<p>I've finally made my decision, and I'm going to apply ED I to Wesleyan! So exciting! My guidance counselor said that if I applied early I'd have a very good chance of getting in, so I've very hopeful.</p>
<p>You can take a look at my stats and tell me if you think I'll get in or not, or you can just wish me luck!</p>
<p>Asian male from one of the best public schools in MA
GPA: 4.6/5 UW(A- average)
9th grade: 4.2/5 UW(B+ average)
10th grade: 4.6/5 UW(A- average)
11th grade: 5.0/5 UW(A/A+ average)</p>
<p>all honors/ AP classes.</p>
<p>SATs: 2240( 800 CR, 710 M, 730 WR)
SAT II: 800 US History, 760 Biology E, 790 World History
APs: 5 US History, 5 Biology</p>
<p>I also did an interview at Wesleyan during the summer. It went pretty good, in my opinion, I felt pretty happy after it was over, I think the senior interviewer liked me as well. Hopefully that will help as well.</p>
<p>I'm also sending football game tape for evaluation and if I get in I'd definitely want to major in American Studies or History.</p>
<p>I really do I hope I get in, it'll save a lot of hassle and relieve a lot of stress and it will be nice to go to a school that I've always been in love with.</p>
<p>Asian football player. Let's see now, excellent stats, good public high school, high degree of interest. Asian football player. I'm sorry, where was I? Oh, your chances. I'd say, you have every right to feel cautiously optimistic. Definitely apply ED.</p>
<p>Although he chose not to attend Wesleyan, my son was accepted RD with almost identical SAT's, but his GPA was only a 4.0. I don't know what extracurriculars you have, but I would say that based on your stats you'd be a shoe-in ED. Good luck.</p>
<p>Looks like you have a great shot.
My D is in the process of choosing colleges also, and we've found that the coaches of the NESCAC can have lots of influence on admissions.
Here's link to NESCAC; </p>
<p>I'd ask the coach for help, especially if you're a good athlete.
If you can't get a "tip", perhaps you can get a letter of recommendation. This will only put you over the top.
Good luck!</p>
<p>I'm having difficulty writing the personal essay. What am I suppose to talk about? </p>
<p>I keep hearing conflicting opinions- don't talk about school, talk about school, don't talk about sports, talk about sports, don't talk about jobs, talk about jobs...</p>
<p>talk about a moment in your life that crystalizes who you are; then show how it does so. If it's sports, it's sports, if it's school, it's school, e t c. etc. The important thing is what it says about you, and how well you convey that.</p>
<p>I'd look into these books that will help you a great deal.</p>
<ol>
<li>"America's Elite Colleges"; Explains what different admissions are looking for and provides great essay advice.</li>
<li>"On Writing the College Application Essay"; also excellent!</li>
<li>The Elements of Style; so you don't screw up yur grammer.</li>
</ol>
<p>All 3 are worth buying.
Search at <a href="http://www.Amazon.com%5B/url%5D">www.Amazon.com</a>
They're pretty cheap, and the advice is priceless! Better to buy the books and write an incredible essay than write an average essay, get rejected, and wish you had bought the books.
In essence, admissions is looking for the "inner voice" of the applicant.
It doesn't matter what you write about, just that it illuminates a unique aspect of you as an individual.</p>
<p>FYI; My daughter is going through the same thing as you, and she's read these books thoroughly. They have helped her understand what the admissions staff are looking for. Remember, the admissions people read thousands of essays each year. The essay can make or break your application to an elite college.
Your challenge; What will make your essay stand out from all the other 4.0/2300 SAT, Valedictorian essays?
Good luck!</p>
<p>Write about something that is unique to you, some experience you've gone through that provides a perspective no one else can quite provide. If you can't do that, write about a common experience - in a unique way.</p>
<p>Just don't write anything too controversial. It could backfire - less likely at a school like Wesleyan, but then again, the admissions committee doesn't set out looking for weirdos. Don't write about sex, drugs, etc. Also avoid cliches such as winning that big sports game, etc.</p>
<p>Also, an essay isn't really likely to break your application; essays are usually either "blah" or "outstanding." A blah essay won't really hurt you, it just won't make you, well, stand out. An outstanding essay will make a college look at you if it otherwise may not have (ie. lower grades / SAT scores / extracurriculars.)</p>
<p>o man, an asian football player, awesome. i hope you get in...</p>
<p>heheh hi mad! you reminded me that i used to actually pay attention to this board when i was applying... so i've decided i should do my part and scare/encourage prefrosh. love from ailish.</p>
<p>It's probably not that big a deal in places with large Asian populations like the West Coast and perhaps New York City. But, in New England, the stereotype is that they study all the time and have no time for extracurriculars (not true at Wesleyan, btw.)</p>
<p>This is very nice, after I attended camps in the summer and after sending in film, I am getting recruited! So that 350 bucks(out of my own money might I add) I paid for all those camps during the summer wasn't a waste after all... Although I highly doubt I'm their top prospect or whatever, that will definitely help in admissions right?</p>
<p>And today is Saturday, I'm going to do my entire application right now. And then maybe watch some USC at Washington.</p>
<p>I'm about ready to click "Submit" on the commonapp.org website, but I just have one question- I'm applying online, through common app, sent two letters of recommendation, SATs scores, and school report. Is that adequate? It seems like a ton of people are sending extra letters of recommendations and a resume and all the extra supplements along with their app...</p>
<p>wraider;
If you have an extra rec that is outstanding, send it. If you have anything that truly makes you stand out, send it.
If you have a "hook" that'll make you stand out, let them know about it.
Get it on your app.
Don't rush. Sleep on it. You have until the 15th
OK, you can't wait, then send it on the 7th, or 10th.</p>
<p>Take a day off and then review. If you can make it better, then do it.
I don't think the Adcoms are looking to see if you sent in your app first or last. Make it the best you can.</p>
<p>Good luck!
P.s. My D is going through exactly the same experience as you, and she's waiting until Monday to post everything via "common app".
She's waiting so she can "sleep on it" and make last minute revisions to her essay, if needed.
The school is sending everything else on the 4th.
In fact, I'm going to the HS on Friday the 4th and bringing USPS Express Envelopes pre addressed with return receipt just to make sure everything arrives in time.
Her ED agreement was sent on the 1st.</p>
<p>P.s.s Could we know you?
My D plays softball for the drifters and knows a "Em.." on the raiders, if that's who you play for. Email me and I'll send you my D's email address.</p>