Anyone applying this year????

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<p>hi, my name is maduka. I am a Nigerian. A country in West Africa. Anyways, I am one of those confused newbies and I think the best thing to do is to hear from my fellow applicants to yale for the class of 2011. </p>

<p>Please it would be nice to know some of you so that we could all help ourselves to get into this School. Pls I want to know if anyone has taken his/her S.A.Ts, what he/she got and everything. </p>

<p>I havent taken mine..........yet! Taking it this october. I am very determined to get admitted and I think it would help all of us if we all talk about the stages we are in the application process.</p>

<p>Hope to get replies soon. Please, lets help ourselves out here.</p>

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<p>SAT: 2190
760 m, 740 cr, 690 w</p>

<p>GPA: 3.8 uw, 4.1 w</p>

<p>applying to yale, harvard, columbia, amherst, u minn twin cities, macalester, sarah lawrence, and a few of the following: furman, hamilton, cornell, u chicago, u rochester, grove city, bard, carleton, swarthmore, wesleyan, u penn, wustl. (Currently 18 schools...needs some narrowing down!!)</p>

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<p>nice, nice</p>

<p>see the thing is that here in Nigeria. We dont use weighted GPA. We do "AVERAGE" GPA for all 6 yrs of study in school. and mine is 4.8/5.0.</p>

<p>Applying to Yale, Princeton, M.I.T, Cornell, Columbia, Rice, Trinity, Georgia Tech, Illinois Tech, UCLA, Boston, Penn State, Bucknell, Univ. of Maryland, College park. dnt kno if i need to shorten it. (14 schools). </p>

<p>I think you should keep your options as open as possible to avoid dissapointments Lavender. Although writing a lot of applications can be tiring though. lol. </p>

<p>Anyways, when u doing your SAT 2? Are you kinda nervous in this application stuff. Because I am...... especially on the essay part. Do you know any book/site/etc that could help in writing essays?</p>

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<p>SAT I (by section): 770 CR, 800 M, 780 W (12 essay)</p>

<p>SAT IIs: 800 Bio-M, 770 Math IC, 800 Latin </p>

<p>APs: English language (3-4?), Latin Catullus (4-5), Environmental (4-5), US History (5), Latin Vergil, Calc BC, Physics C, English lit, Psych. </p>

<p>GPA, Weighted and Unweighted: UW: ~97.7, W ~99.7
(our school adds 5 points on the grade averaged into the GPA for honors/AP classes, of which i've taken 9 in 3 years)</p>

<p>Rank: 2-10/325 (unranked past 2) </p>

<p>Senior Yr Courseload: French 2, AP: Latin, Physics, Calc, English lit, Psych,
Spanish 4 (without test)</p>

<p>Number of Apps from Your School: 5-10?</p>

<p>ECs listed on app:
Theater: 3 various shows
Math team: high scorer, 4 years
Science Olympiad: 12 time medalist (1 state medal)
Student govt. - 4 years, BOE liason and PR officer
Class officers - 2 years, Treasurer/nothing
Gay Straight Alliance - 4 years, President 1 year
NHS - 2 years
Job - 1 year at local arts center running classes for autistic people
Lots of various tutoring
4 weeks (2 summers) of volunteer work at NYSDEC environmental camp
2 years Columbia Science Honors Program
2 weeks Northwoods environmental restoration project
1 summer stream monitoring w. Westchester CVMP
2 weeks GYLC conference</p>

<p>Awards: Something like 25 awards from school, Yale book award, 3 National latin exam gold medals, one silver, Medusa Mythology exam Corona Olivae, invitation to AIME exam junior year, local Audubon Society scholarship. </p>

<p>Teacher Recs: 1 superamazingcouldntbebetter... 1 good</p>

<p>Counselor Rec: should be good</p>

<p>Essays: I suppose they'll be fine, i'm a decent writer, but probably not amazing. </p>

<p>State or Country: NY, USA</p>

<p>School Type: Public school</p>

<p>Ethnicity: White</p>

<p>Income Bracket: Upper Middle Class</p>

<p>Gender: Male</p>

<p>Hooks: Umm... I took a science class with the county's Alumni Association president, but i don't know if i'll ever meet the guy. Also, i got the Yale book award my junior year, and wrote a pretty nice thank you letter to the same Alumni Association president. </p>

<p>Strengths/Weaknesses: Two other really amazing people will apply from my school and will definitely get in before i do. Yale isn't that likely to accept 3 people from a class of 325 (although this year they took two, but one was a legacy a billion times over and the other was basically perfect in every way. In fact, a third, very very qualified person, the salutatorian, probably didn't get in for that reason.)</p>

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<p>Haha, you used the decision thread format! Wait, I think that's my revised version! Hehe.</p>

<p>I am SO applying for 2011.</p>

<p>SAT: 2240 (800 M, 720 CR, 720 W)
ACT: 35 (36 English, 36 Science, 34 Math, 33 Reading)
GPA: 3.95 UW, 4.70 W
SAT II: 2380 (800 Bio, 800 Math2, 780 Chem)</p>

<p>Applying to: YALE!! (SCEA), Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, MIT, Northwestern, Penn, Princeton, Rutgers, Stanford, Tufts.</p>

<p>I'm applying to a bunch of competitive schools because Rutgers is my perfect safety: practically guaranteed admission because, well, it's Rutgers; almost no tuition (in state, sister currently attending, hopefully merit scholarships); close to home; close to my sister; in an urban environment; and a strong program in what I might major in. Why would I apply to other safeties that will cost more and won't be as good in my field?</p>

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<p>I'm applying for 2011 also. My stats are on some other thread somewhere...don't feel like reposting them all...maybe later.</p>

<p>Applying to: Yale (SCEA), Brown, Sarah Lawrence, Northwestern, Emerson, maybe UChicago and a few others.</p>

<p>WOO FOR US!</p>

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<p>wow! your stats are amazing mann! now i really like not applying anymore. lol. "theoneo" i think you should apply to atleast 1 or 2 extra safety schools. Im sure you could find other schools that are just the right fit for you. my opinion though.</p>

<p>Any other applicants!!!????</p>

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<p>Okocha, Yakubu, Yobo, Martins, Kanu, etc.</p>

<p>Nigeria's contribution to football is fantastic.</p>

<p>I'm ****ed about Obi Mikel though... he went to Chelsea.</p>

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<p>I'm applying too.</p>

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<p>Agrh, I'm well and truly dazzled yet intimidated by you guys' stats. </p>

<p>Still, I have a small question: It's axiomatic that Yale requires three SAT IIs. If I take Math I, II and another subject in humanity, is that ok ? Because I read somewhere that Math Ic and IIc are just considered as one subject, meaning I won't fulfill Yale's testing requirements. That will be crushingly bad :(
Thanks a bunch for your inputs :)</p>

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<p>Ask a Yale admissions officer. I'd advise three different subjects though</p>

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<p>SAT I (by section): 800 CR, 790 M, 800 W (11 essay)</p>

<p>SAT IIs: 790 Language w/listening, 800 US Hist, 800 Lit</p>

<p>APs: English lang(5), Calc AB(5), Bio (5), Foreign Lang(5), Foreign Lang Literature (5), US Hist (5)</p>

<p>GPA, Weighted and Unweighted: UW: 3.8</p>

<p>Rank: school doesn't do</p>

<p>Senior Yr Courseload: 6 APs (2 Math, Enviro, English Lit, Euro, Econ)</p>

<p>Number of Apps from Your School: max 5</p>

<p>ECs listed on app:
-President of Foreign Lang Honor society (organized a big multicultural event with booths +show for 100 people)
-interned at a company during the summer (40hrs/wk, 10 bux an hour)
-President of debate and academic teams (national recognitions)
-Dancer(hip hop/jazz throughout high school; gave a big solo performance last summer that was a major accomplishment for me.)
-Orchestra:Instrument(been learning for 1.5 years, just for fun)
-youth group - leader (i organized regular movie nights and a fundraiser that raised $500. i also volunteered to teach SAT classes this summer at my place of worship)
-tutoring - leader of ESL tutoring program for local elementary school kids. also tutor high schoolers/middle schoolers at my school. </p>

<p>Awards: top student in US History this year; getting rec from SET showing i got 700+ on SAT-V when I was 12 (it's a free service, nothing amazing but why not?)</p>

<p>Teacher Recs: 1 excellent... 1 good</p>

<p>Counselor Rec: should be good</p>

<p>Essays: I'll be cocky and say they're really good</p>

<p>State or Country: NC, USA</p>

<p>School Type: Private</p>

<p>Ethnicity: not provided</p>

<p>Income Bracket: Upper Middle Class</p>

<p>Gender: Fem</p>

<p>Strengths/Weaknesses: 3.8 unweighted GPA is weakness, toughest courseload in my grade is strength. Also my dance performance is a strength.</p>

<p>I'm just a fun person!</p>

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<p>SAT I (by section): retaking high 600s to low 700s on each</p>

<p>ACT: (we midwesterners love it) 32, specifically 31s on science and reading, 33s on math and english - i really wish we could combine scores from different dates like the SAT bc then mine would rule :)</p>

<p>APs: Euro hist (4), Calc BC, Physics C, US Hist</p>

<p>GPA, Weighted and Unweighted: W 3.99, UW 3.8</p>

<p>Senior Yr Courseload: AP Micro/Macro Econ, AP English, Calculus 3 at local college, AP Psychology, Chamber Choir (top auditioned choir in school) Latin V, AP Chem, also taking Classical Mythology through UW-Madison</p>

<p>Number of Apps from Your School: per year about 5</p>

<p>ECs listed on app:
-Editor-in-chief school newspaper
-Student Council Exec Board
-National Honor Society Exec Board
-Wisconsin Junior Classical League state Secretary (i love latin!)
-Latin Club (last year secretary, next year pres?)
-yearbook editor
-varsity letter for every season of sport competed in, many all-conference awards
track 9-12
cc 10-12
-various theatre shows since frosh year
-piano lessons since kindergarten
-Explorer law and government programs
-Teen Health Crew: organization through the Children's Health Education Center which teaches elementary to middle schoolers about health related issues including everything from healthy eating habits to relationships to bullying. recently i was asked to be a host on a tv show that will do the same thing and showcase a few THC members
-work at Barta Appraisal, Inc, a small realestate appraisal company $11/hr
-Safety Town teen: (grades 6-12) teach kids going into kindergarten road safety. 5 days/week, 2weeks/summer
-internship with one of my state senators: my largest contribution thus far was to dream up WI Senate Bill 229, which would give athletes at any level and sport so long as it is sanctioned by the Wisconsin Athletic Association (WIAA) the option to take an academic course instead of PE. Its not that i dont like gym, its just id rather take another art class instead and ive even taken gym before school so i can take more art classes. the gym nazis must all just be after me. Alas. Anyway, currently the bill is in the education committee awaiting its next hearing (i testified at the last one, a very entertaining story im sure youd all just love to hear) if youd like to learn more about it go to the WI legislative site and search for SB 229. also, if you would like to offer support, always useful and especially significant when coming from students, feel free to let me know and ill give you my email address.</p>

<p>Awards: Whos Who Among American High School Students - Regular and Athletic ones, National Society of High School Scholars, Honor Roll, Wisconsin Leader of Tomorrow</p>

<p>Teacher Recs: 1 excellent, 1 very good</p>

<p>Counselor Rec: should be good</p>

<p>Essays: writing is my strong suit - should be very good</p>

<p>State or Country: WI (formerly known as home to the cheeseheads - dang you californians!)</p>

<p>School Type: public</p>

<p>Ethnicity: white, actually im 1/8 hispanic but i dont know if that counts</p>

<p>Income Bracket: Upper Middle Class</p>

<p>Gender: Fem</p>

<p>Strengths/Weaknesses: GPA is weakness, extracurriculars are my strength, toughest courseload in school</p>

<p>legacy: dad, also i have 2 uncles who graduated from yale and a cousin who will be a sophomore next year</p>

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<p>ManUTD..... although this is not a futball thread, i also think the same way. Nigerian footballers ARE good. </p>

<p>Anyways, you all have seriously great STATS. hope we all get in. also are we all applying ED or RD??? Important and how does that affevt your admission....??? Does it also affect the financial aid thing?</p>

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<p>Applying early should help your chances a little but not tremendously because it's early action and not early decision, and since it's early action you can always compare financial aid pacakges if you get in.... But yah, I'm applying EA! How exciting!</p>

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<p>Academic
4.5 GPA (4.0 UW)
Rank 1 or 2/250
SAT Critical Reading 700
Math 770
Writing 790
SAT Subject Tests Math IIc 800
Chemistry 800
US History 800
ACT Composite 34
National Merit Commended (at least)
Perfect Score National Latin Exam (only 227 out of 34,233 awarded)
3 Consecutive Gold Medals/ Summa Cum Laude on National Latin Exam (Highest level)</p>

<p>Top score in school on the Patterson Chemistry Test
Nominated for National Conference of Teachers of English Achievement competition (results pending)
Scholar Athlete Volleyball (Varsity letter with high GPA) 2 years</p>

<p>AP classes: U.S. History (5)
Chemistry (5)
Calculus AB (5)</p>

<p>Senior APs
Calculus BC
English Lit and Comp
Government and Politics
Biology
Physics (optional)
Latin (optional)</p>

<p>ECs
2 years intramural basketball
2 years golf team
4 years volleyball, including three years varsity
National Honor Society President (member for 2 years)</p>

<p>3 years Mock Trial
Two-time Mock Trial District Champion
Best Attorney at District Competition
Two-time State Mock Trial Qualifier</p>

<p>3 years Quiz Bowl
Division champion
Will be captain senior year
4th in regionals
2 year member of the Liturgical Choir</p>

<p>48 Superior rating at State Science Fair
Present science paper to the Ohio Academy of Science annual meeting
Nominated to present science paper to the American Junior Academy of Science in February 2007
Honorary member of the Ohio Academy of Science for research paper
JETS member 3 years (Junior Engineering Technological Society)</p>

<p>Service
Over 130 hours
20 hours, non-included above, at Right to Life org.
3 years Community Service Homeroom Representative</p>

<p>Employment
Setter’s volleyball club referee for 2 summers
Caddie at Dayton Country Club for 2 summers</p>

<p>Looking at HYP, MIT, Penn, Brown, Cornell, WUSTL, Northwestern, ND
Will my 700 verbal kill me at the competitive schools, or will the ACT be fine? Should I retake? Realistic at most of these schools? Any others I should consider?
Go bulldogs 2011.</p>

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<p>ivynut you have a REALLY good chance of getting in - i wish you the best of luck. i dont think the 700 will kill you bc all of your other scores are really high so its up to you whether you want to use the act or sat</p>

<p>by the way, im applying EA. i hope we all get in too.... good luck!!! :)</p>

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<p>you think I have a shot? I was under the impression that my chances were pretty slim. I am from Ohio.</p>

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<p>Your EC is badass, ivynut.</p>

<p>A bit more community service wouldn't hurt.</p>

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<p>I think you have an extremely high chance of getting in. I think your stats are excellent and I can see by your extra activities that you are extremely interested in science. I feel like you have a good chance of getting in.</p>