I sent in my Scripps app!

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<p>sent it in for the November 1 deadline a few days ago, applying for the academic scholarship.</p>

<p>I got a 30ACT, 1970SAT, 3.929 UW GPA, and extracurricular activities. I doubt I will get invited for the scholarship, especially with the low test scores. Which is really dissapointing, because Scripps is my first choice and you have no idea how much I would love to go. I haven't visited, but it just feels right.</p>

<p>My alumna interview is tomorrow, so hopefully it'll go well. I'm really nervous, but I'm also just excited to meet her and get to know her and more about the school. Any tips? I don't want to think about it too much because I don't want to sound rehearsed. Do you think it'd be a good idea to bring a list of questions I have about Scripps just so I don't forget?</p>

<p>Also, what do I do when my parents do want me to go? It's utterly frustrating. I wanted to go to the fall preview day, but they said no. They think a school is only worth visiting if I get in and finaid is decent to the point where it's a possiblity I could go. Should I talk about this with the alumna? The thing is my parents don't want me to go anywhere else except the University of Washington. They love it, and hate everything else. They won't pay for Scripps or any other school unless it's less than UW's in-state price. I'm trying to apply to as many scholarships as possible, but even if I did get SOME, I don't think it would put a huge dent on the tuition, and this really worries me. Because I absolutely adore Scripps. And I don't want to go to the UW. I just wouldn't fit in there. It's too big, too many Asians, too many Asians who were rejected to Ivy Leagues and had to go to UW instead (I'm really serious when I say that- I know a lot of Asians like that), too many people I already know, my brother goes there, etc. I just want something new, and UW/Seattle isn't something new to me. Yet my parents keep pushing this, and it's to the point where it's constant bickering over it. All they say is UW as a pre-med, go to UW medical school, become a doctor, make lots of money, etc. I think I've talked about this before on this board. They don't think it's worth $50,000 to go to an out-of-state school. And we're in the dreaded middle class. So what to do? They're literally impossible to budge, even if I explained to them my wants, needs, concerns, and attitude in a mature manner. Believe me, I've done it a million times.</p>

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<p>Congrats on sending in your app :)</p>

<p>Unfortunately, I think you're right about the JES Scholarship...it's not something you should count on. I recall hearing that over the past couple of years, the average SAT of finalists has been 1500+ (out of 1600). Still, there's absolutely no point in not even trying, so it's great that you sent everything in early! </p>

<p>I think that bringing a list of questions is a very good idea, but don't feel like you need to stick to it (and don't make it unreasonably lengthy...remember that the majority of the interview should focus on you). If you get stuck or hit a lull, or just can't remember what you were going to ask, then a list would be just fine to use as a reference. But if everything's flowing well, don't worry about it (maybe near closing, you could run over it quickly to make sure you didn't miss anything really important to you).</p>

<p>I remember you posting about your parents before. Unfortunately, given how strongly you feel and how much I know you've already tried, I don't know if there's a lot more advice to be given. One thing you should know is that your situation, however unpleasant, is a very common one (consider yourself among the lucky for even having the luxury to learn about and apply to a school that doesn't interest your parents). I guess the only suggestion I have left is that you remain optimistic. Fear is a great motivator. If you really try to apply to scholarships and do your best, and you're admitted to Scripps, and the financial aid is reasonable, then maybe your parents will come around. They might just not want to get your hopes up, especially if they know that the school might not be affordable.</p>

<p>Also, I tend to agree with your parents perspective re: visitation (except for the fact that it might help broaden their perspectives). If financial aid will really, truly kick a school out of the running, then why risk falling even more in love with it before you know it's a possibility? The flip-side is that you might visit and be truly displeased, in which case, well, nothing gained, nothing lost. When I was going through this process, I only applied to one east coast school, which was a huge reach, and I only planned to visit it if I were accepted. To do otherwise would've been a waste of money, and I knew enough about the school to know that I wanted to apply, but also knew that since I probably wouldn't be admitted, I didn't really care to know all the little details about what I'd be missing. FYI, I was rejected, and thank goodness...I now realize that I would've been miserable at the place! Anyway, if you are admitted to Scripps and your parents are willing to let you attend, there's a big on-campus event for admitted students. You haven't missed all of your chances to see the place.</p>

<p>Congrats again on getting things completed, and good luck with your interview. These things work out, one way or another :)</p>

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<p>Congrats on getting your app in. My D is also applying to Scripps, and got hers in, too.</p>

<p>Its a shame that your parents are so sure of what they want for you. But sometimes things work out, and not always in the way you expect. You may get the aid you need to go to Scripps, or some other school not in Seattle. Or if you do end up in UWash, you may find an area of study there that's pretty exciting for you.</p>

<p>So do what you can now to try to make things work the way you'd like, and then see what turns up.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>We are just back from my d's alumnae interview. She hasn't shared much, but was told to "bone up" on the conjoint science program if she was going to do a "admissions interview" ( with someone from admission, I assume on campus?). I imagine she shared she might want to major in biology. My d was very "laid back" about the whole thing. ( not indifferent if you are reading this student615...smile..). She is SO not the "college confidential" type. I was in the KFC nearby trying to MYOB, and couldn't clarify as we were driving away..</p>

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<p>Glad to hear that things went alright and that you're not going too crazy with curiosity, Shrinkrap!</p>

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<p>gracieloos-
Just out of curiosity, did you send in your app through ED? or RD?</p>

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<p>I sent it through regular decision, but applied for the JES scholarship- so the November 1 deadline.</p>

<p>I just finished and submitted my CSS Profile with my parents. Gawd, that gave me a headache....</p>

<p>This morning I had my interview- I don't know if it was good or bad? For the most part I think it went well. Most of it was me just asking her millions of questions about the school, I felt bad. i started running out of questions too, so I had to keep thinking of a lot. She didn't really ask me too many questions, except how I heard about Scripps and just to tell her about myself, and what I do. It was kind of difficult since she didn't really ask specific questions, to be honest. But I answered all her questions for the most part, and pretty much told her what I did, what my background was, what classes I enjoyed, who were my favorite teachers, etc. so I suppose it went alright. The interview went on for 2 hours. A lot longer than I expected. Is that good or bad?</p>

<p>But anyways. She was really nice! I enjoyed her, and she paid for my chai. Which I felt bad about, she didn't have to. I'm going to send her an e-card later tomorrow or so, because I don't have her actual address.</p>