Amen

<p>Besides the fact that AP Physics is too dull to keep my mind straight…I wanted to be motivational for those that are biting their nails about admission decisions. We know that Ivy’s have the worst acceptance/rejection spectrums EVER! So, when you get your letter (and I am assuming you’re going to wait the traditional way—by mail) and you’re surveying it to see if its a thick or thin envelope…remember that you’re more than just a precentage. </p>

<p>I’ve had my eyes on Brown since I was 7. Although I love the school, it’s ridiculous that throughout my academic career I’ve been wallowing about my low test scores. The next post I see about test scores…direct them HERE. </p>

<p>When someone tells you that your SAT report is a boot out of the panel, ask them WHAT garden of confidence are they growing? Have a little faith, guys and gals. I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they are impressed with my resume but when it came down to my test scores they all seemed to have grown rigid and turned up their nose. I had to know, WHAT pinocchio came along and told me I wouldnt get into brown because I couldnt nail the ACT? I understand what it’s like to feel like all your hard work may come down to this bad bumper but I also understand that a school like Brown looks for a personality.</p>

<p>For those that post Chance threads, try not to be that robot studdent. They don’t want academic machines. They want someone that has determination. I was NEVER the kid who could sit in class, go home and expect to ace it without opening my book and studying. It’s not about being perfect --it’s about wanting it. If you want brown, go for it.</p>

<p>Anyways, enough of my motivational speech–or rather, RANT. </p>

<p>Good luck to all.
and stop worrying!</p>

<p>Good for you! Oh, and good luck to you too!</p>

<p>that was truly motivating</p>

<p>I’ve been thinking of almost the exact same thing!
If the admit officers are truly as dedicated as they’re supposed to be, then they should be attracted to those that really want it…those with a passion for learning, not those with a passion for prestige and names, should be the attractive candidates to them. After all, they are only human, and have human emotions, and so genuine dedication and passion probably would touch them more than just test scores and perfect ECs.</p>

<p>Thank you for this!</p>

<p>Not really sure if it stops the worrying haha
I think I’ll be worrying right up until April 1 ( :</p>

<p>Well said.</p>

<p>You’re all wonderful :]
haha</p>

<p>amen. Students are more than their stats.</p>

<p>Rivercourts, congrats! This is an excellent post, take heed. Do not let yourself be defined by a number, you are so much more than that. Good luck to you all!</p>

<p>I could probably send a dollar to every person who waits for the mail to receive his or her decision (except for those fortunate ones in the Providence area, who may get the mail before the decision goes online) and it would cost me less than going to get something to eat on Thayer Street…</p>

<p>That depends on where you go.</p>

<p>I waited for the mail. (And of course I had the not so subtle retaped envelope sitting on a suspiciously clean table.)</p>

<p>oh that’s fantastic. Send me a dollar then.</p>