My Internal Strife.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>A conflict we all are bound to face, or currently facing. A war in itself, a merciless and a bitter process.</p>

<p>College Admissions!</p>

<p>Onward with thy sword, and conquer the admissions office!</p>

<p>Lend me your ears! And help me slay the "manaical beast."</p>

<p>The Question:</p>

<ul>
<li>Which college should I consider EA, and top priority?</li>
</ul>

<p>Note: I am at a financial disadvantaged, and my GPA suffered tremendiously. Sure, I am to blame for the lack of work in my GPA. But, I have learned this lesson to late, for I am a Junior.</p>

<p>Have you heard of any financial programs for which I could apply? A program which loosens the virtual rope around my neck. A "rope" tightened by my low GPA.</p>

<p>Since you are all dying to know my GPA... 85 (unweighted) -- 88 (weighted)
I worked at a law firm for 3 years to help my mom. I participate in mock trials, and I have a strong talent, and passion for arguing and the Law.
I have other activities, such as Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook for next year, football team, tennis, swimming, key club, ARISTA society, and I recieved an award from frosh year competing in a science competition. Etc, etc. (A few more I cannot recall -- i have a list somewhere)</p>

<p>My SAT grades, however, are currently decent. As per my practice tests. 650V 650M ??W (<--low 600s) -- I will improve, of course.</p>

<p>Bearing all of this in mind, let's press on to the weaponary station!</p>

<p>Let us bear arms:
"You there, take the pen!"
"Young lad in the silver, Yea' you! Get the application, quickly boy!"
::Creek, creek:::</p>

<p>The timid boy returns, empty handed...
"WHAT!?"
"B-but, my Lord, I do-don't know what to cho-choo-AH- CHOO!"
"...."
The boy continues, "Ah-Chooose -- Choose!"
....</p>

<p>Can you help him?</p>

<p>A peek into the inventory:</p>

<p>-Boston University
-New York University*
-Northwestern University*
-Stanford (I wish, perhaps Stanford Law School... one day! If you have any information on either undergrad or law school... I would put it to good use).
-Georgetown University
-University of Chicago
-University of Penn. (Both, Upenn and cornell, were my aspirations since freshmen year -- Stanford mainly derives from its Law School)
-Cornell University
-Washington University (in District of Columbia)
- in addition to the aforementioned, recommendations would be enlightening.</p>

<p>Note: I am aware that the aforementioned schools, including NYU are quite costly. But bear in mind that I live in NY, and I have relatives residing in NYC, and Chicago. I live in New York. And me, and my mother saved up money for college. So for undergrad, I should be fine with a job, especially.</p>

<p>And now, what is the BATTLE plan?!</p>

<p>-Which college should I consider EA, and top priority?
-Have you heard of any financial programs -- that I could apply to, for College Admissions -- that place me in a different catagory. A catagory which calls for a lenent review, due to my disadvantage.</p>

<p>Thank you,</p>

<p>Kyle</p>

<p>P.S. The stared colleges are my favorites, come to think of it. I will not bother with star-ing stanford, unless you convince me otherwise. Is it really a long-shot?</p>

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<p>You also have a disadvantage in spelling.</p>

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<p>LOLOK1214:</p>

<h2>Make at least a handful of your "480" posts count. At least one!</h2>

<p>By accusing me of having a disadvantage in spelling, you are accusing yourself and other members of this board. Go browse through your posts and threads made by yourself. </p>

<p>Note: The 430 posts made by yourself do not count. You know, the one sentence remarks. After-all its not so tedious to perfect a single sentence.</p>

<p>Oh my gosh, where are my manners!</p>

<p>Thank you for looking over my thread so meticulously. I mean, three words with minor errors. Wow, you must of really read that. Congrats.</p>

<p>But, I fear, that you have a disadvantage of your own. After reading all of that, so carefully to notice a few spelling errors, you lack the ability to answer a question. Is it so hard to think about it for a moment, and answer a question? </p>

<p>Or do you lack the capacities of recalling data?</p>

<p>...that explains why your posts are so short!</p>

<p>"lolok?" </p>

<p>"1214...." did you forget the remaining seven digits of your phone number... again?!</p>

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<p>BU-Match
GWU-Match
The rest-reaches
Have some more matches because all of your schools are ivies/semi-ivies. Your scores aren't outstanding, they are decent, your grades are a bit below par, your EC's are not bad since you show interest in law. NYU is only a slight reach, but to be a competitive applicant for the other schools your math/verbal SAT will have to be a 1450+ IMO to make up for medicore grades. Perhaps look at Villanova, Richmond, Wake Forest, Tufts, Case Western Reserve Union. Especially check out Case Western because they give out tons of money. I have heard of many kids with pretty good grades and 1350~ SAT's getting about 10,000 a year. It is a known feeder school and puts kids into great graduate programs. Get those SAT's up and show you want to go to a great college by busting your ass the end of junior year and senior year. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks! I will look into it.</p>

<p>NOTICE:
On 19 June 2005, I will update this thread with my SAT II results, and my SAT I results.</p>

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<p>Start up a debate team if you like arguing</p>

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<p>Ok, what does that have to do with my question?</p>