<p>I want to know what has been the lowest SAT score that Yale has admitted in recent years, as I did not even break 1900. I scored in the 600’s on every section. So it seems that my angle will be the overcame-an-adversity application. I plan on talking about my desire for a demanding program, my admiration for an education, and I want to discuss the quality of the program meaning that I have known few to no people who were not above tormenting me for some reason or other. In addition, I have had financial hardship. I have been out of school for some time because of this. I have two years remaining to complete the undergraduate degree, and I am posting to get feedback as to how my application will be received by the reader and admissions committee. I am one who knows how to apply myself, but I have been unable as of yet to convince an ivy league school that I am worth a try.</p>
<p>GPA: unknown (do not have transcripts)
EC’s and special interest: interned at City Hall of a metropolis; worked to create bus passes for local college students; created Women’s Advisory Council; worked with Youth Advisory Council</p>
<p>organized and held meeting to bridge gap between nationalities</p>
<p>took stand on campus to bring attention to academics – it was my belief that there was not a significant challenge at the university</p>
<p>took stand on campus in regards to race relations</p>
<p>participated in student government; elected to represent class; began organizing fundraiser</p>
<p>They don’t publish the lowest score, but I’m sure some students in the class of 2012 have scores below 1900 with mediocre GPAs. That said, these students probably have INCREDIBLE life stories:</p>
<p>E.G. Raising their younger siblings on their own after their parents died from cancer, dropping out of school and becoming a drug dealer and then pulling their lives back together after an arrest, world class/olympic athletes, etc.</p>
<p>Your SATs are very low, your GPA won’t help you, and you haven’t fully elaborated on your life story (maybe it is compelling enough – I just don’t have enough info to believe it is yet). Unless you got something big going for you, you don’t really have a shot. Sorry to be so straightforward – transfer admissions is EXTREMELY hard…</p>
<p>I have yet to complete the transfer admissions essays, but I will share some of what has made my life an obstacle in the sense that my adversity and ability to overcome is so dynamic. Briefly, I have been heavily stalked and sexually harassed. What makes this so unusual? Well, I believe this to be a direct result of someone taking advantage of me in my sleep. This may sound unusual or fictional, but let me explain, I have been told on several occasions that I have offspring of some kind. If these people were not lying with their statements of “you know you got kids” then I really and truly believe that I have a case. I have been harassed on a college campus and those people even alluded to kids I knew/know nothing about. This means that I have been bred and I do not like it. By the way, I feel that it would be much better for those people to have been pulling my leg, but I feel that they are not the type to joke around. I find it shocking that someone would take advantage of me, stalk me, and commit other vile acts to keep me away from my dreams. I am not sure when I will be able to apply for transfer admission, but I do know that I will. </p>
<p>There have been other major events that have occurred in my life. These events are just as horrific as the first, but I would rather not go into them at this time.</p>
<p>Education is important to me, especially a demanding one. So far this has been lacking in my path. I would appreciate any tips as to how to approach the admissions committee with my application and essays. Also, I am certain that I will not submit the high school guidance counselor piece, as I did not graduate from a competitive high school and I feel that she would not be any help in assessing my talents.</p>
<p>Jesus. I think you need therapy not Yale or any college for that matter. Most of the stories I alluded to earlier are of the inspirational type – yours just sounds difficult.</p>
<p>I think you should apply to Yale and your story would get you in. It is obviously a difficult story, not really inspirational, but you can make it inspirational. Scores shouldn’t matter in a case like this…I feel they do with those who lead peachy keen lives. Good luck!</p>
<p>wait…how can you have kids you don’t know about(I’m assuming you’re female since that sorta thing occurs more often to females) labor isn’t something that goes unnoticed…</p>
<p>Give it a try… but 1900s as a transfer is a huge, huge long shot. With that said, yale does accept some truly exceptional people. And if you think you’re one of them, it may be worth applying.</p>
<p>As I mentioned I have not completed the essays, but I do have a start. However, I am worried about the length (perhaps too long). The content, I feel, is appropriate. As far as writing about the events that have taken place involving the aforementioned issue I have yet to begin because I do not know where to start.</p>
<p>On the subject of essays…
Is Yale looking for something that appears to come from someone long-winded, or is the succinct option the best? I have a lot that I would like to share in making a case for admission, but I do not want to overwhelm or weaken those who must read what I create. It is important to me that I get the point across, as I would like to appear as someone with substance, knowledge, and potential to do extremely well. Any tips on this would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Succinctness is always better – especially in a college essay. Do not make it long-winded!!!</p>
<p>You really need to clarify your story in your actual essay. I can understand why for personal reasons you wouldn’t want to do it in an online forum, but the whole “child I don’t know about” seems rather ridiculous and like mental illness without a proper context (I would hope that there is one…). What you want to ideally do in an essay is not talk on and on about your troubles; discuss how you have grown and how it has shaped your worldview, etc. Don’t overwhelm the reader with sorrow – it is okay to push them down a little but be sure to lift them back up w/ “inspiration” at the end!</p>
<p>I think I remember - don’t quote me on this, though - that the SAT breakdown for Yale included 2% in the 500-599 range… and about 20-25% in the 600-699 range.</p>
<p>This is just my opinion… but I’d be careful in overplaying some of this stuff to draw sympathy from the admissions people. Sure they like to see cases of people overcoming adversity and what not, but I think there’s a line that is drawn when they ask themselves: do we really want someone with this much baggage? If you have a huge laundry list of issues that you have dealt with growing up (and still deal with), they may be more inclined to take the kid whom they know to have his/her life in order.</p>
<p>I guess what I’m saying is: if you’re going to write an essay about this… definitely focus on how you overcame these issues and your ability to reconcile with your past. The last thing you want is to come off as someone who doesn’t look like they have their stuff together. By accepting you, the school invests in you and your future, and it would be a poor investment choice by anyone’s standard to pick someone who seems too unstable to give reasonable returns.</p>