Official Carleton Class of 2013 RD Stats Thread

sstGO27 · March 23, 2009, 5:32pm

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[ size=+2][ color=green][ b]Decision: ACCEPTED [ /b][ /color][ /size]
[ size=+2][ color=blue][ b]Decision: WAITLISTED [ /b][ /color][ /size]
[ size=+2][ color=red][ b]Decision: REJECTED [ /b][ /color][ /size]

[ b]Stats:[ /b][ list]
[ *] SAT I (by section):
[ *] SAT IIs:
[ *] ACT:
[ *] APs:
[ *] IBs:
[ *] GPA:
[ *] Rank:
[ *] Awards listed on application:
[ *] Other stats:

[ /list][ b]Subjective:[ /b][ list]
[ *] ECs listed on app:
[ *] Job/Work Experience:
[ *] Essays (subject and responses):
[ *] Teacher Recs:
[ *] Counselor Rec:
[ *] Applied on:
[ *] Hook (if any):

[ /list][ b]Location/Person:[ /b][ list]
[ *] State or Country:
[ *] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available):
[ *] Ethnicity:
[ *] Gender:
[ /list][ b]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc:[ /b]

sstGO27 · March 23, 2009, 5:59pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 740 CR, 740 M, 730 W
[] SAT IIs: 780 Biology M, 770 Math II, 730 Literature
[] ACT: 36
[] APs: U.S. History (5), World History (5), U.S. Government (4), Comparative Politics (5), Calculus AB (5), Biology (5), Psychology (5), Language (5), Statistics (5), plus Calc BC, Literature, European History, Physics B, Chemistry, Macro, Micro, and German this year.
[] IBs: None
[] GPA: 3.8 UW, 4.3 or 4.4 W
[] Rank: 25/625-ish
[] Awards listed on application: National Merit Finalist, National AP Scholar
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Orchestra/Pit orchestra/'cello lessons (9-12), Science Olympiad (10-12; founder in two schools; captain 11 and 12), Quiz Bowl (9 JV, 11 and 12 Varsity), Young Democrats (11, VP 12), Jewish Club (10, founder and president in 11th), Debate (9-10, Varsity Letter), Environmental Club (12), NHS (11-12), Science NHS (11, Secretary 12), Assistant teaching at synagogue (since 8th), Confirmation and Hebrew High (since 7th)
[] Job/Work Experience: I was paid when I worked with special education kids at my synagogue in 8th-9th grade. Now I volunteer with kids who struggle but do not have special needs.
[] Essays (subject and responses): Short answer were pretty standard, I guess. My Common App essay was about my nutty family and the values I’ve learned from my grandmother and great-aunts - all Holocaust survivors.
[] Teacher Recs: I’m assuming fairly strong - one was from my AP Biology teacher/Science Olympiad coach who thinks I’m amazing. The other was from AP U.S. and Comparative Gov teacher. 
[] Counselor Rec: I don’t know - my counselor doesn’t know me very well.
[] Applied on: Sometime in December
[li] Hook (if any): I went to three high schools[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: Jacksonville, Florida
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): medium-large public school. It is a very high performing school in a nice suburb, but almost everyone goes to a big, sporty state school. Definitely not a bastion of intellectualism. Area leans conservative.
[] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[] Gender: Female
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc:
Way to go, everyone! Being accepted or waitlisted at a school like Carleton is an amazing accomplishment. I feel honored to be grouped with such an outstanding bunch of people. Good luck to all, and maybe I’ll see some of you next year!

sherlock1016 · March 23, 2009, 6:08pm

**Decision: WAITLISTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 720 Math, 730 Reading, 790 Writing= 2240
[] SAT IIs: 750 US History, 740 Literature, 720 Bio E
[] ACT: 35
[] APs: Euro 4, US 5, Eng Lang 5, Human Geo 5
[] IBs:
[] GPA: 97%
[] Rank: Top 10%
[] Awards listed on application: National Merit Commended, All-State Musician, AP Scholar with Honor, National Latin Exam Gold Medal, Tennis Team won Section Title, School awards in Geography, Drama, and Music.
[li] Other stats: [/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: 4 years of theater leads in all 8 shows, Chorus for 3 years, 2 years varsity tennis, Editor of school literary magazine, President of select choir and men’s choir, President of ultimate frisbee club, President of music honors society, Director of of a caroling group for the sick and eldery
[] Job/Work Experience: none
[] Essays (subject and responses): My English Teachers loved it. On my family’s financial situation after my father lost his job. Got personal responses from deans at Kenyon and Chicago saying they really liked it as well. My guidance counselor said it was the best he ever read.
[] Teacher Recs: One was Fantastic, One pretty good
[] Counselor Rec: Fantastic
[] Applied on:1/14
[li] Hook (if any): [/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: NY
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): VERY competitive public
[] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[] Gender: Male
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc:
Surprised frankly. To be honest I didn’t put as much work into the app as I should have. I had already been accepted at U. Chicago, so I knew I wouldn’t be going, but I had already sent out my letters of rec and there was no fee, and I loved the school, so I just put together my essays really quickly.

sophiepup · March 23, 2009, 6:21pm

Decision:WAITLISTED

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): didn’t take
[] SAT IIs: USH (790) Literature (730)
[] ACT: 32
[] APs: Bio (5) Euro (5) USH (5) Calculus (4) Statistics (4)
[] IBs: none
[] GPA: 3.97 UW
[] Rank: 32/355 (We have like 17 valedictorians w/ 4.0, so class rank is kinda weird)
[] Awards listed on application:
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Pres, Poetry Club; Pres, MUN; Philosophy Club; Environmental Club; African Dance; Modern Dance; Debate (Varsity 3 years); Intern at local non-profit; Volunteer Coordinator at another local non profit.
[] Job/Work Experience: Summer Jobs every year
[] Essays (subject and responses): I thought that they were quite good, in the end. I have no idea though. My common app one was good according to everyone that read it.
[] Teacher Recs: Good Good Good. My two favorite teachers.
[] Counselor Rec: No clue. Counselors mainly schedule classes at my school; they don’t get to know you at all.
[] Other Rec: Manager at non-profit. Pretty good.
[] Applied on: January ish?
[] Hook (if any): volunteer work?

[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: Utah
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): public
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender:Female
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Congratulations to everyone who got in! Being waitlisted was odd… but I hope you have a great time at Carleton and good luck!

TTwhite · March 23, 2009, 6:22pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 690 CR 720 M 670 W (2080)
[] SAT IIs: 750 WH 680 Math I 790 USH
[] ACT: 33
[] APs: Macroecon 5 microecon 5 us govt 5 envi sci 5 eng lang 4 ushist 5
[] IBs:
[] GPA: 4.0 / 4.8
[] Rank: (tied?) 1st
[] Awards listed on application: a bunch
[li] Other stats: [/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: lots… tonsss of clubs. pres of interact, founder of bike team. running teams/tons of clubs.
[] Job/Work Experience: UPS store, camp counselor
[] Essays (subject and responses): great essay
[] Teacher Recs: i think they were amazing, haven’t seen one
[] Counselor Rec: im sure it was good
[] Applied on: before the deadline?
[li] Hook (if any): 1st gen, maybe geography[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[list]
[] State or Country: FL
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): public
[] Ethnicity: W
[] Gender: M

TTwhite · March 23, 2009, 6:24pm

haha that’s crazy - ssgot27 what school do you go to? I live around jacksonville (fernandina)

ozzie6 · March 23, 2009, 6:47pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): M: 760 CR: 720 W: 720
[] SAT IIs: Math 2: 800 Physics: 800 Spanish: 770
[] ACT: 35
[] APs: 5 on Euro, U.S. History, Spanish, and Physics B
[] IBs:
[] GPA: 4.00 UW 4.667 W
[] Rank: 2/500
[] Awards listed on application: National Merit Finalist, U.S. Physics Team Semifinalist, AP Scholar, some small school science awards
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Cross Country, Track, Choir, NHS, Environment Group, Tutoring
[] Job/Work Experience: Swim Instructor/Life Guard
[] Essays (subject and responses): my essays were ok, I’m not the greatest writer but I worked really hard on them
[] Teacher Recs: I think they were good, but I waived my right to see them
[] Counselor Rec: same as teacher recs
[] Applied on: late December
[li] Hook (if any): none[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: IL
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): large public, its a good school
[] Ethnicity: white
[] Gender: female
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: I am sooo excited!! =) Congrats to everyone else who was accepted, and I’m sorry to those who weren’t. You guys are all amazing and I’m sure you’ll end up at great schools.

22catch22 · March 23, 2009, 7:09pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section):
Writing: 800
Critical Reading: 720
Math: 780
[] SAT IIs:
U.S. History: 730
Lit: 760
World History: 760
[] ACT: N/A
[] APs: N/A
[] IBs: Testing in May- on track for full diploma
[] GPA: 3.99 UW
[] Rank: 10th?
[] Awards listed on application: National Council of Teachers of English Writing Award, Best Attorney (in state) in Mock Trial, National Merit Finalist
[li] Other stats: Height: 6’4", Weight: 185…wait…nevermind[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Mock Trial (7th, 5th, 10th, and 2nd at state over 4 years, plus Best Attorney at regional and state competitions senior year), Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society (VP), Junior Civitan, Soccer, Model UN
[] Job/Work Experience: Not too much
[] Essays (subject and responses): My common app essay was good, the short answers were okay.
[] Teacher Recs: One good, one excellent.
[] Counselor Rec: Can’t have been too bad.
[] Applied on: January…10th?
[li] Hook (if any): [/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: IN
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Public, IB school (small minority of IB kids, mainly an average urban public school population)
[] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[] Gender:Male
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc:
I was ecstatic, though it was somewhat bittersweet as my girlfriend was rejected. Congrats to everyone else that got accepted!

Kyo_1 · March 23, 2009, 7:56pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 800 M 680 CR 690 W (2170)
[] SAT IIs: Math IIC: 800, Bio M: 740
[] ACT: N/A
[] APs: Junio-AP Bio (5), Calc (5), US Hist (4), Physics C Mech (3), Eng Lang (3) Senior- AP gov, chem, english lang
[] IBs: N/A
[] GPA: UW 4.0/ W 4.5
[] Rank: dont remember but 5 %ish…
[] Awards listed on application: a lot from school, district and state
[li] Other stats: N/A[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Band (4 years, 1st chair/section leader), Blood Drive Donation, Local park and preservation revegetations and clean ups, NHS, and a lot of community servicies
[] Job/Work Experience: N/A
[] Essays (subject and responses): common app one was about how I came to America and tried to find my identity. Short answer, i have no idea
[] Teacher Recs: Pretty good
[] Counselor Rec: I have no idea…
[] Applied on: sometime in January
[li] Hook (if any): came to America when I was 9th grade…[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: AZ
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Public (over 3000 students)
[] Ethnicity: Asian
[] Gender: Male
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: I am pretty excited as I got good amount of financial aid than I expected. Though I am still waiting on other schools.

sstGO27 · March 23, 2009, 7:57pm

TTwhite - I go to Bartram Trail in St. Johns County - you? I thought that coming from (north) Florida might help in admissions for a school in Minnesota Congrats.

lolz2009 · March 23, 2009, 8:10pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 710 CR, 770 M, 730 W
[] SAT IIs: 720 US History, 750 Bio M
[] ACT: LOLZ… Didn’t take 'em
[] APs: 5 Biology, 5 US History
[] IBs:
[] GPA: 95.532/100
[] Rank: 12/124
[] Awards listed on application: Principal’s Leadership Award, National Merit Finalist (Carleton Listed as first choice), National Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude on National Latin Exam, Bronze on National Spanish Exam
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: GSA, Student Union, Work with administration on small team, Madrigals Choir, Theatre Geek (7 shows), Tons of work with my religious organization
[] Job/Work Experience: 60 hours a week over the summer as busboy/ host
[] Essays (subject and responses): Common App was decent and my short answers were REALLY long.
[] Teacher Recs: Both Wonderful
[] Counselor Rec: Nice enough to get me into Carleton
[] Applied on: 11/23
[li] Hook (if any):[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: NY
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available):
[] Ethnicity:
[] Gender: Male
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Have I mentioned how much I love Carleton!? Because I do. Congrats to all and Waitlistees, BEST OF LUCK. I know you will all find wonderful schools for you!

km45 · March 23, 2009, 8:18pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[]SAT I (by section): Math 800, Reading 760, Writing 690
[]SAT IIs: Math II 800, Lit 750, US History 700
[] ACT: 35 Composite, 36 Math, 36 Science, 35 English, 31 Reading
[] APs: Calc 5, Art History 5, Language and Composition 5, Statistics 5, Chemistry 2
[] IBs: None
[] GPA: W4.08 UW3.84?
[] Rank: 5/300
[] Awards listed on application: Highest Scorer, State Academic Decathlon Meet
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Academic Decathlon (10-12, Captain 12), Debate (12), Varsity Basketball (10-11), NHS (11-12), Senior Class VP, Piano (12 yrs), Link Crew Leader
[] Job/Work Experience: I work at a grocery store, pushing shopping carts back inside
[] Essays (subject and responses): I wrote about how I gave up basketball in order to focus on Academic Decathlon, and what that meant to me since I am six-foot-ten. Positive feedback on the essay from my APLC teacher and others who read it.
[] Teacher Recs: One decently good, the other was amazing
[] Counselor Rec: I didn’t see it but I think it was very very good
[] Applied on: The last day possible (Jan 15?)
[li] Hook (if any): No hooks[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country:MN
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Decent public, very few go to top colleges
[] Ethnicity:WASP
[] Gender:Male
[/ul]**General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc:**I’m very happy to get in, although quite honestly, the only reason I applied was because the application was free! I live about an hour from Carleton, but nobody ever goes there from my school. That may have helped. But I was pretty surprised to be accepted because I didn’t visit or really show much interest in the school, I’m afraid. I’m waiting on other schools, but Carleton is offering me a pretty generous financial aid gift.

pFNMCp · March 23, 2009, 8:27pm

**Decision: WAITLISTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 740 math 670 reading 650 writing 7 essay
[] SAT IIs: 800 math 2 770 physics 670 spanish/listening
[] ACT: 36 math 35 writing 33 science 31 reading 7 essay
[] APs: none
[] IBs: SL visual arts (3), HL history/english/physics, SL math/spanish
[] GPA: 3.93
[] Rank: top 3%
[] Awards listed on application: minor school awards and NMS commended
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: 1 varsity sport 1 club sport every year
[] Job/Work Experience: summer internship two years ago
[] Essays (subject and responses): wrote about my passion in an art class
[] Teacher Recs: didn’t read
[] Counselor Rec: didn’t read
[] Applied on: 9/27
[li] Hook (if any): none[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: washington
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): large public school
[] Ethnicity: white
[] Gender: male
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: cool

red_red_sox · March 23, 2009, 10:05pm

**Decision: WAITLISTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 780 Math; 710 Reading; 750 Writing; 2240 total
[] SAT IIs: 780 Math Level II; 750 U.S. History
[] ACT: N/A
[] APs: 5 Statistics; 3 Literature; 4 U.S. History; (in may) BC Calculus; (in may) Government and Politics; (in may) Physics C
[] IBs: N/A
[] GPA: 98.24
[] Rank: 4/125
[] Awards listed on application: AP Scholar; National Merit Commended; Many other school awards
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Math Team Captain; Two Varsity Sports, Treasurer of Student Environmental Group, Conservatives Club, Debate Club, Tutor students in math two days a week, March of Dimes Volunteer
[] Job/Work Experience:
[] Essays (subject and responses): Choosing a high school since my town has no high school; I spent at least a month tweaking my essay to make it perfect
[] Teacher Recs: 3 great ones, 2 of which I read
[] Counselor Rec: didn’t read
[] Applied on: 12/1
[li] Hook (if any):[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: Maine
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Medium Private School
[] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[] Gender: White
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Wow, being waitlisted really hurts. Now I do not very good about the imfamous schools with the March 31st decision deadlines…

livemylife · March 23, 2009, 10:14pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): CR – 720 M – 710 W – 660
[] SAT IIs: Lit – 680 Bio – 710 Korean - 800
[] ACT: 30
[] APs: Lit – 3 US – 3 Calc - 5
[] IBs: n/a
[] GPA: 4.0 UW
[] Rank: n/a
[] Awards listed on application: not anything spectacular… NM commended, AP scholar, that kind of thing.
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: lots of cello, editor of literary magazine, theater (tech) mostly
[] Job/Work Experience: none
[] Essays (subject and responses): On my favorite cellist and her influence on me. It talked more about her than me… I guess it could be boring for people who aren’t into classical music!
I liked my responses, but I didn’t have anyone else read them because I had no time! lol
[] Teacher Recs: I know my English teacher’s was good, and I think my bio teacher likes me?
[] Counselor Rec: no clue
[] Applied on: the last day
[li] Hook (if any): asian? cellist?[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: IL
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Public
[] Ethnicity: Asian
[] Gender: F
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: AHHHH I AM SO EXCITED!!! Carleton is one of my top two choices!!! I almost fainted near my mailbox.

dottified · March 23, 2009, 10:16pm

**Decision: ACCEPTED **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 2250 superscored (800 CR, 690 M, 760 W w/8 essay)
[] SAT IIs: 780 Lit, 780 Bio E, 800 Math II
[] ACT: 35 (35 E, 35 R, 35 M, 34 S, 9 essay)
[] APs: None.
[] IBs: None.
[] GPA: 3.97 UW
[] Rank: School doesn’t rank.
[] Awards listed on application: National Merit Finalist, Toyota Scholarship Semi-finalist, Presidential Scholarship Semi-finalist
[li] Other stats: USABO Semi-finalist, NACLO Semi-finalist, graduating in 3 years because of dual enrollment college courses.[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Vocal music (choir and private lessons), Student Body Vice-President, Founder/President of school environmental club, Assistant Editor of school newspaper, tutor in school’s Writing/Math Center and student head of Math Center, member of city’s youth council and chair of two sub-committees, five-week foreign exchange to Thailand in Summer 2008.
[] Job/Work Experience: none.
[] Essays (subject and responses): Common App was about my little brother’s adoption, short answers were… short, but about as long as possible within the character limit.
[] Teacher Recs: One was phenomenal, one was probably good.
[] Counselor Rec: Good, she knows me well and likes me a lot, as far as I know.
[] Applied on: 1/14
[li] Hook (if any): none, though possibly geographical location.[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: NV
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Tiny public, experimental, no formal grade levels, on a university campus. High ability students.
[] Ethnicity: White.
[] Gender: Female
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Congrats to those who got in and best of luck to those who didn’t. Carleton is a great school. I probably won’t be going there because it isn’t really my first choice, but you never know.

livemylife · March 23, 2009, 10:27pm

sstGO27: I’m glad someone else plays cello! Yay!

anarchist · March 23, 2009, 10:57pm

Decision:ACCEPTED

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section):1600/2380
[] SAT IIs:800 (Math II); 770 (US History); 730 (Lit.); 680 (Bio); 660 (Spanish)
[] APs: Junior Year: US History (5); Senior Year: Human Geo, Calc BC, Spanish, Bio, Lit.
[] GPA: Different schools: 4.00 combined freshman/sophomore; then, 4.04 junior, 4.00/4.15 senior (quarters 1, 2)
[] Rank: Unranked
[] Awards listed on application: Language Department Award in Spanish Lang; National Merit Finalist
[li] Other stats:[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Cross Country and Track (Captain), School Newspaper (wrote political column), Political Discussion Club (Co-founder), Chess Club, Badminton Club
[] Job/Work Experience: Canvassed for an environmental/consumer protection group.
[] Essays (subject and responses): Wrote mine about losing my senior year in cross country after being diagnosed with a semi-rare heart condition. I thought it was good. I can send it to you if you want it…
[] Teacher Recs: Probably one of the best parts of my application.
[] Counselor Rec: No clue.
[] Applied on: Early January probably
[li] Hook (if any): Ethnicity maybe[/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: New York
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Excellent Public School
[] Ethnicity: Palestinian
[] Gender: Male
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Got waitlisted at Wash U; really happy I got in here. Hopefully this is a good sign for me; I was kinda worried about my lack of APs, pretty bad extracurriculars (chess, badminton club haha), and those low SAT IIs. Congrats to the others who got in and good luck to everyone else.

Hollylove · March 23, 2009, 11:02pm

I know I know I know this is RD, but ED didn’t have one! I’m gonna fill it out anyway. :)

**Decision: ACCEPTED (ED2) **

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 2000 (600M, 730W, 670CR)
[] SAT IIs: Lit (760), US History (640)
[] ACT: 30 (31 superscored)
[] APs: US History - 4; taking 3 this year
[] IBs: None
[] GPA: Currently 3.75UW, 4.1W
[] Rank: N/A
[] Awards listed on application: National Merit Commended Scholar, about 8 acting/directing awards, National Honor Society, Principal’s Honor Roll, California Scholarship Federation
[li] Other stats: [/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: 7 years of theatre (acting); directing younger students and acting in a theatre festival approximately twice a year; crew for middle school musicals (community service - 166 hours); web manager on an animal rights website (community service - 150 hours); community service at an elementary school (15 hours); 24 hour walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society; Drama Board (leadership in my school’s drama department).
[] Job/Work Experience: Junior year - salesperson at a beauty supplies shop (25 hours a week/6 months); summer - copy edited TCYonline.com; this year - waitress at a Thai restaurant (8 hours a week)
[] Essays (subject and responses): For the Common App one, about my younger brother (who has Asperger’s) and his influence on me as a person and a performer.
[] Teacher Recs: Should have been great.
[] Counselor Rec: Also should have been excellent
[] Applied on: Early December. 
[li] Hook (if any): Applied ED2? [/li]
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: California
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Public school, VERY competitive
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: Female
[/ul]General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Definitely wouldn’t have gotten in had I not applied early. I showed as much passion for Carleton as I humanly could.

AkDave · March 23, 2009, 11:23pm

Decision: Accepted

1.) Numbers

–SAT Reasoning: 2380 (800 CR 800 W 780 M)

–SAT Subject Tests: Chemistry: 800, Literature: 780

–AP Tests: U.S. History: 5, Calculus AB: 5, Chemistry: 5

–GPA: 3.8

–Class Rank: Not entirely sure. Comfortably within top decile in a class of approx. 400.

2.) Honors

–National Merit Finalist

–Honor Roll 10-12

–NHS

–Mu Alpha Theta (Not sure if it’s widespread. Essentially NHS for math nerds.)

3.) ECs

–3 years at the teen section of the Anchorage Daily News. Recently I became editor.

–3 years of varsity tennis.

–3 years of Nordic skiing with school team.

–1 year of Nordic training with local university’s devo program.

–2 years of stream testing for the Anchorage Waterways Council.

–4 years in school’s environmental org.

–7 years of piano study.

I live in Anchorage, Alaska. I attend a large public high school. I’m working towards an IB Diploma (and I’m nearly there, finally). I like Grizzly Bear and Belle and Sebastian.

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