<p>I got a full ride but that was long ago. Still, I think your chance of extremely good financial aid aid at DePauw are probably excellent. </p>
<p>Things I didn't like:</p>
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<li>Town is SMALL. I might have preferred in some ways a bigger town. </li>
<li>70% Greek is more than I liked. I think it might be the most Greek of all colleges in USA.</li>
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<p>Things I did like:</p>
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<li>Small quiet town was very conducive to study and contemplation.</li>
<li>Small class sizes once you get past survey courses. Good profs and lots of individual interaction if you want it.</li>
<li>I got a full ride. Looking back, they did me a big favor. I had no money and certainly my parents didn't. By working through high school and also while in college, I was able to cover all additional expenses and my parents didn't have to pay a dime. </li>
<li>Very interesting people to get to know and interact with for 4 years; even though they we pretty much restricted to non Greek students. </li>
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<p>My concerns for you:</p>
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<li>I still worry about the distance. Most people get homesick the first year. Also, travel expenses are a consideration. I went home seldom but used the Greyhound bus that was cheap. A bus ride from NY to Indiana is a long bus ride but a plane is expensive. </li>
<li>The Greek question. Talk to your friend about it.</li>
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<p>Still, keep in mind I tend to focus on the down side to avoid disappoinment. On balance, I think you would love DePauw. But it doesn't hurt to think about the issues. </p>
<p>Does any one on this board know anyone who is or was a DePauw student recently to comment on the Greek question and how it affects student life </p>
<p>Ivybound -- I'm sending in updates. Not all of my due dates have passed, so I feel like it's necessary to at least an afford an explanation. I said what was going on with my mom in my Bard deferral letter, and for the schools whose due dates are still off, I am sending in an updated copy of my page 5 of the Common App. I didn't want to use it as a crutch -- I have a problem with pride -- but more and more, it seems necessary.</p>
<p>LurkNessMonster -- I didn't see it anywhere on the page, but I am taking SAT II's in January (I called both CMU and Vassar to confirm, and they said that they would allow me to take the January tests and rush them). I also contacted Vassar to see whether I could still send in via post that page 5 with the explanation, even though the deadline has passed. Erp. Is there any way to fix that now? :/</p>
<p>Awaretek -- Thank you so much for all of your help. I'm going to talk to my friend about the Greek thing soon enough. I appreciate it, honestly.</p>
<p>Okay, Vassar just emailed me and said that I could send in that updated page 5. My other deadlines haven't passed yet. To LurkNessMonster specifically, but anybody who can answer -- do you think explaining the circumstances of my grade trend will cause them to be more lenient towards my GPA?</p>
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<p>No one can answer that question. Some colleges may feel differently than others. Some admissions officers may respect what you've gone through and how you've handled it. Others may feel, "If I have 10 kids applying here with equal qualifications and no evident family problems, why should I take a chance admitting this kid?" So I don't know what to tell you. Sorry about that. Maybe someone else can weigh in.</p>
<p>Also, according to the Carnegie Mellon website, the Math 1 subject test can be taken also, depending on which division you are trying to get into:</p>
<p>It's okay. At least you are honest, rather than saying "buck up and cheer up, kid!" I don't like it when people view me in the light of my troubles and my negatives, rather than what I have done and earned on my own, which is why I didn't want to mention it at all -- but if it gives me a better chance of admission, especially since I am almost certain that my guidance counselor did not mention any of my difficulties in her recommendation, then it should probably be said. I had originally viewed college as a completely fresh start without these troubles hindering me further, but if it's necessary, so be it. I can start again next year.</p>
<p>Then again, the real reason why I didn't want to mention it was not only out of pity, but because I am trying to leave my bad luck at home, if that makes any sense. (It probably doesn't; my mind works strangely.) Relying on the people at home and not being self-sufficient while living here has caused most of my problems, so almost seemed like leaving those problems behind entirely, which was the optimal circumstance in my mind. But realizing that I have C's, a D and an F on my transcript (mostly from freshman year), I guess there's not much of a choice but to mention why those things occurred, and I can wipe my slate clean with everything once I choose wherever will be next year?</p>
<p>Dunno if that made any sense -- perhaps I cannot leave it all entirely, and that would be the worst thing for me.</p>
<p>Just forget about Elmira...terribly depressed small city! Why aren't you looking a Syracuse? Nice campus... marching band. You would get financial aid.</p>
<p>u def shud have used ur situation as an essay n explained it why ur grades are lower, ur def not dumb by looks of it man, u shud add some reaches</p>
<p>krusso51 -- Really? I haven't visited Elmira yet, but the people I know who attend love it there. They say that the town isn't much of a transition from my own, but the college itself is nice. As for Syracuse, I was going to apply at first, but after a few weeks of trying to fill out the supplement and realizing that I couldn't think of anything that truly drew me to it besides the name, I opted out.</p>
<p>Afitscher -- I know, I did send it in the latter few of my applications, and I'm going to be sending out an update on Monday/Tuesday (considering that one of the deadlines has not passed, and I contacted the others about sending a form). It was stupid, but should hopefully be remedied soon. : )</p>
<p>Yeah -- I guess that I had considered it something of a safety because I wasn't aware of their need-aware policy. It would be nice if we had a system more like Canada, wouldn't it? Thanks for the reassurance. : )</p>
<p>I wonder if any of the other schools on my list are need-aware without my knowing. I know that Goucher isn't, and that I should be fairly competetive there, so maybe that will help. I would rather be in Maryland than Wisconsin, anyway!</p>
<p>If only Antioch was still around! You would be their perfect applicant.</p>
<p>Seriously though, I think that you have an awesome shot at Bard, especially if you let your personality come through like you did on this thread. You also might want to consider Evergreen State in Wasington, as well. </p>
<p>idk why ur pulling ur purple hair out? U can ATLEAST make the SUNY's. U gotta shot @ penn state.... idk 2 much about the other schools... well xcept Vassar and Virginia Tech idt u have a definite in... HOWEVER Ur SAT's r good and ur EC's are even better. Personally making a post like this doesn't make too much sense 2 me.</p>
<p>OHKID - Antioch? Are you talking about Ancient Greece? XD
Why Evergreen State, out of curiosity?
Will chance. Thank you. : )</p>
<p>JJac610 - Because I am a stress bunny. :P No, seriously, because I stress a lot, especially after being deferred at two schools I was pretty sure that I would get into (albeit without knowing that one is now need-aware). I just wasn't sure, everything seems pretty low by the convoluted standards of CC, but thanks for the encouragement. It's much appreciated.</p>
<p>DePauw called me and said that I've been chosen for a phone interview -- is this considered to be a good thing or a bad thing? I would think it's good, because they wouldn't take the time if they were going to outright reject me, but I have been proven wrong a lot on these boards. : )</p>