<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT: M-780 V-790
[</em>] SAT IIs: Writing-800 MathIIC-800 Physics-800
[<em>] GPA: uw-3.97 w-5.59
[</em>] Rank: 1/247
[<em>] Other stats: APS- Bio 5, Chem 5, US Hist 5
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[</em>] Essays: I thought it had personality, but was sort of weak on playing my strong traits. I wrote about my dad whom I visit once in a while. My additional essay was a joke, just a list of the books I’ve read over the past year or so. I was too lazy to write another full essay.
[<em>] Teacher Recs: One great, one excellent (although it was so shining it could’ve been mistaken for BS).
[</em>] Counselor Rec: I haven’t read it. I’m assuming it was good.
[<em>] Hook (if any): Ha! Maybe I’m well-rounded? Oh, and I’m a fine gentleman, full of humility and all that great charm. But alas, that’s not a hook. . .
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[</em>] State or Country: Connecticut
[<em>] School Type: Public
[</em>] Ethnicity: “White/Caucasian”
[<em>] Gender: Male
[</em>] major strength/weakness: solid academics and math, well-rounded / well-rounded, weak ECs
[/ul]**Other Factors:**I hear my interviewer gave me her highest marks. Although, I hear she gives almost everyone her highest marks, so it’s probably a non-factor.</p>
<p>I don't effing get how static was deferred. When I was reading the decisions, I covered up the right side of the screen and scrolled down until I found his name (and would have grinned if I saw "admitted" next to it).</p>
<p>He has gone through so many personal tribulations and has still managed to be the "best of the best." I just can't believe it. It really shows how much emphasis the school places upon trivial SAT scores.</p>
<p>erm... they must have had their reasons. and i dont think scores matter as much as you say they do...
i got DEFERRED
with a 1600/800/800/800/800/800/4.0uw4.9w
sat 2s were math2c, writing, bio, chem, physics
and 5s on 8 APs
and i thought i had a pretty good hook. i went to a summer program, did number theory, abstract algebra, projective geometry, linear algebra, etc. in school i have taken multivariable calculus. plus i program a LOT, and have worked on $50k websites through my internship...</p>
<p>but im happy thats its finally over.... no more stress until april! and congrats to everyone who DID make it im sure they deserved it ^^</p>
<p>i'm surprised bubchub got deferred. has anyone else seen his stats?</p>
<p>so is this a stats thread or what? </p>
<p>Decision: Deferred</p>
<p>1500 SAT 800 M 700 V
SAT IIs 800 Math II C, 800 Chemistry, 770 Writing
AP exams: Chemistry 5, Physics 5, US History 5, comp sci 5, english 3 AP 5
rank: 10/547 in a top 30 public school in the US</p>
<p>did research over the summer and entered it into Intel science talent competition<--- was supposed to be hook, but if i get semifinalist or something in that and send that in then i dunno maybe i'll have a chance of being accepted after this deferral.</p>
<p>if not i'm cool LOL i'll go to University of texas where i'm already admitted, and this way i'll be able to stay at home too.</p>
<p>my only reply: Dear God!!!! how did those ppl not get in with perfect scores and GPAs in every way? woww, they must have only been booksmart and no ECs or something?</p>
<p>still...WOW WOW, i didn't apply to this school, so it doesn't affect me, but still...geeeeeez! hehe okay i'm done.</p>
<p>for those that did get in, you guys truly deserve to be there. those 4 yrs of diligent hardwork paid off, your passion shown through, and you differentiate yourself to be the best of the best.</p>
<p>anyway, you guys already know about my news...it's okay. i deserve it.....</p>
<p>i hope you guys all go out tonight, hug your parents real hard for their support, hang out with friends, and just shout to the world...</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT: 1580
SAT IIs: 800/800/800/790/750
GPA: 3.97UW 4.6W
Rank: no official rank. top few of 400</p>
<p>Subjective:
Essays: Very quirky. Very good ESSAY, but I'm not sure it said much about me as a perosn.
Teacher Recs: One decent/good, one very good, one excellent (supplementary)
Counselor Rec: excellent
Hook (if any): none.</p>
<p>Location/Person:
State or Country: Maryland
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Korean-American (moved to US in 8th grade)
Gender: Male
major strength/weakness: strengths- violin and creative writing.. except they didnt show in my application. my supplementary materials were sent out too late. weaknesses- lack of scientific research (pre-med major), curriculum on the easier side (although as challenging as possible at my school), being a typical asian with good stats, premed, music.. -.- (which is bad.)
EC's: laundry list. 9-10 musical ensembles per year, ranging from school quartet to national level orchestras. a host of leadership positions, from class pres to concertmaster positions. all your honor societies and "nerd" clubs.. etc.
Other Factors: i sent in two supplementary writing samples, a short story and a poem (let me know if you'd like to take a look at them).. but i was too late.. they'll be considered again under reg. decision</p>
<p>how did balthasar, m62 not get in?
honestly, i thought i had a decent shot too.. what have i done wrong?</p>
<p>ECs (the highlights):
3 yrs student council (including class and school treasurer)
4 yrs marching band (including 2 yrs as section leader, 1 as drum major)
Research Experience for Undergraduates at Princeton over the summer (includes recommendation from professor)
Passed AMC 3 times, twice with distinction
Interned at congressman's office</p>
<p>Why I think i was deferred:
my essay sucked (and overall poor presentation of personality)
i retardedly wrote that i wanted to do engineering
B in french last year (harvard hates imperfection)
Indian from NJ</p>
<p>harvardhopeful - class prez? thats no small achievement. with all that stuff im now convinced you need a perfect GPA for harvard. **** me for slacking in french.</p>
<p>harvard was really never right for me. my rents made me apply even though im teetering between engineering and business. harvard engineering? what a joke.</p>
<p>Stats-
You didnt deserve to get deferred anymore than you would have if you were accepted. Consider this: Einstein originally wanted to be an electrical engineer. However, he didnt get into the school for it in Zurich, so he settled for another school to become a physics teacher. Had he gotten in to his Harvard, you wouldnt know his name today.</p>