<p>^^Lol, that is so true…he was kind of arrogant, but he was also a good laugh (when the jokes weren’t aimed at me). He underestimated the randomness of Stanford admissions though…haha, they ended up choosing me! haha. Why, I do not know…</p>
<p>I’ll be the first. My school is a high percentage black school, in a poorer neighborhood, which happens to have a magnet school on its 3rd floor (which I attend). Someone from my magnet school was wait-listed to Stanford last year, but that’s as close as anyone’s gotten, I believe.</p>
<p>Well I’ll be the second person to be accepted to Stanford, but I’m the first one to go that’s not a recruited athlete, if that matters.</p>
<p>Anyway, I’m going to admit weekend too. I’m so excited!</p>
<p>^^I see you are “Stanford or UChicago”…have you made a decision yet?</p>
<p>I’ll definitely be at Admit Weekend; I have to leave early Saturday though. I’m one of 3 kids this year from my school, and we’re all probably going to attend. I know I am (the financial aid is legit!). Last year 2 people went, and the year before 4.</p>
<p>^^I was like, “Damn! That’s a lot!”, but then I realized that you’re from California…I doubt it’s easier to get in being from CA, but more apply probably? Nevertheless, congrats!</p>
<p>Yep, more would definitely apply them from Minnesota or Michigan.</p>
<p>Anyone else finalize their plans for Admit Weekend? We just bought tickets today. I’m flying in from Yale Thursday at 12:05 am >< I’m leaving on Sunday morning. yay I’m so excited see you there =D</p>
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<p>Nothing’s final, but I’m leaning heavily towards Stanford right now. Which makes me feel guilty for making my mom buy the expensive plane tickets to Chicago — I think I may end up canceling my RSVP to its overnight but I’m not sure yet :/</p>
<p>llpitch - I bought my plane tickets too 
I’m arriving Wednesday night and leaving around 1:30 on Sunday…so that means I’ll get back home around 10ish because of the time difference, ahh!</p>
<p>@dpattz: Yeah, a buttload of people applied from my school. The thing is, since we’ve got the UC system, most competitive people shoot for Top 20 schools + the top UCs instead of going for the top 50-75 schools. For a lot of people, Stanford was the only private school they applied for.</p>
<p>I bought my plane ticket as well. Flying solo. Anyone bringing their parents?</p>
<p>going solo as well, im counting on there being several other pre-frosh in my flight so I can follow them to Stanford.</p>
<p>I am unfortunately. My parents want to see the college I choose. “If I’m paying for it, I’m gonna see it first.”</p>
<p>GO CARDINAL (they’re going to be playing in a few minutes)! </p>
<p>Anyway, we booked our tickets tonight (my dad is coming with me…). I’m so excited! </p>
<p>A really random question: what is Tufts Syndrome?</p>
<p>My dad wants to go with me just so I won’t be alone on the flight and in the airport and to make sure nothing happens to me. I’m 18, but an only child. LOL</p>
<p>Oh brother… =)</p>
<p>Also, Tufts Syndrome is when a university tries to protect their yield by turning away very qualified applicants because they don’t think they’ll attend their school. I believe that’s what it is.</p>
<p>Lol, my dad wants to see Stanford because he’s never been…haha. </p>
<p>Okay, that’s what I thought it was…why is it called Tufts Syndrome though…were they the uni that started it? haha, I’m surprised it’s not called WashU Syndrome.</p>
<p>hahaha dpatzzlover; careful where you go around saying that! the washu boards would probably tear you apart for such blasphemy :P</p>
<p>I think Tufts may have been one of the main universities to practice it…?</p>
<p>lol I got Tufts Syndrome’d at WashU.</p>
<p>Lol, yeah, it’s ridiculous. I don’t even think the WashUers would deny the fact that WashU wait-lists a crapload of people; it’s a bit crazy.</p>