<p>yeah, APP Essay, I'm sure too, that it was my BIG advantage, Didnotfaillife, I'd be interested to read urs sometimes! (if u want me to read though!)
Raw potentials, I couldn't get what u r trying to say here (can u give an example, like this idea is ambiguous to me, that's all!) Focus BADLY on physics (if that's ur biggest desire) and be creative while focusing on it, I actually focused a lot more on Chess and Soccer ( I SIMPLY LOVE TO PLAY SoCCER! SO, just try to show how u can be instrumental in contributing to the NCSSM environment! :))</p>
<p>Asifkhan and chaos ...Thanks for the encouragement. My app was kind of last minute and I'm sure that reflected. I'll just be taking another road...CONGRATULATIONS!!!</p>
<p>Here's what seems like got people in (as far as I know):</p>
<p>Classes: Take a lot Science, Math, and Technology courses (Don't put off things like Physics for upperclassmen years)
SAT: I think anything over 2000 does it... (Personally, 2020)
Extracurricular: Pile in everything you can think of. I filled this out online, and they also ask about achievements and technology experience. I maxed out almost all the 500 character limits.
Essay: You take two (one planned out and one on site). For both of them, just highlight goals, if it is about the future. If it's on a past experience, try a tearjerker ;-).</p>
<p>Finally, fill out all forms early to not be in trouble at the last minute.</p>
<p>On another note, any alumni/seniors have class picking advice? Or any juniors wish to share their choices? I feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of classes...</p>
<p>SAT: I'd disagree w/ it though, just ensure that ur SAT score is better than the avg of ur high school, that's the basic requirement, so, then it's always better to reach some 2000s though :)
I filled out all forms right on the deadlines, in fact, I sent my online essay just two hours b4 that account expired! SO, I ain't a role model while filling out application forms :D Anyway, it is still SO AMAZING to me that I made it!
ESSAYS: THAT's importance is immeasurable! The most important component after GPA!
Shayonsaleh, which County u r from, and I assume that's ur real first and last name right?!</p>
<p>I'm from Wake, which supposedly has the toughest competition (with schools like Enloe, Southeast Raleigh, and Broughton). I think they divide North Carolina into 13 districts and choose the best from each...</p>
<p>o__0 I'm from wake as well. The districts are the congressional districts. We're in the 4th one I think.</p>
<p>Hello All,
I am the mother of a student who just got accepted to ncssm. His stats were:
SAT: 770m, 690v, 710w
GPA: 4.67w, 4.0 w
Cross Country, Tennis, Marching Band, Duke TIP summer camps...</p>
<p>We are from District 4, in Wake County.</p>
<p>I found a very interesting web page after he had already filled out his application, that future applicants may find very helpful:</p>
<p>The following is the most interesting part of the document: </p>
<p>b. Discussion of admissions criteria</p>
<pre><code> The following is the scoring rubric for admissions that was included on the agenda for this meeting:
Grades: 10
Rigor of Program: 5
SAT Verbal and Math: 3 + 3 (or 4 + 4)
NCSSM Math Test: 3
Essay: 2
3 Teacher Recs: 2
Interest in Sci/Math: 2
Community Involvement: 3
Leadership: 2
Total: 35 (or 37)
Up to 3 points may be awarded for ?exceptional circumstances.? Three readers score each applicant independently, and their scores are summed. The maximum score is therefore 105 (or 111).
</code></pre>
<p>I wonder why some SATs were 3 + 3 and some were 4 + 4. Anyway, looks like grades and SATs by far held the most weight last year and I assume that this year was probably similar.</p>
<p>That's what I assume too! I don't get the thing w/ teacher recommendation thing--how in the world can it be just 2 points all together?! this MUST change! And there must be more points for the essay part/the overall impression! I don't agree w/ the SAT grading, since for some wierd reason even a very 'smart' student can get a very low score, and it happens so often! So, I believe the rubric is a bit flawed! And abt SAT, as I e-mailed them several times they always said like the Writing Section was counted....so, I guess there can be a few small changes!</p>
<p>I wish I saw this rubric b4hand! (I'd have prepared for the SAT a bit more, any way, it doesn't matter anymore!) Oh, by the way, now,** bethv**, do u think that an applicant is awarded full points in SAT if only s/he exceeds the school average/county average (not sure how they did it)</p>
<p>This rubric would surely be REALLY helpful for the next year's applicants!</p>
<p>Congratulations to all those accepted. Speaking as a recent alum, NCSSM is an awesome experience. Good luck to you all.</p>
<p>ddy do you have an advice for new students? Like what courses to pick, what to expect, and what is the courseload like? Is it as hard as everyone says it is?</p>
<p>Is the grad. requirement from NCSSM is really different or something?</p>
<p>I know that they go by trimesters and they have a set amount of credits like most schools. However, they also make you take the courses Physical Wellness and Junior Life (pass/fail courses). Also, they have mini-terms (mini-classes) and a community service requirement. I'm not sure about anything else.</p>
<p>4 trimesters of english, 2 of social studies, 2 of bio, chem, and physics, and 5 of math. Oh, and you have to be at least up to the intermediate level in a foreign language. You can test out of the foreign language, bio, chem, and physics ones.</p>
<p>ddy, is it better to work grounds or cafeteria?</p>
<p>Didnotfaillife, how do u know all these stuffs so quickly? Am I missing any stuffs or that u r just browsing their websites and all other links way too much!
anyway, did u once said me that we can give the placement exams after the summer too? (if we perform badly in next week's one!?)
I heard of the American Studies which covers both the Eng. and Soc. studies part, and what's the Junior life thing, shayonsaleh? When r u two doing the community service---this summer or next?</p>
<p>It's all in the huge packet they mail you.</p>
<p>When did u get it? Like, how many days after the decision was posted? I didn't get my packet yet! </p>
<p>Does that packet say anything abt the placement exams like what to study for and all those things?</p>
<p>Thank you for the information, shayon and beth. </p>
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Classes: Take a lot Science, Math, and Technology courses (Don't put off things like Physics for upperclassmen years)
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<p>I think I should be all right with this.</p>
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SAT: I think anything over 2000 does it... (Personally, 2020)
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<p>I'm taking it in June and I'm not doing too bad on practice tests, so I think I'll be all right here as well.</p>
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Extracurricular: Pile in everything you can think of. I filled this out online, and they also ask about achievements and technology experience. I maxed out almost all the 500 character limits.
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<p>I think I've done fairly well with extracurriculars this year. I'll have good ECs next year, though.</p>
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Essay: You take two (one planned out and one on site). For both of them, just highlight goals, if it is about the future. If it's on a past experience, try a tearjerker ;-).
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<p>I'm no Dickens, but I think I can create a respectable essay using the topics that you have mentioned.</p>
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<p>Hopefully, I will be able to develop in-depth ECs next year. I think I will do well on the SATs. Looks like I'm not doing too bad. I think. :D</p>
<p>ChaosTheory, u should give the SAT in the Oct, Nov, Dec or Jan of ur Sophomore year to be counted for NCSSM decision!</p>
<p>Ah, I see. I'll have to take it again in sophomore year, then.</p>
<p>why don't u move ur June SAT to Oct or Nov? I think that'd be a smarter move, but it's upto u.......like if u think u can get the desired score for the college u want to get in by taking the SAT twice, then it's fine, if u want to take the SAT this june. After coming to CC, I heard that SAT should not be taken more than thrice. (Hopefully I'll stick w/ that!)</p>