<p>Decision: Accepted </p>
<p>Objective:
[ul][<em>] SAT I (breakdown): 2380 (-20 in math)
[</em>] SAT II: 800s on physics, math II & US history
[<em>] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0, Weighted: 4.4ish
[</em>] AP (place score in parenthesis): 5s on Physics B, Psych, Eng Lang, Bio, Calc BC, US Hist, World Hist
[<em>] Senior Year Course Load: AP Econ, AP Gov, AP Physics C, AP Eng Lit, AP Stats, AP CompSci, ASB
[</em>] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): some small robotics stuff
[li] Number of other applicants in your school: probably a lot, 50? [/ul]</p>[/li]
<p>Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Track (team captain), Robotics (software), Student Government (senior president), other sports, some volunteering
[</em>] Job/Work Experience: Research assistant over summer, tutoring during school year
[li] Volunteer/Community service: miscellaneous [/ul]</p>[/li]
<p>Writing (Write a brief description and Rate Quality on 1-10 Scale; 10 as Best):
[ul] [<em>] Essays (Include Subjects):
[list] [li] Common App Main: I looked back on it and I thought it was pretty good. About a game I set up at my high school.[/li][</em>] EC Short Answer: About running, specifically the paradox of being tired while not actually accomplishing anything.
[<em>]A few details questions:[</em>]Your Voice Extended essay: I did it on a quote. I gave my perspective on life and obstacles which I think is pretty cool.<br>
[<em>] Other: I turned the summer section into an essay and I thought it was quite funny/witty. [/ul]
[li] Teacher Recommendation #1: I assume it was good.[/li][</em>] Teacher Recommendation #2: I assume it was good.
[<em>] Counselor Rec: I assume it was good.
[</em>] Additional Rec: From my lab mentor/PI, I assume it was good.
[li] Interview: Pretty good, the guy basically talked most of the time but I think he liked me.[/list]</p>[/li]
<p>Reflection[ul]
[<em>] Strengths: I think the overall depth of my application was a great strength. I did a lot of different things pretty well. I also have solid test scores.
[</em>] Weaknesses: I didnt really have one specialty thing that I was interested in. Not too many academic extracurriculars.
[<em>] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Look at general comments.
[</em>] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Applied and accepted at MIT, Harvard, Princeton, UC Berkeley (Regents) & UCLA (nominated for Regents but decided not to apply). I have matriculated to MIT.[/ul]</p>
<p>General Comments:
I feel that what set me apart was that I was not an archetypal applicant. I didnt fall into one of the preset stereotypes athlete, research drone, leader of everything. I feel that when you fall into the game and try to be something it hurts you because you compete against all of the people from your same stereotype. I did whatever I thought was interesting and I think my application came off unique in that way. The appeal in my application was that it was different than the others; it came from a different perspective. I may be totally wrong but this is just what I have surmised from my experience. </p>
<p>Briefly explain why you applied to Princeton (This may very roughly show who really had an interest and if there is some correlation with acceptance): I liked it when I visited and walked around the campus, its also a really good school. </p>
<p>If you guys are looking into colleges and have any questions for me feel free to message me. I will try to get back to you ASAP though I dont really check this account much anymore.</p>