Major downward trend... is there no hope for me? Please help--so desperate!

Applying to College
21

<p>Hey! I definitely think you should retake Lit in January. Anything that could help, you should do it!</p>

<p>I’m not going to copy-paste your list of colleges and say which ones I think are matches, which ones I think are safeties and which ones I think are impossible. I honestly don’t like the CC culture of doing that–this isn’t the “What Are My Chances” forum!</p>

<p>What I will say, though, is good luck and do your best. You should do everything you can to give yourself an advantage. You sound like a really likeable person, so make sure your recommendations are good. You like linguistics and writing, so submit a kick-ass essay. Make sure your passions and personality shine through your application. If you end up doing any interviews, read some tips on handling them and be yourself.</p>

<p>At the end of the day, once you’ve done all that’s possible, have no regrets. This all comes down to luck anyways. Hope you get in your top choices!</p>

22

<p>Thank you so much, merlion! :)</p>

23

<p>Did you apply anywhere EA or ED? Or is those whole list apps that are due soon for RD?</p>

24

<p>Nope, I didn’t apply anywhere early.</p>

25

<p>I think you’ll get in UVermont, UMass, UConn. </p>

26

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>So should I retake the subject tests, at least literature? I’m leaning toward yes, but any other advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>

27

<p>Retake lit, and leave the French where it is. A 730 really isn’t that much different in terms of the number of correct answers from a 780, and adcoms know that. Good luck!</p>

28

Thank you!!

I’ll be retaking literature next weekend :slight_smile: