<p>Oh, c’mon. There is no rocket science here. You prep for the tests, you look into what the colleges want. And that’s not by assuming your standing in your one hs- or your dreams- is all it takes. OP is losing time, we agree on that. She doesn’t need to converse with us, thank each poster or talk pie in the sky. She needs to take action. That marks successful individuals. Action and the quality of their choices. </p>
<p>Xiggi hit the mark, now we’re all riled. </p>
<p>I was joking I know I’m going to get into a good college. I just want to stay hopeful that’s all. I really appreciate the advice and blunt words. I am too overly ambitious for my own good but I will make it work. I think @Oberyn is just reiterating everything that other people said to me so that’s annoying.</p>
<p>Get to work.</p>
<p>This is an unusual Chances thread because it drew more adult interest than high school kids. Hs kids are still going on a lick and a prayer, most not having ever submitted an app- much less, seen the results.</p>
<p>Many of us adults have not only been around, had much time to observe, but we’ve also been engaged in various ways. Doesn’t make our observations perfect, no one can predict. But we have the years. If you don’t like that, don’t turn into a ■■■■■. Puh-leeze.</p>
<p>^That’s really it, in a nutshell. Not only are many of us parents with kids already in college or fully “launched,” there are a number of people who contribute on this forum who are high school guidance counselors, admissions reps at colleges, alumni interviewers and so on.</p>
<p>There seems to be a recurring theme of new posters who take issue with all the grownups here–especially when we don’t tell gullible kids what they want to hear. They have the silly “chance me” threads for that, where other high schoolers can weigh in with completely uninformed opinions. It is also, quite frankly, perplexing to me that a teenager on summer break wouldn’t have better things to do that try to antagonize people on an internet forum. </p>
<p>OP, there is no problem with being ambitious. You have worked very hard for the past decade, and you have a good six months more to go. You might not have received the best of guidance at your school, but it is not too late. Your GPA is a bit low but that is in the context of the schools you listed. There are plenty of good schools for you. Do not give up based on our comments. Nor rest on your laurels. </p>
<p>Again, keep reading the Questbridge forum and prepare a schedule to keep up with the requirements. Remember it takes time to get the LOR and to write great essays and edit them with vengeance. QB offers you the chance to write more than you could in the common application. Seize this chance. </p>
<p>Also, do not dwell on the calculus issue. Many schools have a similar schedule. Some schools call Alg 2 pre-calculus. Your essays might show your verbal talent. Not everyone needs to be an equation guru! </p>
<p>Focus on your strengths and maximize your precious time. Start with little steps and do not get discouraged. Again, keep a realistic schedule.</p>
<p>I’m deleting my account so thanks for all the help. </p>
<p>Good luck tesfaye</p>
<p>Well, you can’t delete your account. 
Best wishes.<br>
We know your heart is in this, now you need to put some muscle into it. You have to have the strength to focus yourself on the test prep. In fact, in general, focus and determination are key points adcoms look for. </p>
<p>This is a public forum, and anyone can post anything they want to, or claim to be whatever they want. It’s important to filter what is useful information and what is not. Also, some people just get a kick out of trolling these threads. </p>
<p>Posters have a sort of fingerprint to their posts- a general style. Over time, you can decide what information, and which posters seems to be helpful. One way to check is to look at the posters’ other posts, and you can read the tone as well as cross check any claims. </p>
<p>For instance, it was about 2005 that the SAT changed from a 1600 maximum to a 2400 max when the writing section was added to the CR and M section. So, it would be very unusual ( Guinness book of records!!) for someone to be both a parent, or an older adult, and also claim to have a 2300+ SAT score. </p>
<p>You have to pick the helpful posts out of the thread, but don’t just pick posts that tell you what you want to hear.If several consistent, and likely adult, posters give you the same advice, it is probably worth considering. It might be hard to hear sometimes, but it isn’t with mean intent. Posts that are critical, but not informative, might not be useful to you. </p>
<p>You can’t delete posts, and you shouldn’t because some of the advice on this thread is useful enough that you should come back from time to time and re-read it as you make your applications list. Now- go to work!! and good luck to you. </p>
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<p>Why deprive yourself from the best source of information and help, if … you are serious about improving your chances? On CC, you can find the very best advice for essays, Questbridge, and especially for the SAT preparation. </p>
<p>Where else will you find such wealth of assistance? You CAN undo the impact of the lacking guidance you have received thus far in your world. And lacking it has been! Will you go back to people who told you that your chances at an Ivy were good and that many ECs were the ticket. Again, you are late in sitting for tests, but you have the opportunity to catch up. </p>
<p>Stick around and continue to SEEK help in the RIGHT forums. And make an effort to pay attention to well-meaning posters. People here love to help others who really WANT to be helped. </p>
<p>I still want some more opinions
Bump</p>
<p>TesfayeB, whag other opinions are you wanting to hear? You have got solid advice from parents who have kids that have gone through elite admissions as well as recent grads (xiggi). Are you waiting for somebody to tell you yes, you have great chances at ivy league schools? All of the posts here have been honest and upfront. I suggest you read through the thread again and take helpful hints to heart.</p>
<p>tesfaye - I have commented before, and will stop doing so after this. This is like telling an athletic kid that he shouldn’t pin hopes on a major league career; or a conventionally pretty girl that she needs to consider careers outside of modeling; or someone with a decent singing voice that a recording contract is unlikely. You are obviously bright, hard-working and enthusiastic, but your statistics simply aren’t competitive for the Ivy League, and it’s highly improbable that they will change enough in the next several months to make that radical a difference. You are expecting another round of test scores this week. They are they ones you should include as you build your college list. If you keep asking, some people on this site will go ahead and tell you that you are a shoe-in at Harvard and Stanford. I hope you don’t believe them. I hope that you will begin to consider whether you want a large school or a small one; what part of the country you’d like to be in; what your academic and extracurricular interests are. Then, you might start looking at Whittier instead of Pomona; DePaul instead of University of Chicago; Roger Williams instead of Brown; Stonehill instead of Tufts; Temple instead of Penn; University of New Hampshire instead of Dartmouth; George Mason instead of UVA; and Green Mountain instead of Williams. By all means, choose a reach, but then start looking ar colleges where you have solid odds of acceptance with aid. Good luck!</p>
<p>Okay and I have considered other schools! I just wanted more advice from other people </p>
<p>This thread and OP’s continuous bumping are getting to be pathetic. Almost every response has said the same thing. For the last time: your GPA and scores are not on the “elite school” level; however, if you can get it together and put all your energy into improving your test scores, you may be able to score admission into some top schools. With your GPA, you should be aiming as high as you can on your standardized tests. No virtuous CC poster is going to lie to you and say that you have a chance at top schools with your current GPAs and scores. Continuously bumping isn’t going to change that. Get off CC and work!</p>
<p>Okay! I’ve started practicing I just want to hear more opinions from other people that’s all. @collegebound752 </p>
<p>You have ten pages of opinions all telling you bluntly that your chances are low unless you get your scores up. Until you retest, there is no point in asking for more and more opinions.</p>
<p>Yeah I agree, I just researched the QuestBridge finalists and their stats are not perfect yet they still became finalists. I agree with you @collegebound752 </p>
<p>“I just wanted more advice from other people.”
It is great that you are invested in your own college process, but more advice from other people will not change your outcome! Seriously…get off CC and study for your SAT and ACT. There was another poster here years ago that was like you…talked and talked about schools…but he spent all his time here instead of studying. He ended up getting in some okay schools but may have been able to do better if he didn’t spend 12 hours a day on CC just yacking and seeking validation.</p>