D WAITLISTED…we move on.
[color=#FF0000]Decision: Rejected
Objective
SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT (breakdown): 33 Composite, 36 English, 35 Math, 28 Reading, 34 Science
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.87 (4.4 Weighted)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 3/98
Senior Year Course Load: All Dual Credit/AP Classes, taking AP Computer Science online as well outside of school (but for school credit)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Presidential Volunteer Service Award, NHS, etc
Subjective
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Scouts (Eagle Scout, Lodge Chief, Vigil Honor Member, National Communications Committee, Youth Lead of Regional Committee)
Academic Bowl (Varsity 4 years, Captain 3 years)
Musical (3 years, Lead in one year)
Cross Country (Varsity 3 years, Captain 1 year)
Band (Concert, Jazz, Marching, Pep. All-State one year, Section Leader)
NHS
Job/Work Experience: Summer Camp Staff, 2 years
Volunteer/Community service: 2000+ hours
Summer Activities: Summer Camp Staff
Essays (rating 1-10, details):
Common App: 10/10 S wrote a letter to an older scout about how he inspired S and how S can inspire another scout in an interesting approach to "Write about something of importance to you)
Incompleteness: 8/10 Spiritual Journey
What excites you: 9/10 Wrote about how the fact that nobody locks their dorm doors shows a supportive community, and how S has succeed in a supportive community before.
What question fascinates you: 8/10 “Where do you see yourself in 5 years” Wrote about how S overcome a big move to a new school and how that can completely change where you see yourself in 5 years (for the better)
Recommendations (rating 1-10, details):
Teacher Rec: 2. Both 10/10
Counselor Rec: 10/10
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Political Science
State (if domestic applicant): Illinois
School Type: Public < 500
Ethnicity: Caucasion
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $40,000-$60,000
Hooks (legacy, URM, first generation college, etc.): None
Reflection
Strengths:
Scouting (Eagle Scout, numerous honors for work in Order of the Arrow [Scouting’s National Honor Society])
Community Service
Weaknesses: Really do not know. Not high enough ACT score?
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I do not know. If someone could shine some light on this, that would be very much appreciated.
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Waiting to hear from Vanderbilt
General Comments: S is staying on the bright side, but sure is hard. Does anyone have any idea to the thought process of why he was rejected?
Very sorry, fellow Arrowman RangerJerry. A very similar profile to my son, also an Arrowman, who was deferred EA, then accepted tonight.
At this level, probably 50 percent of applicants qualify. Then it’s luck of the draw. No rhyme or reason.
It takes me so long to accept the fact that I’m rejected…
Deferred to wait listed.
Great.
just want to add that ivyhopeful and Fiona are wonderful! the way you both respected and encouraged people on here make you an inspiration! Good Luck to you both!
@RangerJerry I appreciate the kind words. I’ve cooled off a bit (having to wait another 2 months isn’t exciting news), but I’m going to approach this waitlist to the best of my ability. That being said, I’ll probably end up at NEU or Nova (if accepted) if I don’t get pulled off of ND’s waitlist. Keep a prayer out for me – I need all the help I can get.
@Fiona1997 @IvyHopeful98 Y’all are still wonderful people regardless of the result, and will go on to impact the world in magnificent ways.
I was accepted! That makes four down, three more to hear from!
Objective
SAT I: None
ACT (breakdown): 34 Composite, 35 English, 32 Math, 33 Reading, 34 Science
SAT II: None
AP Tests: AP Caculus AB (5), AP Biology (4), AP English III (4), AP European History (4), AP Government (3)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0 UW, my school doesn’t weight grades
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/300
Senior Year Course Load: TERM I: Biology II (Human Anatomy), College US History, Wind Ensemble, ROTC College Finance | TERM II: AP English IV, French II, Wind Ensemble, College Physics
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): 1st Place District Literary Rally (French II), National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Student, President’s Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Louisiana Boys State, Student of the Year Finalist
Subjective
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Marching Band (flute section leader, band captain)
Concert Band (principal flutist, section leader)
AFJROTC (Captain)
Octagon/JOOI Club (vice president [11th], president [12th])
French Club
A Capella
Beta Club
Student Council (senator)
Job/Work Experience: None, never had time
Volunteer/Community service: ~600+ hours, not counting extra service I did for band
Summer Activities: Vacation Bible School Youth Leader, George N. Parks Drum Major Academy
Essays (rating 1-10, details):
Common App: 7/10, wrote about challenge of trying to try out for the highest position in band as a freshman. Content wise, good, but had a few errors in it that glare at me.
What excites you: 9/10, wrote about how moving from a predominantly baptist area will provide a chance for a catholic like me to meet others with similar beliefs.
What’s broken: 10/10, wrote about political apathy among young Americans and how to fix it
Civil Rights: 10/10, politically debated against the idea that we have done enough to achieve equality
Recommendations (rating 1-10, details):
Teacher Rec: 1, 10/10, this was probably the best recommendation I’ve ever received
Counselor Rec: 8/10, it was good in content, but seemed a bit rushed.
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Biochemistry
State (if domestic applicant): Louisiana
School Type: Public >1200
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $150,000 to $170,000
Hooks (legacy, URM, first generation college, etc.): None
Reflection
Strengths:
Widespread involvement in the school, high achievement on national level despite a relatively limited school, multiple awards, community service
Weaknesses: No work experience, not many APs (my school preferred honors/dual enrollment over AP until last year)
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Probably because of my academic achievement mixed with huge extracurricular involvement and advanced work. My essays went very well as I do well when I get to debate things xD
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Southern Methodist University (Accepted), Washington University in St. Louis (Accepted), Louisiana State University (Accepted, won’t attend)
Waiting to hear from: Vanderbilt University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Rice University
@yalebound2020 thanks – got into UCLA today, too!!!
Does anyone know when we find out about financial aid?
@iska123 - Congrats yet again! But you are accepting ND right? With all due respect to the Bruin community… it ain’t ND!
To All
As a parent I have tried to instill in my children that there personal sense of value should not be subject to the opinion of but a select few others. Those who REALLY know you. I think as a parent I may not have drilled this home enough during the college application process. All the schools which my daughter (and my son before her) are fine institutions. But they are just that. Rejection is hard. Appectence gains you nothing if the next rejection knocks you down. No matter if you get accepted, rejected, wait listed or decide never to go to college, know your own personal worth. NEVER surrender it to the decision of another. Have confidence you will be happy and succeed whatever path, college, profession you choose.
I thank God my D was accepted because she wanted it but it does not mean she is any better than if she was rejected.
Sorry, their not there.
As a parent I have tried to instill in my children that their personal sense of value should not be subject to the opinion of but a select few others. Those who REALLY know you. I think as a parent I may not have drilled this home enough during the college application process. All the schools which my daughter (and my son before her) are fine institutions. But they are just that. Rejection is hard. Acceptance gains you nothing if the next rejection knocks you down. No matter if you get accepted, rejected, wait listed or decide never to go to college, know your own personal worth. NEVER surrender it to the decision of another. Have confidence you will be happy and succeed whatever path, college, and profession you choose.
I thank God my D was accepted because she wanted it but it does not mean she is any better than if she was rejected.
@Dadof4greatkids - Yeah, yeah, yeah… but bottom line your kid was accepted? Love you sense of empathy WITHOUT THE ENDING.
Anybody here from Iowa?
Am I the only one who still haven’t gotten the packet?
I haven’t gotten the packet either. 
What state @tina23 ?
Anyone has gotten FA offer yet?