Poor Student

Colleges & Universities Yale University
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<p>I see some delusional reasoning in Yali09’s posts – something along the lines of: I will be so unique as a candidate who has a low GPA but a 2400 SAT that Yale will definitely take me because my profile will add to their diversity, which is a great value for them. </p>

<p>What more can I say? On the slight off-chance that you’re not a ■■■■■, I don’t want to be too insulting – your hopes for Yale seem delusional to me. You would be infinitely wiser to investigate attainable options for your next few years that will help you achieve some believable goals. Attending Yale as an undergraduate seems to me to be pretty much a fantasy goal only. Why aren’t you looking for real-world possibilities? Can your guidance office help you?</p>

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<p>I’m with you, memake.</p>

<p>I believe lots of the responses to Yalie099 are trying to let him down gently, but to encourage this kid to pursue Yale one more minute just seems silly. Yalie099, there’s a college match for you. However I sincerely doubt you would be happy at Yale, or that Yale would take a chance on you until you have proven yourself, and not just on a test. Best wishes to you.</p>