<p>yea thatd be like sum guy who got accepted with a full ride (if that where possible) to harvard and then going to a junior college at 5 years old</p>
<p>rahulkghosh, all these people buring you for not going to high school is awful, they don't really know what it feels like to have wisdom beyond your age becuase frankly most of us don't. Some people are ready to go to college at an earlier age because high school is really boring. I know a friend that is your position so I feel for you too.</p>
<p>You are a really special person, just keep that in mind.</p>
<p>About Ivies, I suggest you should stick with a smaller college until you grow older or at least look older, because like these boards other people tend to pick on you when you are as bright and as young.</p>
<p>By the time you turn 18, just ace the MCAT's and no one will be laughing.</p>
<p>you need safties, everyone does. and someone said caltech. i really dont know anything about how much they "like youngans" as someone put it, but they dont recommend people to apply EA unless theyve already taken calculus. so.....im wondering, why would they even accept someone who hasnt taken calc 1 yet?just because theyre younger. and no offense, but college is gonna be soooooo awkward for you....i dont think it matters how high your IQ is, theirs a big difference between middleschool and college, and i really doubt that very many college students are gonna be nice just because you're a genius. it might be the biggest mistake of your life. do an overnight visit to see if you can even relate. that might be weird for you if youre still having voice cracks and just starting to deal with acne when everyone on your hall is watching porn or driving their cars and drinking(hopefully not at the same time).</p>
<p>also, someone mentioned your grammar, and someone else said that it didnt matter. i agree that it usually doesnt matter, but the consistence with which you make your mistakes shows a lack of a proper grasp on simple concepts such as "isn't vs. weren't" you get your tenses and plural vs singular mixed up A LOT, and i suck at grammar, 680 writing, w00t. but seriously, think about it. i really like the idea of prep/boarding school 2 years, then college or state school commuting from home, then ivy or whatever you want, your list is so jumbled.</p>
<p>Rahulkghosh, this doesn't answer your question, since I agree with Bettina. Ask someone you know.</p>
<p>But, this is my suggestion: take a year or two off. Volunteer overseas. Do research. You can afford to put a hold on your academics and live outside a classroom for a little while. If you find something interesting, challenging, and unique, you will have an even stronger application. Your academics seem stellar--work on your ec's.</p>
<p>I also don't mean to offend you. I don't know you; I'm not trying to judge you. You're obviously a very intelligent person. Still, there is a lot of maturing and character growth that goes on between 14-17. You have the opportunity to NOT go straight into college. You can do something powerful and meaningful with your life, outside of college. I'd encourage you, at this point, to take at least one gap-year.</p>
<p>Edited to add: My point is, you don't HAVE to follow the pattern now. There are a thousand other options than going straight into college. If you don't want to go to HS, fine. Don't. But don't box yourself into thinking that going straight to college is the only option.</p>
<p>if u go to college now are you going to live at home? If u live in a dorm, dont you think your room mate will find it odd and maybe even annoying,dont take it personally but 18 year old college guys have different inrterests then a 14 year old who never even went to high school. Also high school isnt all bad... high school can be a lot of fun socially and class wise. besides y didnt u just attend a nice private school, i mean you would be way ahead by now and by the time you graduate you will surly get into harvard or u penn or which ever college you want, possibly even a full scholorship. Point is don't go to college now, what are you going to gain??? No really.. what can be the possible benefits of running through life at this rate nothing!! im sorry but i think that college is going to be a true nightmare for you if you go now, you should really re-consider your options .
I suggest you go to a nice provate school for gifted children or somthing...one of those high schools that selectivly admit students through letters of rec. and such, take the full ib diploma program, you can do extra classes if you want, im sure the ibo will let you, do them all at higher level TRY to get like all 7s and by the time you are done go to college, it will be a lot more challenging then english 101 and IBH math will satisfy your mathematical side and is way more advanced then calc...only 2 more years isnt a biggie + you can work on your sat scores and take more impresive sat 2s and all, also you can do some nice research papers and you ecs are pretty mediocre so you could see what you realy enjoy and go for it maybe even learn a language, go abroad over the summer or something.... really you will be sooo much better off. hope i didnt offend you, but i was just trying to help..im really against running through life and skipping "the essentials" in this fashion.. i dont believe its worth it ... so talk to your parents see what they think, and in the end i guess do what makes you happy...tell me how it goes ok?</p>
<p>Just a warning:</p>
<p>Last year at my school there was a girl who skipped 11th and 12th grade. She would have been valedictorian, had great SATS, etc. She applied only to Ivies and some 2nd tier schools. She was rejected everywhere because her age (16) would make her a liability to the colleges. The GC called all the schools and they all said they had to reject her for that reason. She would have been accepted if she commuted or something but she was too young to live on campus and everything.</p>
<p>wow, this thread is still alive? Rahul, i would be interested in hearing what you end up doing. good luck with whatever you end up doing, just make sure you spend some time with people who are your peers (agewise)...otherwise you may find later in life that your social and communication skills are lacking. It is important to be a well rounded person, if not for anything ot be sucessful adn be satisfied with your life. I'm sure there are some smart indian kids in the area who wont bore you. If you have a problem relating to your peers, all the more reason to learn how to relate with them, in the real world you * will * have to deal with people who aren't at your intellectual capacity. Try not talking about your classes, just talk about things you all can relate to, things 'normal' 14 yr olds talk about. Make sure you dont miss out on the pluses of teenage life, there are some hidden in there...:)</p>
<p>Average GPA.. lol</p>
<p>Average Grade Point Average</p>
<p>What is the meaning of a genius's life?</p>
<p>It's nothing different from an ordinary person.
Do what'll make your life meaningful.</p>
<p>Try to lead a happy life. That's all that matters.
Even a genius dies in less than 100 years.</p>
<p>In reply to:
anyway, i know over dozens of ppl getting over 1550 in grade 7 and 8,
That really sounds like a lie. Check the CTY list, they don't have dozens per community get 1500+ for each community. In fact, they usually give out national awards for 1400. At most, maybe a dozen per state would have that high of an SAT score at that age. But then again, that is their mistake for not skipping. The SATs isn't everything.</p>
<p>Actually I know one 1600 scorer in 8th grade and quite a few 15xx scorers in 7th grade, all from my school. So don't undermine their accomplishments just because they can get these scores and you can't. Furthermore, these students chose to stay in highschool, without any acceleration. We are all normal high school students. Keyword: normal. </p>
<p>You also said:
But to be truthful. I am sure I could break a 1550 if I took the SATs in January 22nd and had the time to study over the Winter. I registered in the last hour and had this is pretty much the first time I have ever started studying for the SATs. In fact, because of what you said, I WILL TAKE THE SATs on January 22nd. But I can definetly tell that the your statistics is way off. There isn't dozens who get over 1550 in a community in 7th and 8th grade. If they did, it probably came with at least 50 hours of studying. But, in all of Los Angeles. There isn't a "dozens of people" who got over 1550. Also, you clearly don't identify yourself and claim to be the age of 2. I mean, to be truthful, SATs does not even correlate with high school coursework. As long as you do at least 50 hours of studying or so, you are guaranteed at least a 1500 score. High school wouldn't have helped my SAT score. Also, btw, my sister had skipped high school and directly went to university. It would be under my understanding that the rarity of getting a 1550 SAT score in 7th grade would require AT LEAST a 170 IQ. Which put it in the range of 1 out of 100,000 7th graders. Which would also mean </p>
<p>That's funny. You say it's probably impossible for anyone to get these scores as a 14yr old, yet you yourself claim you can. You also say they probably studied their ass off for it. Who said anything about these 1600 8th graders studying for the test? Who cares if they studied for it. Apparently you are going to study for them, so why shouldn't they be allowed to study for them? What makes you so special? </p>
<p>You also said that high school work does not correlate with SAT scores. Right. So prove to colleges you can handle high school work. You can't have your argument one way and disregard the other. Maybe you can score a 1600, but like you said yourself, who is to say you can handle high school work. </p>
<p>You also said, "High school wouldn't have helped my SAT score." You need to get this notion that your SAT score is the primary admissions factor out of your head. You hardly have the extra curricular strength to compete with some of the resumes I've seen. I'd also safely assume that your extra curricular strength cannot compete with more than half of these top applicants. You also do not have the maturity to make it in college. High school is not all about studying. It's about growth and maturity. It's about developing both socially and intellectually. Nobody cares if you got a 1600 in 8th grade if you have no friends. With your attitude, I'd also safely assume you don't have many, if any at all.</p>
<p>You said. "Overall, I pretty much have guaranteed early admission to UCLA. I just ask for a simple chance to these universities and people start to flame me, especially with false data." How do you know you have guaranteed admissions to UCLA? Because your GPA and assumed-SAT score is above their median? Okay, I have a 1600 SAT and a 4.0 GPA. Does that mean I'm guaranteed everywhere? Grow up. You can't start guaranteeing a spot at a top notch university, especially with a made-up SAT score. Furthermore, it seems to me like your only hook at UCLA would be your residency. </p>
<p>I don't mean to flame you. I wouldn't have flamed you if you hadn't posted those idiotic comments. This message may be a bit late, seeing as how its almost 4 months after your first post, but good luck... you're gonna need it.</p>
<p>if you are still checking back with this post....</p>
<p>awesome job dude!!!!!
and like xindianx said,"when u make it in the medical society make sure to call me up, we can work together" :p :)</p>
<p>I highly discourage it, besides the social implications that have already been pointed out, your work load at uni is not impressive, but your a 14 yearold, but you want to study Biochemistry many courses that are required you might not have covered, you will have a hard time adjusting. Socially and academically. Wish you the best tho.</p>
<p>heyllo,</p>
<p>Wow, people are still posting in here? How funny. Heh, I don't feel like commenting any more. But yeah, whatever.</p>
<p>I'm out, bye.</p>
<p>Hey, about the extra-curriculars what else can I have?</p>
<p>Right now I have:</p>
<p>Math Club
Science Club
Debate Club
Volunteering at this Tutoring place</p>
<p>I am thinking of adding within the next two weeks:</p>
<p>ACS Relay
Hospital Volunteering</p>
<p>Hmm... Should I somehow add a sport like tennis?</p>
<p>Oh yeah, by the way, I am also taking 23 units now:</p>
<p>Calculus I(Honors)
General Chemistry I(Honors)
General Psychology I(Honors)
English 102
Spanish II</p>
<p>I hear that generally transfer applicants aren't held up to the same standards of extra-curriculars as for freshman applicants.</p>
<p>Maybe this has already been asked, but does the OP plan on moving with the family to the East Coast to attend an Ivy?</p>
<p>No, I can't move to the East Coast. You know, I really don't feel like going to an ivy any more. I'm just applying to Stanford, USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley and Caltech. Caltech seems like a pretty good school. Also, their entrance is mainly based on examination of calculus and physics. In some ways I have an advantage on this as my physics and calculus courses would be taken right before their examination in April 2006.</p>
<p>so basically none of us have persuaded u to get out of the nerd-shell and go to H.S at least for a year or two, eh? :p</p>
<p>Okay- a question, in OP, op claimed tennis as an EC, yet, today OP asks if he should add tennis. </p>
<p>Next, college, and I mean a tough IVY school requires a real maturity, not just courses on paper...From some of the Ops posts, the OP talks and reacts like a typical 14 year old. Nothing wrong with that, but not what is needed to succeed in college. Just some thoughts.</p>
<p>Rahul, dont take it amiss or anything, but I probably wouldnt stand having a 14 year old roomate. Im 16 and when I go to college, I would have turned 17. Im physically big enough, but u would still be a kid! seriously, u might have a tough time, and might be considered the geek and nerd in a school...so just be careful of this.</p>