<p>I honestly don't want to be a downer on this thread, but how is posting your stats for the umpteenth time helping anyone? Really, what else are we accomplishing except making each other feel inferior and adding an uneccesary amount of stress to an already grueling admissions process? </p>
<p>And no, I am not ashamed to post my stats. I have an A- Average, middle-high range standardized test scores, a crapload of activites, and aspects that make me unique, just like every other applicant on this board. </p>
<p>Instead of trying to measure up to some imaginary standards set by online posters, why not focus on your own individual accomplishments, give it all you've got, and hope for the best?</p>
<p>It was such a nice change to see a thread like the one started by 26e, which actually focused on the human aspect of applicants rather than the same old GPA, SAT,EC lists. </p>
<p>Sorry if I sound angry, or enraged even, but I guess I am. I just don't think this thread is telling us anything we don't already know.</p>
<p>I agree. I kind of think instead of comparing each other, we should get along, and get to know each other, because this is a stressful thing, and this seems to me just a way to make other feels superior and others inferior.</p>
<p>While I'd normally agree with this sort of thing, I don't think this is a Look-I'm-Better-Than-You type of thread. I know that I felt a great relief when some people told me that I had a chance at some of my reach schools (or schools I thought were reaches). To be honest, I wasn't even going to apply to UPenn if not for my guidance counselor telling me I "had a realistic shot." The most accurate opinions are unbiased ones, and I know that I am super hard on myself. This mentality can lead to real-life consequences (such as not applying at all). Instead, I'm doing my 217 essay as we speak (err, type).</p>
<p>I think what people want out of these threads is a sense that they aren't too different from everyone else. Hearing stories of 1600/4.0s getting rejected can be intimidating, so we need all the consolation we can get. </p>
<p>I have no problem with this thread. It's all about how you look at it.</p>
<p>Sorry if I came across as rash; that really wasn't my intention. It's just that the nature of Ivy league admissions is so competitive, that we forget we're dealing with each other, and we all have such a strong desire to ge in, that the stress is sometimes overwhelming. </p>
<p>thanks for understanding astrid_asteroid, and celebrian25</p>
<p>^^Really? It makes me feel inferior to most of these kids, which is why I didn't post my stats. Sometimes I have to stay off of these boards because they make feel like I have no chance at all compared to the rest of these kids.</p>
<p>I disagree. I feel like posting stats gives one an idea of what they are up against. For me, it made me realize that even if someone is a star in high school, it doesn't guarantee admission because they're not the only star. I think CC does an excellent job at making people more humble.</p>
<p>legendofmax, I have to disagree. I find it hard to believe that you did not know what you were up against before reading this thread or any other on CC. If anything, some of the stats posted here are either a bit exaggerated or false. If you were/are applying to Penn, I would imagine you have an idea who you are up against simply through research about the school.</p>
<p>i disagree with you Helix. I've done my research and didnt realize other people outside of where I live until I went to PENN myself for the Precollege program and took classes with other individuals. </p>
<p>Not to be cocky, but Im at the top of my school in where i live. but after goin to penn and reading these threads, my status is not that big of a deal. its more of a reality check, on how hard I need to work on my app, essays and other things. because if i didn't know the stats of other people i would just BS my app because I would have such a big HEAD after being number 1 in my class and probaly would cost me my admission.</p>
<p>Helix: I did NOT know what I was up against before CC. I thought a 1400 was INSANE and 1500 was godlike (I used to think a 1600 was virtually guaranteed admission to be honest). When I came to CC I realized that my previous notion of INSANE was only average at these Ivies and such. And more 1600s get rejected than you think. I was able to realize that I was not the only strong student out there and it encouraged me to apply to more schools (perhaps too many). Admissions-wise I did very well (I now attend Penn) but I think CC helped tons. It makes one less cocky and can encourage one to push themselves (it was only because of my girlfriend's insane scores that I was motivated to score in that range). As ashurstpenn said, it's a reality check.</p>
<p>^^I see your point. CC does do a good job of opening our eyes to how many qualified applicants there are. Virtually everyone on CC has stellar stats and deserves to get into the school of their choice, which is precisely why I said this thread isn't serving a purpose. I am not discounting the value of CC or its posts; I am simply saying that this thread is just a repeat of already known information. </p>
<p>CC has been invaluable to me, as well as many other posters, but I stand by my original post regarding this specific thread.</p>
<p>i agree with helix, but i think that for someone new this thread could be helpful. i do feel this thread has already developed a bit of a negative tone, though.
i'll leave it at that.</p>
<p>ashurstupenn, no need to apologize. For someone who's new to the board, this can definitely be a helpful experience. I remember my first days of discovering CC ------good times;)</p>
<p>Sorry for the negativity, I'll be positive from now on.</p>