<p>but I sent all scores, because Stanford insisted. I don’t think [hopefully] I need to worry about my extremely mediocre SAT scores, because the selection process is holistic, and I have ACT to cover for me. :D</p>
<p>I think the ACT is definitely a Midwest thing. I wonder why? Hmmm. How are you holding up as December 10th approaches, Harambee and Nerdess (and any other REAer who is on right now)?</p>
<p>I’m more concerned about my borderline grades than anything. I’m trying to tell myself that I’m not getting in. Realistically, of course I have a chance! But just in case I react really badly [and subsequently fail all my finals the week after,] I’m telling myself that I’m not getting in. That way, I’m more motivated to put in more effort into my other applications too xD</p>
<p>Then I can’t seem to tune out that little yapping voice “there’s still a chance! there’s still a chance!”</p>
<p>sigh. i’ll just go along with the flow. My reaction to setback is good for most times, so hopefully it’ll be for this too? But it will be my first rejection ever, so I honestly don’t know how that would feel.</p>
<p>Nerdess i’m pretty sure we’re in the exact sam situation. No matter how often I tell myself that my chances are awful, I can’t help but have my hopes up, because I can’t imagine myself anywhere but there! Same with first rejection, too. There aren’t many opportunities here in Springfield; hence, there aren’t a lot of situations where one could be rejected</p>
<p>Kinda feels awkward intruding on your guys’ group discussions since I’m a RD applicant… Oh well.</p>
<p>I have to say that I’m EXTREMELY worried because I’m definitely not the best applicant academically. However I knew that going in, so whatever. One thing that strongly encouraged me though about applying was when the admissions officer came to my school last month. I don’t even remember everything that he spoke about, but something he said gave me a peace of mind. Hard to explain. But really, where I believed originally that I had negative infinity chance of getting in, I felt (after his visit) that being admitted was actually barely possible. But possible nonetheless. I still feel like I’m just going to get a hammer to the face, but still.</p>
<p>Blehhh</p>
<p>Sleeet, I feel that way too. I have the grades and the test scores, but everyone has that. Having that doesn’t make you special. You just gotta hope that somehow they figure out who you are from your app and like who they see.</p>
<p>well… I think very, very few apply to Stanford knowing that they will get in. </p>
<p>It’s that small inch of hope, that “why not?”, that drives me (and all of us, I guess). </p>
<p>BTW… what did you guys write about in your why Stanford essay?</p>
<p>I wrote about how I’d wanted to go to MIT since fifth grade, but changed my mind when I visited Stanford last spring. Stanford seems like a much nicer, happier place to be (just my opinion).</p>
<p>I wrote about how I was a girly girl and loved sparkly things, and Stanford had the sort of sparkle (albeit intangible) that I was attracted to. Three weeks from today, y’all :)</p>
<p>
YES YES YES, wow how is it so SOON</p>
<p>^</p>
<p>I wish it were tomorrow… lol :p</p>
<p>@Nerdess, I just submitted my UC apps as well! I’m just crossing my fingers to get into them because I think my #2 (after Stanford of course) is a tie between Berkeley and Georgetown. It just sucks that they rarely take kids from Florida since it’s so far and many kids end up wussying out of the West Coast. I guess they might like me as an applicant because I can afford all four years…let’s hope that helps.</p>
<p>As for the Why Stanford essay, I wrote a lot of shenanigans about how it has a lot of choices, how it relates to Miami, and idk a part about legacy and tradition</p>
<p>Hi all - I’m a mom of a Stanford SCEAer - can you tell me where you’re getting the 12/10 date for decisions? I thought it was 12/15? Many thanks, and good luck to everyone.</p>
<p>Info about Stanford admissions director and some tidbits about process…
[It’s</a> ‘reading season’ for Bob Patterson, Stanford’s new director of admission](<a href=“You've requested a page that no longer exists | Stanford News”>You've requested a page that no longer exists | Stanford News)</p>
<p>@cliffylove</p>
<p>We’re just assuming they’re coming out the friday before the 15th because that’s what has happened the past few years or so</p>
<p>Beachmom59- thanks for sharing!</p>
<p>Beachmom - thanks - a new source of information to keep me occupied until results are announced, LOL!
MinnieM - I’ll keep my fingers crossed, too, then for a repeat of last year</p>
<p>It irks me that the admissions committee may have already made a decision on my file, but I won’t get to know what it is for another couple of weeks. :(</p>
<p>Okay guys, I’m coming to you for help! I have my last few applications left to do, and I’d like some feedback on my essays that I just don’t seem to be able to get from anyone here. I know there are “read my essay” threads for stuff like this, but I don’t know/trust the intelligence of these people like I do with you guys. Anyone willing to help me?</p>
<p>^
you could inbox them to me :)</p>
<p>1700 :D</p>