<p>say, you are an asian w/ a really good SAT score ~2300, and good grades.
And an ample amount of volunteer hours.
And good AP test scores.
And a good ACT score.</p>
<p>How would I be able to stand out from all the other millions of asians who are just as good?</p>
<p>Would it actually be better to have mediocre grades in order to stand out more?</p>
<p>Would I have a better chance if I were of a different race?</p>
<p>How about if I were on a varsity sport team?</p>
<p>varsity sport- will help you get into a good sport school and other schools that offer you full rides to their schools</p>
<p>mediocre grades- would not help you that much because they would only dent your app</p>
<p>different race- sorta, im not saying that you shoulda been born as an American or Hispanic or that sort, but that Asians tend to receive "lower" "points" compared with applicants of other races</p>
<p>How would you be able to stand out? Just be YOURSELF!!! colleges are going to look for students who stand aside from the social norm (honor societies, millions of volunteer hours, etc;). So, try to think about the stuff that interests you the most and develop those in your applications/essays.</p>
<p>Reddune is unaware of the fact that some Asians do not, in fact, study all of the time. We are forced to stare at books, yes, but we are not actually studying when you see us reading a calculus book with our eyes out of focus. </p>
<p>On another note--Oh hey mom, this isn't Counterstrike--I'm actually having a physics lesson with 14 other kids and the teacher using the power of technology to OW OW OW OK OK damn it I'm quitting I'm quitting.</p>
<p>I never was that interested in math or science or piano. So I went the liberal arts route. I always kind of confuse people when I tell them I want to be a lawyer--not (just) for money, but also because I like going up in front of a judge or jury and really imploring them to accept my case. The entire legal spectrum is just so intricate and interesting that I could really just read and discuss court decisions ad infinitum. It's a natural instinct to want to convince and understand, I think.</p>
<p>But dont feel bad Asian people. At the rate of corporate take over of American companies by Asian companies, in a fews more year you can pool your money together and buy HYPSM, and if you have some money left over, maybe Cal (after all, a university is just another corporation you can take over). Then you can admit only Asian.</p>
<p>An Asian stands out the same way anyone else stands out. But understand that not everyone CAN stand out, OK? This board often makes it feel like one can stand out just by doing the right things, and it's mostly not so.</p>
<p>The kids I know who stand out have won very important distinctions. For instance, I knew a kid a few years ago who was a SuperPrep All-American AND a top student. He could write his ticket to any school in the US. Other kids win impressive science fairs, the NCTE writing contest, the Federal Reserve Challenge, or what have you.</p>
<p>You'll be fine. Don't worry. Most kids don't stand out of their applicant pools.</p>
<p>"you can pool your money together and buy HYPSM"</p>
<p>lol@that</p>
<p>but really, playing sports is okay (but not tennis or golf, cuz every1 knows us asians play those...)</p>
<p>-musical instruments are cool (but, then again, so many asians do! and whatever you do, don't touch the piano. way too stereotypical)</p>
<p>-Leadership activities - i dunno, it comes natural to some and not to others, but if you like taking charge and making decisions (like I do), then that sets you apart not only from most other asians but also most other applicants. Get Involved!</p>
<p>-the volunteer hours should help</p>
<p>-but if you really want to set yourself apart: take AP computer science and get a 3</p>
<p>All this talk about not studying is rather troubling. It's human nature to learn, to be curious of the world. Since when is this bad? Since when is it wrong to learn? I spend a lot of time learning stuff that I love--In fact, I currently take a senior college course in a subject I love. Now, would that make me a "typical asian who can't stand out"? Perhaps, to you and college admission. But I, unlike most of you, live my life for what I want. </p>
<p>Suppose if someone likes to learn, I'd say to forget about the college admission process, and do what you love, and passionate about.</p>
<p>Finally, some of you are arguing to play a sport to increase your chances. But you must remember that sporst are one of the most poinless things in the world. What the heck is so useful about tossing a basketball or football around? What good does it do?</p>
<p>THATS RIGHT NOTHING!!!!! SPORTS ARE POINTLESS!!!!!!!</p>
<p>STOP this idiotic culture of putting learning aside for sports and pro-capatlist propangda. Capatlist propangda had turned insignificant sports into some major thing. It's not</p>
<p>My sentences make sense. I spelt some world wrong, like Capitalist, but the rest is ok. I'm just saying to continue to study because you like it, and don't just stop learning because of the college admission emphasis on sports that stems from the Capitalist. the Capitalist have ruined man, and I just want to point out the importance of learning, no matter what you or college or the Capitalist say. </p>
<p>I like to learn, and I put that on my app. and I am semifinalist two times, and national AP scholar, and take Junior and Senior level courses at my local university and I am proud of it, even though I may not stand out because I don't do much beside what I love, which is academic activities. </p>