My Chances with SCEA?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>Hello everyone!</p>

<p>I know my Early Action admissions decision will come to me in less than two weeks, but my combination of nervousness/excitement has inspired me to turn to you all for the time being.</p>

<p>I am wondering what you think my chances are? I'll list my stats, etc. and my story thus far. I'm sorry if it seems incompelte/rushed, I'm a little frazzled but want to put it up now =)</p>

<p>I am a male senior at a public high school.</p>

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<p>I was fortunate enough to receive an Alumni Interview. My interview was with an OB/GYN in a neighboring county. The interview went EXTREMELY well; we got along great, he was very impressed with me, he said he can tell I love Yale/know all I should about it/would fit in there, etc. I gave him my resume, transcript, and my abstract as well.</p>

<p>So now I wait. Any feedback would be appreciated; I understand how extremely competitive top schools are, and I KNOW I am not a shoe in or anything of the sort (I'm sorry if I came across as full of myself or anything). I just feel that my love of being involved in activities, especially theater, and my experience and proficiency in science mean I could contribute uniquely to the Yale student body, and I would be able to flourish and grow there. I really hope I get in. Best of luck to you if you are also applying :)</p>

<p>Thanks in advance (sorry about walls of text!)</p>

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<p>You seem like a perfect fit :)</p>

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<p>yeah good story bro</p>

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<p>Thanks, bumbulbi! And Doener, people at my school usually say ‘bro’ if they’re being facetious, but I think you’re being serious, in which case thank you as well.</p>

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<p>Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! As you know, being from the DC metro area places you into an extremely competitive geographic region for applications between TJ (Thomas Jefferson) in Northern VA, the extremely competitive Montgomery County Schools, and over a dozen major private schools. I’d say that you are definitely in the running and beyond that only the adcomm knows for certain.</p>

<p>BTW I’m curious as to your status as a Maryland Distinguished Scholar. I thought that program was eliminated in May 2011 by the Maryland legislature due to budget constraints (see [Distinguished</a> Scholar Program](<a href=“http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_ds.asp]Distinguished”>http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_ds.asp) ) The website states:</p>

<p>"Due to legislation passed during the 2011 General Assembly session, this program is no longer accepting applications. Students who have already applied, please read information below based on your grade level as of May 2011.</p>

<p>For current high school seniors: The Distinguished Scholars Program has changed. Due to legislation passed by the General Assembly in April 2011, current high school juniors who recently applied will not have their applications processed, and there will not be a talent competition."</p>

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<p>You are correct. I did not actually include the Maryland Distinguished Scholar on the formal application, as it has essentially been aboloshed. I was actually also going to audition last June for the arts version of the award (I was bummed…it would have been a lot of fun). So no confusion! I was just listing various awards here, and 'twas late so I just included it without a second thought. All the award is anyway is pretty much a “you met this cutoff” verification.</p>

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<p>Be very careful and honest when listing accomplishments. Any inaccuracies, no matter how innocent, cast doubt on your entire application, which, if the rest of what you say is to be believed, looks very strong.</p>

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<p>Yes, You’re right. That’s why I did NOT list in in my application. I’m not actually sure why I included it here considering I did not on the real thing – just a lapse in thought. But I assure you the rest is accurate!</p>

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<p>Just an afterthought: I was given the award, but then they abolished the program due to law changes concerning the funding. I still didn’t include it, but wanna make it clear that it was a real thing</p>

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<p>If anyone else has any thoughts, I would still be interested in hearing them =)</p>