Is anyone else applying for LEDA so far?
I was wondering how competitive the process is and what you think helped you get into Leda
The process is very competitive. The Program has less than an 8% acceptance rate. However, I think that I truly showed LEDA who I was in my application which helped the most.
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From reading the extensive app process, it seems really competitive, but could you give an example profile of someone that got accepted/would be accepted (like academic scores and EC). Thanks!
It’s an amazing program! I encourage everyone to!
How hard is it to get into?
How’re you guys filling out the extra-curricular description section of the application? Are you thinking of doing short little essays to describe your activities or just using brief descriptions/bullet points?
Hey, I agree. This LEDA application is really long
It is! the hardest part is the writing. I want to create something that sets me apart but I can’t think of anything.
I’m applying haha
@HelloThereHola Hey, I was just wondering how competitive it was. I’m from a low-income family and I have a 4.0 GPA and I have different leadership positions. I really want to get in this program, but would the fact that I’m not going to be a first-generation college student and I’m Asian give me a disadvantage?
@bettyxiong Hello! Althought the majority of applicants are first-generation (82 out of the 100 for cohort 13), it’s not a deal breaker. Just show yourself through your essays! Being Asian will not hurt you
@HelloThereHola Thanks!!
Just submitted my app!!! Anyone wanna make a group chat?
lol I applied even though I wrote my essays in legit a day… I learned about the program last week. is there supposed to be an email confirmed if your app was received? Cause I didn’t get that and I’m nervous and I can’t access the app anymore 
don’t worry! @HappyJcoleStan i don’t think there’s supposed to be any email confirmation about whether or not your app was received. i didn’t get one either- as long you confirmed your submission on the application portal and it says it was processed successfully, you should be fine 
Awee don’t feel awful! I feel the same way though. Do you guys want to make a groupchat on Snapchat?
@dorkskin ^^
aw man my phone isn’t working right now which is the worst. i’d be up for having a gc but im not sure if i can make one on snapchat i’m sorry ! @crxwgirl
Is this the group chat for the ones that applied for the summer of 2018? Leda