<p>Look at post number 23. Privacy reasons, obviously.</p>
<p>She gave me a link to your name and stuff.</p>
<p>Obviously. How about we just leave it be.</p>
<p>All I ask is you keep information private? I don’t care who’s it is.</p>
<p>If you didn’t get permission, don’t do it. </p>
<p>OhioMom2, what is your intention when you give out someone’s information and dare them to post it? I clearly mentioned that I did not want to divulge any information. </p>
<p>To make people feel bad?</p>
<p>In the end, it doesn’t matter if that above dancing stuff is mine or not, yes, I was in the arts, but that thing you posted is not unique to me only. I’m sure there are tons of dancers out there who performed.</p>
<p>Lastly:</p>
<p>StanfordCS said: “If it’s something stupid like this then don’t bother”</p>
<p>AKShockwave said: “as long as it’s not something dumb like being a dancer and travelling around the world…anyone can do that and it does not impress admission’s officers”</p>
<p>You know, this just really proves how ignorant people can be.</p>
<p>I want to let anyone who reads this forum and this topic to take note of these two people and their words. Clearly, they have no respect for others.</p>
<p>bumbulbi, don’t take those two posters too seriously. I think you truly have a one-of-a-kind EC, and I can tell it’s impossible to devote your time to other ECs with intensive touring.</p>
<p>Someone like the OP could get into a school like Stanford, if their uniqueness filled a identified need for a sports team or performing arts group, etc. </p>
<p>At times, marginal academic applicants (for highly selective schools) do get into the Stanfords of the world. Though they have a sponsor in a coach, music department or something similar. </p>
<p>Without that sponsorship, applying would seem to me at least, to be more than a long shot.</p>
<p>I know a few kids who recently got into Stanford (as well as Yale/MIT) through unique ECs. Frankly all of them also had GPAs/Test scores competitive with the rest of the applicant pool. </p>
<p>The way it worked with them was somebody at the school said we want you, then admissions took a look at their academic profile and said OK it looks like you can meet the minimum scholastic expectations here. </p>
<p>Just my recent experience.</p>
<p>Thank you younglookingmom, and sandiego4866, I do have a sponsor.</p>
<p>Sometimes, when parents or kids post something really dumb, the sharks circle. Sometimes, eg, when it’s parents scolding another parent for assumptions about finaid or a kid who’s undereducated about college prospects, it is merited. </p>
<p>This is a case where some curious hs kids just couldn’t answer OP’s question without “knowing” what he referred to. After OP indicated he didn’t want to reveal, that should have been enough. Someone could impress me by apologizing. I am not holding my breath. Best of luck to OP.</p>
<p>Maybe this is a good reminder to all that CC and other chat rooms are public forums. It’s tempting to get advice and “chances” from people, but the people who might respons are random and anonymous. You might even think you have a “friend” and PM private information or essays to correct, but you cannot assume any level of privacy or necessarily honor. This thread got out of hand, but radio silence and maybe a new account and user name would be a better strategy than fanning the flames. Just present yourself as best you can in your application as the individual that you are, and don’t believe that anyone here has the secret formula to Stanford admissions.</p>
<p>Yes, thank you to the two above posters!</p>
<p>I have learned my lesson. But I will stick to this account, as I really hope to put this thread behind me.</p>
<p>Hopefully a mod will grant me my wish and delete this thread.</p>
<p>To clarify something:</p>
<p>On post 43 in this thread, I pointed a finger at OhioMom2, and it has
since been clarified that IT WAS NOT HER WHO GAVE THIS INFO OUT WHETHER IT WAS MINE OR NOT.</p>
<p>It’s not all about divulging information here people, it’s about morality.</p>
<p>BTW: StanfordCS, when you check that “honor code” box for Stanford’s supplement, I want you to think REAL hard as to whether you deserve to click it.</p>
<p>don’t listen to StanfordCS; your EC is not stupid and you should definitely apply. H/she apparently doesn’t know the true meaning of dedication…sponsorship is going to help too :). goodluck</p>
<p>I know that this particular ec requires a lot of dedication and passion.</p>
<p>It’s not the same as going to a third world country to build houses</p>
<p>As a friend once said: stop contributing to the housing crisis!!! </p>
<p>Haha no offense of course</p>
<p>I felt angry for you when I read through these posts :/</p>
<p>I’m applying this year too and wish you best of luck!
The admissions people always emphasize on commitment, and I think what you have is dedication indeed :)</p>
<p>Good god, if I do get into Stanford,
I surely hope I won’t actually get to meet a few of the people I’ve seen here. Most people seem really nice, but still.</p>
<p>^ I doubt they will ever get in. What comes around, goes around (and I don’t mean those EC’s either HAHA)</p>
<p>…and good luck to you! Stay optimistic about it and think that everything that happens is a good thing! Just think that way and you won’t be upset (like me, for awhile, hehe) Keep me updated on what happens to you all!</p>
<p>Quote from Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech:
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” </p>
<p>Stanford has one of the best dance departments in the country.
Follow your heart Bumbulbi!</p>
<p>So true!! Thank you.</p>