<p>Haha, that was one part I liked a lot. Since it was my first interview, I was understandably nervous and my main worry was not to trip over my feet while walking towards him or start mumbling some nonsense when he asked me a question. But he went on and on about Mac something I was very happy with at that time. Of course I don’t want my subsequent interviews to go that way.</p>
<p>I don’t think much of greek life. Which Ivies are you applying to?</p>
<p>I love the fact that as soon as we get banned for chatting on the India forum, we come onto the Cafe and talk College.</p>
<p>Haha although I’m sure you needn’t have worried too much, you have enough poise and presence of mind as demonstrated here (and sarcasm, I must add).
Neither do I. Most of the school I’m applying to the Greek life doesn’t dominate the social scene, and it’s the reason why I’m not applying to schools in the South.
Yale’s just the one. I ruled out most of the others quite early on, although in the beginning I was quite fixated with Cornell. I was almost going to apply to Williams, but it’s location’s really isolated and it doesn’t get too many points for diversity. I’m applying to 2 in Canada too (UBC and McGill). Hbu?</p>
<p>I really liked this essay. Apart from a few hiccups that were pointed out by Miss Marm, I thought it was beautifully written and it really resonated with my situation (Except I’ve never lived in the States or anything). Thought I should post it here because it’s about India and all. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>What is this? o.o I’m confused. So this is a thread limited to Indians or something? Do you all just talk about random stuff? Is this thread like a giant chat room where posters compete for post counts on each TiT thread?</p>
<p>Hm I don’t think so. Tedious though they may be, they provide a human and non-quantitative aspect to your application. That way the application process doesn’t reduce a person to a bunch of numbers and a list of activities. Probably why Unis stress on “voice” so much.
I don’t know about you guys, but the essay writing process has led to some serious introspection on what makes me me. We had exercises on that in school; reflecting on the question-“What makes you you?” If nothing else, at least I can say I know myself a bit better after going through all of this.</p>
<p>We had college night at my school last night. Our counselors were scaring us. </p>
<p>I would usually ignore what most of them say, but I did pay some heed to the information they offered us because one of them was a counselor at an HYP school and some top LAC.</p>
<p>On another note, Georgetown is such an annoying school.</p>
<p>That’s very very true, arunemo!
Seriously. I feel the same way!
But then again, 2 essays per supplement usually is kinda annoying… I mean yes, it’s a good thing but I have my boards in barely 3 months man… Have a reputation to live up to! :(</p>
<p>I must say that essay writing IS enjoyable and that kinda can be testified by the 11/12 on my sat but then again it’s kinda annoying at the same time and I am sure that you feel the same way!</p>
<p>^Something’s better than nothing I suppose. I don’t know a single person applying abroad from my city. All SAT people seem to hail from Mumbai/Delhi (for some unknown reason).</p>
