I am 18 and apply with the hopes of getting in? I am planning on dedicating the next however many hours, days, years of my life to get into college. </p>

<p>My family/friends haven’t been a big help, but I was hoping someone could lead me in some sort of direction.</p>

<p>Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.</p>

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<p>What kind of grades did you get? You might want to consider U Missouri or a Cal State; if you think you can score a 1900+ on the SAT, then U Toronto should be doable, provided you can afford it and you can stomach grade deflation, since the schools I just mentioned are non-holistic.</p>

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<p>Why don’t you have any EC’s? I would think one of the benefits of home schooling is more free time to pursue EC’s. surely you can find a volunteering interest?? Also, you should have the time to really focus on the SAT and ACT. What about a sport? An instrument?</p>

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<p>If I were you, here are the things I would spend my time doing in the next 2 years.</p>

<ul>
<li>studying and scoring well on the SAT</li>
<li>volunteering in something you’re passionate about</li>
<li>getting a job/internship related to a potential major</li>
</ul>

<p>This would be a good start for yourself, most importantly the SAT. I think that the students who won’t be admitted will be narrowed out because of this. If you can somehow work this into an “adversity” essay, it could lighten the repercussions of the situation. </p>

<p>Just my 2 cents.</p>

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<p>In Addition To The Above, Consider Community College Classes</p>

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<p>Hi There: First off you are better than you know. Take a moment to see that your difference may be just what a school is looking for. Tell your story and don’t back away from the bad stuff. Make yourself visible to admissions. Go, visit and send a note afterward. Ask around to see if you have any friends of friends that have gone to the school. As for rec…well, look, you know people. Your education has been unconventional but so what…there are folks that believe in you so talk to them. Sounds easy I know but your questions about yourself need to be answered by those that know you. Sounds like you just don’t see your strengths.</p>

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<p>UTN: Aim for 1750+</p>

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<p>Alright, here’s what your next steps should be.</p>

<ol>
<li>Take the SAT/ACT and do as well as you can in them. Since you have so much spare time, practice a lot. </li>
<li>Take a few subject SATs, IBs or APs after studying for them. Do the best you can in them. </li>
</ol>

<p>THE TWO POINTS ABOVE - SCORE AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE. Remember - you are already in a situation where your numbers will be higher than the college you get into (simply because you lack ECs)</p>

<ol>
<li>If you can pay for it, go for any sort of summer school, camp, MUNs or any of those kind of EC related things. (honestly, this is just so you can write stuff in your commonapp)</li>
<li>Do an internship. Do two internships. Do how many ever internships you have the time to do, or can get. </li>
<li>Volunteer, and get as many community service hours as you possibly can. </li>
</ol>

<p>IF YOU CAN, get an external counsellor too. He can help you with a clearer approach.</p>