<p>@lldm21 I haven’t filled out any job apps. Am I supposed to start now? Now that I think of it, this may be a smart idea, but what if they want me now (like everyone else)? Ha! jp I go to school from 8-5 as a requirement. </p>
<p>Also, I’m going to try to visit WUSTL and Purdue because they’re the closest. I don’t know how I am going to get to the east coast from IL. There are a lot of schools I like out there. I guess I’ll just have to hitch hike. Ha!</p>
<p>@Nashia: Hmm, I was told to start April/May for summer jobs, but I also need a job asap, sooo… I’ve been applying for a wihle.</p>
<p>What kind of school do you go to? I went to an arts magnetic school freshman year; caught the bus at 6:30, got home around 5:30. Couldn’t handle it xD</p>
<p>Lol, I have no idea. I’m debating applying ED to Carleton if I don’t apply ED to Wesleyan/Brown, but … that probably wouldn’t be smart. Especially because Northfield is very rural, the school is incredibly small (2k undergrads!), et cetera, and I don’t know if I’d be able to handle living there for 4 years.</p>
<p>@Alpha2014</p>
<p>Believe it or not, your comments made me feel better about my chances, thanks. I know you’re bound to get into one of the programs you applied to (non-safety).</p>
<p>I wish I had applied to a lot like everyone else. I would actually take time out of my day to compound my overall chances of getting into a program (percentage-wise). Unfortunately, I have to rely on the 4,6% at MITES alone. (11.4% if you include the minor programs).</p>
<p>@Nashia</p>
<p>Ethnicity?
State?
Stats (if you don’t mind)?</p>
<p>@lldm21, @Rivestein</p>
<p>I go to a College Prep Charter High School, where the school day ends at 5, not including the ride home or extracurriculars. (It’s not as bad as it sounds)</p>
<p>Ethnicity: Mexican and African American (basically)
State: IL
Class rank: 1
G.p.a: 5.0
ACT: 23
*I know this is extremely low. Please don’t judge me! I am terrible at standardized tests.</p>
<p>It won’t make that much of a difference. You have a good GPA, you’re #1, and you’re Blaxican-American.</p>
<p>However, I’m guessing your class size is small and you go to a charter prep, which sounds just as bad as private school (admission-wise).</p>
<p>@Rivstein,</p>
<p>I already got into a Rockefeller Summer outreach :o I’m waiting on lab placement and SIMR results. The acceptance rate is ~6-8% for SRP @ Rockefeller so I’m happy already.</p>
<p>@Riv Yeah, but it is a public charter college prep school. As weird as it sounds. Fun Fact: I don’t have a principal either. I have a C.E.O. who is also the superintendent. Talk about a monopoly? Ha</p>
<p>Also, my counselor said it’s all about the essays and not so much the ACT scores, but what if the ad. officers think my grades are just inflated? There is always a catch isn’t there?</p>
<p>Honestly i think public school GPA are all inflated but the fact you’re rank #1 shows something at least. It shows you can work hard and are taking advantage of everything the school has to offer you.</p>
<p>Magnet**</p>
<p>Have you tried the SAT? My ACT score would be around that, too, but my SAT score is leagues better.</p>
<p>Me too.</p>
<p>ACT: 27
SAT: 2140</p>
<p>1st tries on both, testing is expensive.</p>
<p>ACT measures knowledge that can easily be studied for. SAT is a good measure of logical thinking skills (natural intelligence). You can study for it, but it will only help you so much.</p>
<p>ACT is less time, but with straightforward questions.
SAT is more time, but with puzzle-like questions.</p>
<p>I see what you mean. And I sure hope it does count for something.</p>
<p>Now that you guys have mentioned it, I probably will take the SAT. I never thought there was really much of a difference. I guess there really is though. Thanks</p>
<p>@Nashia1505: You’re definitely not the only one! I’ve got 4 or so more programs that I applied to, all of which send out results in mid to late April. So yes, the next few weeks are going to feel like a good month or two. XD</p>
<p>Oh, and if anyone here doesn’t get into any of the programs they want to do this summer, don’t fret. There are plenty of opportunities in your community; if there really aren’t any at all, start something. If I don’t get into any of the programs I applied to, I’m planning on doing an internship in the community and maybe (maybe maybe) researching at a lab at Rice. :)</p>
<p>@Hoctopi That’s a really good idea. I totally forgot about getting service hours. Seems like we’ll all have something to do if we don’t get in.</p>
<p>Not to mention wreaking general havoc with friends…</p>
<p>^made me lol</p>
<p>Eureka! I will mow my 114 acre lawn!</p>
<p>Edit: If you’re wondering, the land has been in my family for years. It’s the only thing of value we own, so don’t go calling shenanigans on my parents’ 23k income.</p>
<p>@Rivstein Are you serious? Can I come live with you? I’ll only need 4 acres. lol</p>
<p>hey Riv you should lend me a good acre lolz and guys scores aren’t everything for this kind of program, even less for Mites. Our Val. had a 2390 and a 35 and he didn’t get in, but for college he got into Yale early, and GT on a full scholarship, duke on a half, and princeton. This program is not life or death: make the best out of what you got and good things are sure to come</p>