<p>Nonresponse bias…and also, we love the correlation, but note the lack of causation. But I do wonder to what extent the “reject who doesn’t post” situation actually occurs. Most of the people on here seem like the type who would post either way: if only so others could learn from your situation.</p>
<p>I’m responding, although being an accepted student widens the gap between number of accepted students and number denied/deferred…
Decision: ACCEPTED!</p>
<p>Stats:
ACT: 33
SAT IIs: good, but didn’t send
GPA: 3.95 unweighted
Rank: n/a
Other stats:
Subjective:
Essays: Fabulous- long response (did the Miles Davis quote) was the coolest thing I’ve ever written. Why Chicago was very emotional, which for me is odd, but I think my thoughts came through.
Teacher Recs: Awesome, although only my history teacher’s one made it through for required ones. Supplemental rec from my summer work supervisor, who teaches at Johns Hopkins
Counselor Rec: good.
Hook (if any): I’m well rounded- lots of music activities, lots of community service, speak fluent German, and have stong academics.
Location/Person:
State or Country: Washington State
School Type: Public, very large
Ethnicity: Caucasian.
Gender: Female
Other Factors:
General Comments:Woohoo! I sent in my deposit last week, although I <em>may</em> withdraw it, albeit unwillingly, if I get a stellar scholarship package to somewhere besides Pitt. Finances are going to be pretty tight for me if I go to Chicago, but I’ll make it work- it’s worth it.</p>