<p>exactly. Was I too harsh on the little fella, Celebrian?</p>
<p>you were a bit harsh, but everything you said was true. Let's tone it down a little if the situation arises again. It's just sometimes we get "caught in the moment". :)</p>
<p>yeah, you're right.</p>
<p>Grade: SENIOR
Biggest reach school: ..UPENN
Major: PRE-LAW
Stats: GPA (3.7, SAT: 1330, SAT II: 700, 670, 660)</p>
<p>Grade: Senior
Biggest reach: Duke
Stats: 31 ACT, 620v 710m, 700writing, 690chem, 660span
GPA: 3.77uw 4.027w (6APs)</p>
<p>RBase07- In response to your words, I'm a very frank, outspoken, and blunt person and I didn't find your words to be insulting at all because practically everything you said was wrong. In fact, I appreciate the honesty and your one dimensional point of view. Although you may not see it through my threads, I am a very mature individual regardless of my age, my grade or the language I use, and I accept and love peoples opinions which may be different than my own. Second, no I am not typing away at the comfort of my mommy and daddy's house. My father is a dead-beat coward who has never been a part of my life and left my mother while she was 6 months pregnant, I'm typing on my public library's computer because my family is too poor to afford a computer and my single-mother is not a homeowner; we live in a two bedroom apartment in the ghetto. In fact,we were homeless and living in a shelter last year if you care to know. Next, I'm not a conceited person;I just work hard and prepare for everything and I'm very competitive. The reason I said what I said was because I live to proove that one doesn't have to be rich to be successful and I hope to someday be more successful than my future fellow wealthy classmates. Next, where is your character to talk so hatefully about whether or not a person is in a relationship or about ther virginity? Having a boyfriend or girlfriend or engaging in pre-marital sex does not define how nice a person is, their personality, or their character. That statement was just completley wack and disrespectful. And In response to that statement, I actually hope to remain a virgin even after I graduate from college, simply to abide and respect my Catholic faith. I don't aspire to become used goods before marriage. And, yes I do have friends from a variety of backrounds. Next, I AM learning from CC and I'm enjoying hearing things from people who are more advanced than I am. Next, the reasons why I've chosen the schools that I listed,are not because of their shangri-la name or prestige but because they are at the heart of what I love to do and they reflect who I am. I love exter because they have the most diverse student body than any other boarding school I saw and being aroung a broad spectrum of people is important to me. Exeter had the best courses suited for my interests and I know people who went their who have inspired me deeply. Exeter's name had no bearing on why I love the school but simply the fact that when I arrived on the campus, I felt like it was the best fit for me. Next UPenn, Harvard and Yale are my interests because they all have strong researching and pre-med programs and because I want to be a doctor, that is ideal for me. There are WAY more reasons why I love these schools and they are not because of their name. Choosing a school simply because of their prestige is beneath me and way too shallow for my character. The only reason why I learn about college early is because I want to have an IDEA of what I want to do with my life so I have something to dream of, work for, strive for. Plenty of kids plan for their future in advance because they have dreams and expectations for their life. If you have ever struggled in your life or not been handed things easily, you would be able to understand that and my ambition. How do you know what I know??? You don't even know me. You have no idea who I am and you want to judge me through threads.
I am a smart person. Unfortunately, you just can not see it. I am going somewhere with my life and I'm going to be someone. </p>
<p>And in response to what you said about my not knowing if I got in to Exeter, I DID GET IN! I got my letter today and I am on my way in September. I didn't have legacy or money,but I had my own personal merit and that is why I was good enough for a school as a great as Exeter. You can think I'm stupid, I'm naive, whatever. All I know is, I'm on my way to success. </p>
<p>I have no more to say to you, I really don't care what you have to say if you want to reply and if I insulted you or anybody else with my words,I apoligize becasue I don't have malicious intentions with anybody.</p>
<p>^^Wow,what an essay.</p>
<p>Grade: Sophomore
Reach: Columbia, Stanford, NYU
Major: Film/Film Studies/Business
Stats: 193 PSAT, 4 AP Classes
GPA: 3.83 UW, 4.14 W</p>
<p>geez...people sure do get wound up really easily. If you don't care what rbase07 has to say, why did you write him an essay?</p>
<p>because he knows what I said was true and it's the only way he feels he can pick his self-esteem on the floor. The fact that you wrote this essay AFTER I said I was too harsh is flat out disrespectful. You called me an asswipe for no reason, remember?</p>
<p>wasnt this supposed to bring us together and not make us fight like this. hopefully my good news will help us all feel better: I got accepted into Cornell and just received likelys from dartmouth, duke, and northwestern!!!!! Good luck to everyone else and lets support each other. And also this is not the place for an 8th grader. seriously go have fun while you still can. My god if i can go back to the days when i used to hang out with my friends without the stress of college i would go back as quickly as i can. It is way too early to be thinking about it. All the kids who are getting in are not the ones who sacrificed their adolescence but they are the ones who worked to the best of their abilities and than later they enjoyed the fruits of their labor. Honestly go ask how many brown acceptees thought about college in 8th grade and you will be very dissappointed. kids like you are the ones who will be the most depressed after they find out they gave up their life to go to a school that they really didnt have to do that for. GO out and have fun, college will come much later!!!!!</p>
<p>LMAO...us black folks always manage to start `ish. Really ; the drama isn't necessary guys.</p>
<p>Runawaywithme,
I wish you well, and applaud you for thinking so far ahead.
Check out CC's Parent's Forum. There are some very nice, informed thoughtful parents, including black ones, who go out of their way to be supportive, including to the younger students on CC.</p>
<p>Thank you very much Northstarmom. I appreciate very much people who have respect for other people. I think it's great to have a delicate balance between work and play and that is what I am all about. I dedicate myself to ballet and theatre and enjoy the company of my friends while also concentrating on my education and planning for my future. I look forward to Exeter and I'm enjoying the fruits of my labor very, very much. Like jf215 said why the need for the drama??? If people hadn't told me to get off CC and ragged on me for being an 8th grader looking forward to a bright future, everything would have been just fine. I guess it shows the lack of maturity of some of the people on CC. Maybe when they finally realize that that the world is a socitey that requires much focus and planning to succeed they will truly have more respect for people like myself.</p>
<p>runawaywithme,
Congrats on getting into Exeter. I went to Harvard with several black students who had gone there and to similar colleges.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you there.</p>
<p>Thanks. I'm thrilled about going to Exeter and it is truly the greatest opportunity to ever come my way. I'm embracing it as a chance of a lifetime and I cannot wait until September!</p>
<p>jeezaloo.
So much anger.
But what do expect. We're high schoolers. We dont even like freshmen. 8th grader never had a chance.</p>
<p>To Northstarmom: I have read many of your posts and you seem to be a very well informed person. I see you offering lots of advice to everyone on the site including fellow african americans/ black students. When it gets closer for me to start worrying about colleges, I hope that you will offer me advice in the future.</p>
<p>To runawaywithme: I applaud you for starting the college search early. Also, congrats, on making it to Exeter. I am so excited for you! It is a wonderful opportunity and it's good that you are embracing it. It's always nice to see an African American/Black student break the stereotype that is held against us. I also do theatre and ballet. But, I'm more of a modern dance type of person.</p>
<p>A few months ago, many CCers told me to get off the site and that I should have fun because they thought I was too young. I agree with you, what is wrong with being well informed on the admissions process to the point that you won't be stressing out like your peers when the time comes? At the same time you must also try to realize that Rbase07 and Celebrian25 were just trying to help you in their own way. They reacted the way they did, because you showed immense disrespect. The way you acted was out of line, you shouldn't have called them ass wipes. In cursing at them and ranting at them, you showed extreme immaturity,rather than being mature and responding to it in a less explicit way. </p>
<p>There will always be atleast one person, at any place, who will question or question to themselves your right to be somewhere whether it be your race, your stats, your age, or etc. You can't afford to blow up like that, you need to learn how to deal with it in an equally effective way that does not involve cursing or insulting them. I hope that you can learn from this CC experience and apply it to the future. Best of luck to you. Now let's move on and not have all the drama.</p>
<p>To everyone: Congrats on all your acceptances! Whether you already know where you are going or not. I know you all will make the right choice for you.</p>
<p>I am not black person. But I see you as a person who has drive to be successful. I read your life story, Keep in touch, if you have this much drive, money will not be an issue for you. (read your private message). If you need have any question, I will be able to help you. Good luck to you in exeter :)</p>
<p>Thanks so much thesiren72102 and parentny. You guys are really special to me on CC and I appreciate you presence and support VERY much. I appreciate the private messages from you both and I'm glad the we have gained a greater respect for eachother. Thank you again and I hope we all can continue to stay in touch both on and off CC.</p>