<p>I posted this under the decision thread but thought it would be better to not hijack it.</p>
<p>deferred.</p>
<p>I was expecting rejection, wishing acceptance and dreading deferral.
Now I don't know what to do... Wustl is still my first choice.</p>
<p>Stats:
sat:1440
sat2: 780IIC, 660writing, 790(chinese - native speaker), 680 history
gpa: 3.4~3.5 uw, 3.8weighted competitive public high school (asian dominated)
i guess transcript was my weakness and that didn't bode well with the school.
got a few Cs</p>
<p>normal ec: 4 year volleyball(JV, V), violin since grade school</p>
<p>I'm assuming good rec, though my counselor didn't think i would stand a chance.</p>
<p>I dunno.. I'm lost right now. rejection would've been simple.
any suggestion?</p>
<p>like i said, I still would love to attend wustl but judging from people intending on applying at my school, I don't stand a chance at RD.</p>
<p>Argh!</p>
<p>btw.. congrats to everyone...</p>
<p>I have a few ?s that maybe someone might be able to answer.
Does wash u deferred or reject most ED-ers not accepted?
What else can I do? Re-take and try to improve on my writing score?
Send additional rec., essay? (I'm not that good at writing)
Visit?(unlikely)</p>
<p>my essay was sort of weird(probably not very good), I guess I can replace that.</p>
<p>I don't have any special talent that I can showcase to them.(only mediocre at violin and sports)</p>
<p>Best thing you can do is get the best grades you can get. Like go all out and 100% every class to pull up gpa. Then send midyear report, which you have to do anyway</p>
<p>concur -- the C's likely had a big impact. Adcoms see low grades and high test scores and think 'classroom slacker', unless something unusual happened in the family, i.e, death in immediate family, had to work to eat -- anything a GC can write on your behalf.</p>
<p>Send letter re-expressing your interest and the fact that WU remains yours number one choice, and you will matriculate if accepted. You'll need all super strong grades this term, and the hardest schedule possible (honors or AP's) at your school. Try another rec if a new teacher thinks you can walk across the Miss River. Also, if you think you can pull up the Writing score, bust butt over the holidays to raise it to since adcoms like a strong score on this test. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>will anyone help revise my essay?</p>
<p>I'll be more than willing to help
<a href="mailto:daveshapiro@gmail.com">daveshapiro@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>i guess i'll just post it</p>
<p>The is the common app one
i'm a bad writer so fire away ;)</p>
<pre><code>A splendid, cloudless September day urged me to savor the last few days of summer outdoors. Instead, I was to baby-sit my vexatious cousin. I began channel surfing TV programs after getting my cousin to sleep. Some music grabbed my attention as I flipped through the channels; it was the Circus Parade theme song from the brilliant cartoon, Tom and Jerry. I stayed tuned to Cartoon Networks broadcast of classic episodes anticipating eagerly to revive my childhood memories. As Thomas the cat pursues his archrival, Jerry, I fell asleep. I began to see many resemblances and similarities between Thomas the cat and me.
</code></pre>
<p>We share many characteristics and personalities. Tom certainly is not the best looking one, and can even be considered ugly. Though not as exaggerated, I have similar big ears and yellowish eyes. Constantly hindered by his poor physical attributes, Tom is ever the conspicuous gentle-cat in flirtations with his female counterparts. He makes the most of his charm. Likewise, I would never be considered the handsomest or the friendliest, but I find my way around supportive and compassionate friends. Never a truly talented athlete, I have become a more-than-satisfactory baseball player starring in the little league all star team. Although Im shorter than most players on a volleyball court, I manage to play bigger than what my physical statue allows. I become a contributing member for my team through steady improvement gained by staying after practices each time. It was due to sheer will and determination that I was able to compete at the end of my junior season even though I suffered a severe ankle injury. Tom displays the determination required to capture Jerry. Usually the loser in each epic battle, Tom continues his never-ending pursuit to catch Jerry time after time, defeat after defeat and injury after injury. Like Tom in the cartoon, determination and hard work helped me overcome adversities and succeed as a good friend and as an athlete.
Tom sets the example for persistency. He endured countless physical punishments, from being booted out of the house to being tortured by Spike, and maintained his pursuit. I am similar to Tom in this aspect; I will seize a beneficial opportunity and never let go. The school districts outstanding music program provided me with something I can hold on for my whole life. The countless hours spent over surmounting difficult technicalities taught me the persistency I needed to be successful. As a fourth grader, I was encouraged to begin playing the violin and was provided with weekly instructions. I seized this special opportunity and became a decent violinist. In every episode of Tom & Jerry, Tom would jump on every chance he has to regain self esteem in attempting to catch the ultimate prize. Through his persistent nature and countless failures, he learned to enjoy his few and far apart victories when he does catch Jerry. I remain importunate and dedicated in playing the violin despite innumerable hours of tedious practice. I value my musicianship that gave me a tool to express myself through music and the persistency to continue at the worst of times. As mirrored in the cartoon, rewards are often worth the wait even if they are few and far in between.
As I gathered my thoughts on this crazy dream, I found it so true in reflecting myself with Tom. He is a complete mirror image of me in a fantasy world. My determination and persistency are surely characteristics that will benefit me and everyone around me. I find that having characteristics like Toms will serve me well as I continue my journey in life.</p>
<p>i thought it was great, except a friend once told me to never speak bad about yourself or anyone in college app unless you really, really and really have to</p>
<p>to anyone that was deferred... what exactly do you do now? is there anything, really, that you can do to improve your chances during the regular decision round? i dont know, I called, and they pretty much just said to send in your midyear grades.. theres gotta be something more we can do?</p>
<p>you need extra currics!</p>