<p>So I got deferred OOS, and I was just assuming my GPA/class rank (kind of the same thing) was behind the deferral. But then someone commented it was my SAT probably.</p>
<p>SAT: 2070 (750 math, 620 verbal, 700 writing)
SAT 2: math 2- 800, physics-690</p>
<p>ACT: 34 composite</p>
<p>If schools say they count the ACT exactly the same as SAT, then could it really have been my SAT’s bringing me down?</p>
<p>weighted GPA is 4.3ish (Top 10%); taken toughest courseload, plus all AP’s this year (econ, calc, physics 2, spanish lang., english)</p>
<p>I’m not complaining, I just want to know what could have been better…was it the SAT (despite ACT score), my gpa/rank, or possibly my essays? My EC’s were nothing outstanding but definitaly nothing that took away from my application.</p>
<p>I always hear that what they care about the most is whether or not you truly did take the toughest classes that your school offers and of course they want you to get A’s or high B’s in them.</p>
<p>But it seems as if you already did that/are doing that. Um…if you were IS you definitely would’ve been in. I can see where people are coming from when they say that your SAT score is low. I personally think it’s high, but I suppose for OOS, it’s a whole different story. It really is hard to get in from OOS though. Stats have to look extremely good, seeing that they only accept a low percentage of OOS applicants…(which unfortunately sucks). </p>
<p>I’m not quite sure if I helped you? Maybe it just has to do something also with your grades. your weighted GPA looks good though.
This is going to be a stupid question but isn’t 34 high for ACT? I really don’t know anything about the ACT; i never hear anything about it or about anyone really taking it down here. (I live in NC)</p>
<p>they look at the whole package so to dismiss your ECs as “nothing that took away from my application” is an understatement. perhaps it could’ve also been your counselor statement, recs, or essays. either way it seems as though the subjective part of the application holds more weight than your SATs and ACTs</p>
<p>haha I will definitely not be applying to Yale, but hopefully I’ll get in UVA (#1 choice) and won’t have to wonder what I could’ve done better for UNC</p>
<p>I know my recs and counselor statements were very good to excellent. I would say my essays or maybe lack of strong A’s in AP/honors classes were what did it. I’m not a “bad” writer, but I’m definitely much more math/science oriented. Would’ve applied to engineering if they had it…</p>
<p>I have a 710-writing 750-math 700-writing SAT
My GPA is a 96.2, and I have a 4.0 (our school gives no higher than a 4.0)
My class rank is 13/734
I have taken all honors/gifted/ap classes
I am the president of a 200 member Key club, and I have been an editor of the yearbook for 2 years.
My recommendation was from the teacher of the year, and I thought it was very strong.</p>
<p>The only weakness I could think of was that my ACT was a 27. (I went in blind and apathetic and did poorly). BUT, I thought they considered either the SAT or ACT, whichever was best.</p>
<p>I don’t know too much about UNC, so does anyone else know why I was deferred? Will I be accepted later?</p>
<p>Oh yeah! My lowest grade this semester was a 99 or 100 (not sure yet). Highest was a 104. Will that help me?</p>
<p>What I’m guessing for you all is that your essays were probably weak compared to the level of potential reflected in your scores. a 34 or 2150+ are great scores, so they expect you to put that same effort into your essays. Maybe it was a hit or miss thing, and you just missed. just a guess anyway, normally when scores qualify and you don’t get in, the essay (or a really bad rec) didn’t cut it. good luck in RD though. :)</p>
<p>I think that when you are deferred, especially OOS, it is not enough that some aspect of your application didn’t “take away” from your application. A deferral means that probably no part of your application took anything away from your application but that not enough of your application added to it. With all competitive admissions processes, there will be more well qualified applicants than there are spots for admission. The first step, of course, is showing that you are well qualified, and if you are deferred, especially OOS, you showed that you are well qualified. The problem is getting past the next step, which is distinguishing yourself among the well qualified applicants. “Nothing outstanding” EC’s won’t do that. </p>
<p>If you think that your GPA may have hurt you, having a stellar first semester may well give you the admissions boost you need to turn a deferral into an acceptance. At this point, there are only certain things you can do anything about, and your first semester grades certainly fall into that category. Best of luck.</p>
<p>jlamp,
your deferral is a mystery.
the givens, (your scores and grades), distinguish you.
the essays, recs, and ecs somehow fell short of their mark.
hard to believe though.
the only thing i can think of is the demographic elements.
it’s possible that from your county or region there were already too many accepted?
i dunno.
mystery</p>
<p>why you have reason to be disappointed, even aggravated, you should NOT be discouraged!
you deserve and i honestly believe you will get some enchanting opportunities.</p>