<p>I'm about to apply to a school thats a bit out of my reach. i know my gpa is set in stone so are all my test scores and extrea curriculars, but does anyone have any tips on how i can gain just a tiny bit of an edge while i apply, sort of a last second tiny extra boost that will just barely propel me in so i can at least get waitlisted?</p>
<p>ANY AND ALL ADVICE NO MATTER WHO BIG OR SMALL WILL BE IMMENSELY APPRECIATED!!!!!!!</p>
<p>Thank you all so much in advance</p>
<p>"any and all advice no matter WHO big or small will be immensely appreciated!!!
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<p>ok you can clearly tell its a typo and that i meant to say HOW, there is really no need to be a jerk and point it out especially when you didnt even add anything of merit to the discussion</p>
<p>well if you have to write an essay. write on a topic that makes you stand out. usually that can give you a little edge. ex- uc personal statements(srs_</p>
<p>thanks, i know i may have sounded angry in my last post i just really wanna get into this school</p>
<p>I saw this in another thread, and thought it was pretty good advice.</p>
<p>Fill in the blank:</p>
<p>“I’m probably the only one at my school who _____________”</p>
<p>Be unique in your essays. Catch the eyes of admissions officers. It is a mortal sin to be forgettable.</p>
<p>“Describe yourself in one word.”
“Motivated!”
Wrong answer.</p>
<p>That said, being epically bad is, of course, worse.</p>
<p>D–make sure you ask your GC to write an especially targeted recommendation. Also try to find out the admission reps for your area and contact her/him. Start a dialogue. Show demonstrated interest…visit, interview. Be sure you know the school really well through lots of research. Good luck!</p>
<p>I think that essays are the breaking point at the very best schools. Once your grades are good enough, your essays will give you the “extra edge” that you need.</p>
<p>My son had an incredible interview with Princeton. If he gets in, that will be a big part of the reason.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, it’s truly debatable how much weight (if any) is actually placed on the interview. Many universities claim that interviews are not evaluative or necessary for the completion of an application while for other institutions, merely fulfilling the interview request increases one’s admission probability.</p>
<p>But that is terrific that he had a nice experience! I too had a very fantastic discussion with my Princeton interviewer.</p>
<p>Be sure to read this thread, especially #18. I think that might be a good school for you. There is still time, but not much!</p>
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<p>Tell them you’re gay, 1/8 cherokee, or an adherent of a bizarre religion. </p>
<p>EDIT: No, this isn’t serious advice. Serious advice includes “prep for your interview” and “have your essay checked by an English major or degree graduate, even better if their degree is in creative writing.” You should also have your resume of skills (if you’re submitting one) checked over by someone who looks at a lot of resumes-- if you know any family friends who are CEOs, have them give it a once-over. Colleges are basically “hiring” the best candidates, after all.</p>
<p>Be (or make yourself look) intellectually curious. Don’t just write your essay on some random topic or extracurricular; relate it back to what you’d like to study or something that you’ve learned from life.</p>
<p>I think it might be worth noting that anything that you do to give yourself a “tiny bit of edge” in applying to a reach school will also give you a “tiny bit of edge” in applying to whatever you consider your target and safety schools to be. Therefore, whatever things you decide to do in an attempt to get this edge at your reach schools, you should probably also do for all of your schools.</p>
<p>2cents</p>
<p>Especially for reach schools, i think you really need to make clear what you add to the college community that no one else can add. I know we all sort of know this, but i think we easily forget about it.</p>
<p>I’m confused. Why are you applying in March to a reach school?</p>
<p>If you’re interested in a particular area of study, really emphasize that in all parts of your application. It will make your application more cohesive and less generic.</p>
<p>Well Levrim, I wanted to apply in the fall but i was so sue i wouldnt get in so i didnt. but as time went on i really wanted to take a chance even if it meants wasting about 60 bucks so i called the school and they said it was cool to apply there</p>
<p>Early Decision.</p>