<p>I go to a math and science focused high school, but I’m not a math and science person… and my school ranks by quintiles. I’m in the 2nd quintile (unofficially, I’m 22/100). Does that ensure my rejection? Should I even request recommendations from my teachers?</p>
<p>@shostakovich92, the program values character and motivation more than grades and numbers. I know that many 2400 scorers were rejected.
yes, request recommendations, because they are probably the most important part of your application.
@MissxSilverwing as long as there is a professor in your area of interest, I know that Dr. San Fran will do his best to pair you up with that person. Write about whatever your true interest is.</p>
<p>Do you think I stand a chance with a 2210 SAT?</p>
<p>The only time one never stands a chance is if one never applies at all.</p>
<p>I’ve only taken the PSAT so far and expect to take the SAT in March. I asked and they said to send in my SAT scores after I take it on March 12. Regarding this, should I ask for a paper copy with my test? Should I order a free score report to Clarks while I am taking the test? </p>
<p>When do they announce acceptances?</p>
<p>Mid-April, it seems.</p>
<p>i really really want to get into this program… it sounds like an epic experience!</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m so excited for this program. Now, just gotta write my app…haha.</p>
<p>I know people keep saying that I should apply anyways despite the selectiveness of Clark. But isn’t anyone having the same doubts before he/she even applies like I am? Clark website said that the average SAT score for Clark Scholars was over 2320 and for PSAT it was 220. I only got a 2190 (which I am pretty happy with) and a 209 on the PSAT. I also have not won any special awards in math or science. Should I even apply?</p>
<p>Yes, because if you bothered to read this complete thread you would know that AVERAGES don’t mean anything–there’s always going to be some people higher and lower.</p>
<p>Doubts? That’s normal, of course. But you have to take risks in life–and it’s not like filling out an application and getting a few recs is going to take a year to finish. Worst case scenario, you get rejected. There’s no application fee AFAIK so it’s not like you’re spending money on it, either.</p>
<p>Do you send the evaluations with your application or do your teachers send them?</p>
<p>I doubt it matters, although I prefer sending it all in at once.</p>
<p>and for the remarks? how long should it be? should i tell my teachers to fill out like a whole letter as well or just like a short paragraph?</p>
<p>Sending in one package will make it easier to process.
As I stated earlier, recs are important. Longer is actually better.</p>
<p>Are any of you getting evaluations from current research mentors? I asked and they said it’s fine, but wanted to know if your mentors will be filling out the ranking form…since mine has only worked with one other student apart from myself.</p>
<p>You mean the mentor says it’s OK or Clark said it’s OK? I don’t know if a mentor qualifies to fill out the evaluation, but if so, that sounds good to me.</p>
<p>^A mentor evaluation is definitely recommended, but not required.</p>
<p>Clarks said it’s okay, but my mentor was iffy about filling out the form (my mentor is fine with writing me a letter of rec) because I am one of the very few high school students she’s had and feels that perhaps comparing me to the others wouldn’t be the most objective viewpoint. Clarks still said she should fill it out; I’m wondering what your opinions are.</p>
<p>Go for it. You’ll have two other recs as well; this can’t be that bad of a thing.</p>
<p>Is unofficial transcript ok?</p>