<p>So anyone started writing their essays?</p>
<p>Hey everyone! I'm also a Dartmouth 2012 hopeful. Uh, I have sort of generally kind of maybe started writing some essays, but I've started about eight and I'm not sure which one(s) I am actually going to use to apply. </p>
<p>When I got the big envelope in the mail with the application inside, I kind of freaked out because it was all THERE. It was all REAL. I'm kind of nervous now.</p>
<p>Yeah... im about to start writing my essay. It's amazing how difficult a 500 word essay is to write, considering I probably have twice as much writing to do a night in Ap English alone! I guess it is because I feel like scrutinizing every single word. I warn all of you who are like me, that It is important not to scrutinize too much. My teachers told me when too many peopple edit your essays, the original voice becomes blurred. Also, for many schools, by the time they read your essay, they already know you're smart (otherwise they wouldn't have gotten this far). So, you should focus on projecting your ideas and personality, instead of making yourself look good.</p>
<p>I have started writing my essays. BUt the problem is that everytime i start writing one I get a new idea! I hope I settle on one soon... =)</p>
<p>Done writing the essays? :p</p>
<p>Just 4-5 guys on the board for Class of 2012. Probably more.</p>
<p>tux chose Brown over Green! I suppose he underestimates the power of green! :D</p>
<p>Actually, I am almost done writing my main one for the common app.</p>
<p>yeah. haven't really started my essays. but im going ED at Dartmouth! woo. wait, theres no essay supplement, right?</p>
<p>Nope, there is just a peer recommendation form.</p>
<p>stats. woot!</p>
<p>White Male
California
SAT: 720CR 760M 790 W
SAT2: 800 Math2 760 US History 720 Chem
GPA: Weighted (9-12): 4.3 Weighted (10-12): 4.54
Valedictorian, but School Does Not Rank (don't ask its complicated)</p>
<p>Courseload:
Fresh:
Jazz Band
Honors Geometry
Honors English
Honors Biology (4 on exam, not exactly an AP class)
Spanish 1
Football</p>
<p>Soph:
Honors Algebra II
Honors English
Marching band/concert band
Physiology
Spanish 2
AP Euro (5 on exam)</p>
<p>Junior:
AP Chemistry Lab/Lect (5 on exam)
Honors Math Analysis
AP Statistics (5 on exam)
AP US History(4 on exam)
Honors English
Spanish 3
Math Tutor</p>
<p>Senior:
AP Spanish 5
AP English
AP Physics
AP Calculus BC
AP Government/Econ
Math Tudor</p>
<p>E.C.'s
lots of Boy Scout involvement (volunteered at summer camp for two summers), Eagle Scout, Cosmos at UCSD, Club presidents and lots of community service, vice president of math tutor center, science bowl, peer counseling, tutor, job for a year and now a different one, trombone player, Swimming through community center, various others that i dont really remember...</p>
<p>i know, im kinda just average... haha</p>
<p>Well I dont know but with that SAT score score you should be fine! And I have heard the being an Eagle scout is really prestigious.</p>
<p>Here are my stats!</p>
<p>Class IX Scores(Grade 9):</p>
<ol>
<li>English : 92%(A)</li>
<li>Hindi(Native Lang) : 88.5%(A)</li>
<li>Mathematics : 88.1%(A)</li>
<li>Science (Phy, Chem, Bio combined) : 95%(A)</li>
<li>Social Studies(includes Geography, History, Civics) : 83.3%(A)</li>
<li>Physical Education : A</li>
<li>Computer Science : A</li>
</ol>
<p>Rank : 1st</p>
<p>Class X(Grade 10):</p>
<p>1.English : 90% (A)
2. Mathematics : 87 (A)
3. Science
- Practicals - 25/25
- Theory - 72/75
Total% -> 97%(A)
4. Social Science
- Project Work - 20/20
- Theory - 73/80
Total% -> 93% (A)</p>
<ol>
<li>Work Experience : A</li>
<li>Physical Education : A</li>
</ol>
<p>Well in Class XI I have an avg of 80%</p>
<p>I will be appearing for my SATs in October. Been scoring around 2200 on the practice tests.</p>
<p>Major Awards :
**
-Special Appreciation by NASA during the NASA Student Involvement Program.</p>
<p>-Special Appreciation by Leprosy Mission.</p>
<p>-Special Appreciation by LIFE { Lower Income Family Emancipation }</p>
<p>-Founder of a Evolution Science Magazine{Ezine} Worlds first Ezine catering the interest of high school students.</p>
<p>-Honored by Indian Govt. for an All India AIDS Awareness Motorcycle Rally</p>
<p>-Co-Author Comic Strips <a href="http://lolzord.cfsquad.org%5B/url%5D">http://lolzord.cfsquad.org</a></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Sargent in the National Cadet Corps - Army Division. Awarded 'A' Certificate.</p></li>
<li><p>Represented India at LISTEN: The Worlds First Conference on Child's Concerns.
**
Academics :</p></li>
</ul>
<p>1. Gold Medal in National Informatics Olympiad {Conducted by a private foundation}.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>3rd Rank in National Cyber Olympiad.</p></li>
<li><p>Secured 2nd Rank in 7th International Science Talent Examination conduceted by Bangalore Science Forum.</p></li>
<li><p>7th Rank in 'Assesment of Scholastic Skills through Education Testing.</p></li>
<li><p>Represented region with my science project{ An Operation System for education} at Indian Institute of Techonology. Secured 1st Rank.</p></li>
<li><p>Finalist National Environmental Quiz conducted by Environment Education Council for Children Delhi Public School Society.</p></li>
<li><p>Won state level debate conducted by Hindi Samaj.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Leadership :</p>
<p>**1. School Captain. {Indian Equivalent of Student Body President} - 2 Years </p>
<ol>
<li><p>School Prefect - Before I was promoted to School Captain. - 1 Year</p></li>
<li><p>School Basketball and Volleyball Team Captain. [2 Years]**</p></li>
<li><p>Head of student body at my previous school too {2 years ago, so not important I guess}</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Sports:</p>
<ol>
<li>Represented region at state level for Volleyball and Ball Badminton {What is ball badminton? never mind}[1 Year]</li>
</ol>
<p>Others:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>I have my own Linux Distribution used by a few schools in my city {Its geared towards education}</p></li>
<li><p>Founder of Linux User Group in my City.[ Completed 1.5 yrs]</p></li>
<li><p>Founder of inter school gaming club in the city.</p></li>
<li><p>Member Ubuntu Linux India Team.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Community Service - 160+ Hrs at the local Military Hospital</p>
<p>you always gotta go and show me up like that? hahaha. nice.</p>
<p>When did I do that last time? lol :p</p>
<p>Hey I'm also applying ED to Dartmouth!
Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>Welcome Aboard cw13!!!</p>
<p>Good Luck to you too! :)</p>
<p>Another applicant... here. xD;</p>
<p>The clincher, for me, is the fact that Dartmouth's focus is on undergrad studies. However, it is situated waaay too far away from California, where I currently reside. D: I'd like to see my parents during the school year without breaking the bank, kthxbye.</p>
<p>Anyways, let's hope we all get our apps, recs, and essays in on time. <3 Good luck to everyone else who's applying.</p>
<p>I, just like some other people on this thread, am also deciding where to apply early (Dartmouth or Columbia). Ahhhh so stressful!!!</p>
<p>For me, it's between Dartmouth and Cornell ED. I loved Cornell, and I am visiting Dartmouth this Thursday.</p>
<p>Well its 100% ED to Dartmouth for me! :p</p>
<p>Dartmouth or Columbia? Dartmouth such an easy choice!! Lol, I'll write more later.</p>