<p>I've always been pretty straight-forward about by quietness. It's something that people notice right away...but once they get to know me they find out that I can be quite the opposite. Anyways, I'm afraid that somewhere in my application, whether it be recommendations or essays, there will be evidence of shyness. I heard that colleges equate this to being antisocial/nerd, which is definetly not me! I'm a junior, so any tips on playing down this quality for next year?</p>
<p>I think that the best opportunity you have to show how social you are would be an interview.</p>
<p>I have the same problem. Interested in hearing any more ideas…</p>
<p>I think that giving information about EC’s and leadership roles, along with experience in social settings and speeches in front of crowds will make up for the shyness factor which is apparent in an application</p>
<p>Are you trying to say that truly a hint of shyness would get one rejected? There is no room for an introvert at an Ivy league school even though they tend to be exceptionally creative and cerebral?</p>
<p>i don’t think that being an introvert is necessarily bad, is it? a teacher of mine wrote that i am sort of a loner, but then attributed that to my intelligence… in a rec. like just make sure that your teachers say that just because you’re quiet doesnt mean taht you don’t have ideas.. maybe ask teachers who know you and the way you work/think well.. i guess?</p>
<p>i don’t think that being a really gregarious, extraverted person will make colleges more or less likely to accept or reject you… as long as you make it clear that you enjoy what you do, and do it well / consistently…</p>