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[ b][ size=4][ color=#FFA500]Decision: Deferred[/size]**[/color]

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): n/a
ACT (breakdown): 30/31 superscore
SAT II: did not send
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8 with upward trend (10-11GPA was 3.95)
Weighted GPA: 4.7
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 15%
AP (place score in parenthesis): Environmental Science, Human Geo, World and U.S. History, Psychology, Computer Science A (3+ on all of them)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): superindendent art award, runner up for student of the year

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Technology Club (founder and president) Art club, Digital design club (president), NHS, Key Club, DECA
Job/Work Experience: Food service for 2 summers
Volunteer/Community service: Tutoring and various NHS/Key club stuff
Essays: 9/10
Teacher Recommendation: 7/10
Counselor Rec: ?/10
Interview: n/a
Other: made school app, run the school website

Applied for Financial Aid?: yesnomaybeso
Intended Major:undecided( Game Design, Computer science, or English )
State: FL
School Type: public
Ethnicity:Caucasian
Gender: M
Income Bracket: 200k+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): first gen

Reflection

Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Essays. I think I’m a pretty good writer and was able to convey my thoughts well.
Weaknesses: Standardized tests/ECs
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: ACT score and ECs
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted UCF, Major Change/waitlisted Purdue
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: mental and personality disorder in my essays

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Decision: Accepted to Honors with 21K Scholarship

Objective:
SAT (breakdown): 1540 (760R 780M)
SAT II: 800 Math 2, 720 Physics, 660 Chem
ACT (breakdown): 35 (35E 35M 34R 35S)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8
Weighted GPA: 4.5
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 21/611 (Top 4%)
AP (place score in parenthesis): Euro (3) Stats (5) APUSH (3) English Lang (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load:
AP Calc BC
Honors Design and Development
Spanish 3-4
AP English Lit
AP US Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP Physics
Technical Theater
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
Illinois State Scholar
AP Scholar with Distinction
PLTW EDD Illinois State Finalist
National Merit Semifinalist
RYLA
Mock Trial:
Top 8 ISBA Mock Trial State
22nd Empire World Championships

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Mock Trial (4 years, captain for 2)
Church youth leader (4 years)
Math Club (4 years)
Bartlett Peer Leaders (2 years)
Student Advisory Board (2 years)
NHS (1 year)

Job/Work Experience:
Little League Umpire, 3 years
Grocery Stocker, 20 hours a week, year and a half
40 our Civil Engineering Internship
Volunteer/Community service:
5 mission trips to New Orleans, Mexico, Detroit
Various school/church service projects
200+ hours total
Summer Activities:
Mission trips, work, summer camps
Essay (rating 1-10, details):
Common App: 9, very emotional story about overcoming self doubt with music, humorous as well, easily the best thing I’ve ever written.
Recommendations (rating 1-10, details):

Teacher Rec #1 (rating 1-10, details): PLTW Teacher, 8, she was very helpful and could speak to my experience working as a team and competing in the State competition but also may have noted some flaws (Only one submitted to fordham)
Teacher Rec #2 (rating 1-10, details): English Teacher, 9, very sweet young teacher, loved having discussions with me in and outside of class, spoke to my non-technical and more social side.
Counselor Rec (rating 1-10, details): 9, she said she spent more time on it then any other rec
Additional Rec #1 (rating 1-10, details): Mock Trial Coach, 9, I’m one of the best mockers he has had but the rec got submitted October 31st so I do not know how detailed it was.
Additional Rec #2 (rating 1-10, details): Associate Pastor, 10, her and I have a amazing relationship and she has seen me grow both spiritually and as a person, likely a glowing recommendation.

Other:
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Engineering Physics
State (if domestic applicant): IL
School Type: Competetive STEM program inside large semi-decent public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None

Reflections:
Strengths: Test Scores, Rank/weighted GPA, National Merit, Common App essay
Weaknesses: Supplemental(s), lack of leadership positions, not sure about teacher recs
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/waitlisted/rejected: Scores, NMSF
Where else were you accepted/deferred/waitlisted/rejected:
Admitted: ASU, UCF, UNM, UM, Loyola, SLU, Rose-Hulman, Fordham
Waiting: Case Western, Colorado College, UCLA, Vandy, Augustana, Valpo

General Comments (if any):
Northeastern includes merit aid in your need package so I can’t afford it lmao

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**Decision: Accepted **

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): 1440 but did not submit
ACT (breakdown): 32C
SAT II (place score in parentheses): Didn’t take
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.93
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 4/443
AP (place score in parentheses): 11 APs so far, (Six 5’s, Four 4’s, One 3)
IB (place score in parentheses): school doesn’t offer
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP Comp Gov, AP Physics C, AP English Lit, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National AP Scholar, Top 10 Honor Roll for four years, Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, etc.

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): Student Government (Treasurer), National Art Honor Society (VP: 12, Secretary: 11), National Honor Society, Chemistry Club (Treasurer), other clubs w/ other positions too lazy to list lol
Job/Work Experience: N/A
Volunteer/Community Service: 400+ hours from tutoring
Summer Activities: Traveling, leadership training camp over the summer
Essays: Common App: I think it’s pretty good 9/10, worked hard on it. I also submitted a supplement to Northeastern as one of the optional essays and I wrote that supplement for Harvard so I guess it’s good! :slight_smile:
Teacher Recommendations: Didn’t read. Probably nice but maybe generic because my school is big
Counselor Rec: Didn’t read but my counselor loves me so I hope it’s good
Additional Rec: ^
Interview: N/A
Other:

State (if domestic applicant): Florida
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Big Public
Ethnicity: Asian lol
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: <50k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): first gen but being asian kinda cancels that out lol
Reflection

Strengths: My GPA and class rank
Weaknesses: My ACT could have been higher and lack of major awards
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Honestly after seeing how many people with high stats got deferred, I was expecting to be deferred but I’m glad I was wrong!!
Where else you are applying or have already applied:
General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: One of my top choices!! #Huskies
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Deferred

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown):Didn’t Take
ACT (breakdown):34 C( 36M, 36S, 35R, 30E) 1 sitting
SAT II:770 Math 2
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):3.7
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):school doesn’t rank
AP (place score in parenthesis): Comp Sci 5, Calc AB 5, Physics 1(3)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics C, AP Calc BC, AP Comp Sci Principles College Course American Sign Lang 2
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):National Honor Society, AP Scholar

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Lacrosse 11+ years, NHS Tutor, Stock Market Club, Hour of Code volunteer
Job/Work Experience: Lifeguard
Volunteer/Community service: 50+ hours
Summer Activities:
Essays: Very Good talked about what it is like to be dyslexic
Teacher Recommendation: Math teacher had him for 2 years of honors math
Counselor Rec: should be very good have a good relationship with her for all 4 years of school
Additional Rec:
Interview:
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?:yes
Intended Major:Computer Sci
State (if domestic applicant):NJ
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:Public
Ethnicity:White
Gender:Male
Income Bracket:
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):

Reflection

Strengths: test scores
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:Not really a hook but dyslexic and wrote essay about growing up with this learning disability
Weaknesses:
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Not really sure
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted Purdue
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Major Comp Sci Minor in American Sign Language

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Deferred

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): 1490
ACT (breakdown): 35
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.7
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): no rank
AP (place score in parenthesis): idk
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: Highest school had to offer
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Soccer 4 years, senior year captain; Ultimate frisbee, junior and senior year captain.
Job/Work Experience: Dairy queen for 2 years
Volunteer/Community service: Columbus medical association youth advisory council.
Summer Activities: P2P Student ambassador, cornell summer college
Essays: 7/10 ok
Teacher Recommendation: 1st 9/10 my english teachers LOR complimented my essay very well. 2nd 6/10 french teacher
Counselor Rec :idk
Additional Rec:
Interview:
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?:yes
Intended Major: political science
State (if domestic applicant): OH
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Well regarded public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket:200k+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):

Reflection

I am a salty dog.

Strengths: Everything except GPA
Weaknesses: GPA
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Too “typical” of an application
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted to McGill, Minnesota, and Colorado, Deferred from Cornell ED.
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:

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**Decision: Deferred **
Applied: Early Action
Objective:
ACT (breakdown): 27
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.45
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 25 %
AP (place score in parenthesis): Did not submit
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus AB, AP Government, AP Literature, Human Anatomy Honors, and Sociology
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): None

Subjective:

Extracurriculars:

  1. Physique Athlete
  2. Fitness for a Change Club Founder (motivational speaking)
  3. Fitness for a Change Social Media Founder (inspirational posts related to fitness and fulfilling celestial potential)
  4. Fitness Seminar Host (public speaking to 2,000 students)
  5. Trainer/ Dietitian (help students/ friends/ acquaintances achieve their athletic goals and develop confidence, fearlessness, and an exceptional work ethic)

Job/Work Experience: NA
Volunteer/Community service: Sharp Volunteer and an After School Activities Program Coordinator (550+ hours)
Summer Activities: Invest in personal growth in regards to fitness and inspiring others
Essays (rating 1-10, details):
Common Application: 9/10
Writing Supplement: 8/10
Recommendations (rating 1-10, details):
Teacher Rec #1:10/10
Teacher Rec #2: 9/10
Counselor Rec: 8/10
Additional Rec: Did not submit
Interview: 8/10

Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Communications
State (if domestic applicant): California
School Type: Public High School
Ethnicity: Creole- Latino
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 100,000-125,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM and geographic location

Reflection

Strengths: URM, geographic location, passion, interest, and positive grade trend
Weaknesses: GPA + Test Scores
Why you think you were rejected: Low GPA + Test Scores

General Comment : I did overcome many personal obstacles, which is reflected by grade trend. Show your passion. In my case, it wasn’t enough, but I truly do hope you all of you get into your dream school and leave a legacy in this world!

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Decision: Accepted Into University Honors Program (:

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): Didn’t report
ACT (breakdown): 33c (8 writing)
SAT II: None
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 2/200
AP (place score in parenthesis): Lang & Comp (3), US History (3)
Senior Year Course Load: Internship in Office, AP Calc, AP Bio, Orchestra, Gifted English, Physics, Drafting (heaviest course load at my school)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Honors Society

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Orchestra (Cello), Student Council (President), Interact Club (VP), Theatre (Stage Manager), Varsity Tennis, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer
Job/Work Experience: 2 years as a cashier
Volunteer/Community service: 200 hours through interact
Summer Activities: Workbas cashier
Essays: 9/10 - An essay that I can honestly say I am very proud of. I wrote about Tennis and how it has effected me but in a indirect way.
Teacher Recommendation: Sent in two and did not read either
Counselor Rec: 5/10 (not gonna lie the grammar was bad)
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: None
Other:

Applied for Financial Aid?: None
Intended Major: Geology, College of Science
State (if domestic applicant): Louisisna
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Black
Gender: Female
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): I’m nothing special, really

Reflection: I wasn’t expecting to even get in and the fact that I was accepted to the honors colleges makes me hecka happy.

Strengths: Lots of hard work these past four years
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: I focused on tennis
Weaknesses: maybe my ACT could have been higher, idk
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: My stats are high but other than that I have no idea
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted: Tulane, LSU, LA Tech
Deferred: none
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: I have no idea man I’m just happy to be in.

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Deferred
1480 SAT
4.1 W GPA

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and 750 math 2 730 chem
4 5s on AP tests

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**Decision: Accepted **

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): Old SAT - 2220 (780 W, 710 M, 730 CR)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): School only provides weighted - 4.2 W
AP (place score in parenthesis): World History (4), Literature (4), Environmental Science (4)
Senior Year Course Load: 4 APs (Psychology, Language/Composition, French, Statistics), Calculus, Physics
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): None

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): French Club (Member of executive board), Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Women’s Empowerment Club, Humanitarian Club, 2 years of varsity cheerleading, three instruments + singing/songwriting (guitar, bass, ukulele - self taught on bass and ukulele)
Job/Work Experience: Camp counselor
Volunteer/Community service: Church volunteering
Summer Activities: Precollege programs at Yale and NYU
Essays: 9/10
Teacher Recommendation: 10/10
Counselor Rec: 10/10

Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Communication Studies/Marketing
State (if domestic applicant): New Jersey
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: 200k+

Reflection

Strengths: SAT writing score, essay, recommendations
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: I really focused on my passion for music in my essay
Weaknesses: SAT math score
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: My test scores and GPA were pretty high and I think every aspect of my application was strong
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Applied to Villanova, BU, GW, NYU. Haven’t heard back from anywhere else yet!

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Decision: Deferred

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): 1440 (720M/720R)
ACT (breakdown): Did not take
SAT II: 780 US History
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): no rank
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP US History (5), Biology (3), AP Calculus AB, AP United States Government, AP Physics C, AP Economics, AP Psychology
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus AB, AP United States Government, AP Physics C, AP Economics, AP Psychology, Honors Senior English, Art History, C++ Programming
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Harvard Book Award, Community Service Award

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Tewksbury Tutors (Founder)
DECA (Fundraising Coordinator), state finalist in finance competition
NHS (Vice President)
School Council (Student Representative)

Job/Work Experience:
Hardware Store (18 months)

Volunteer/Community service:
Tutoring
Summer track camps and road races
NHS projects

Summer Activities:
Socioeconomics Research at local community college
Bentley Wall Street 101 Camp
Published Financial Journalist at Seeking Alpha

Teacher Recommendation:
Both 8/10
Counselor Rec: 7/10
Additional Rec: got one from research dean who I did economics research with
Interview: N/A
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: yes
Intended Major: Finance
State (if domestic applicant): MA
Country (if international applicant): USA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 180K
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None

Reflection

Strengths: Very finance focused application with related EC’s, high GPA
Weaknesses: SAT score, demographics
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Northeastern EA takes the top stats applicants, and my SAT scores were on the lower end of the pool
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted to Fordham, waiting on other schools
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:

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[ size=4][ color=#008000]Decision: Accepted [/size][/color]

Objective: Honors with 28k scholarship (I thought the scholarship only goes up to 25k?)

SAT I (breakdown): 1500
ACT (breakdown): 35
SAT II: 800s in math 2 chem and bio
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.92
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
AP (place score in parenthesis):
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: a bunch of APs
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Siemens regional finalist, ISEF 2nd place

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Mathletes (president 11-12), Rock band (drummer since age of 5), co-president of class
Job/Work Experience:Lifeguard
Volunteer/Community service: 200+hrs at inschool and local places
Summer Activities: Research at a research college
Essays: 8/10
Teacher Recommendation: 9/10 and 8/10
Counselor Rec: 9/10
Additional Rec:
Interview: N/A
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Comp sci
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: M
Income Bracket: <50k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):

Reflection

Strengths: Grades, honors
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
Weaknesses: i need money :frowning:
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: safety school, so this was expected
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: deferred at Columbia and MIT
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:

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**[color=#008000]Decision: Accepted **/color
Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): Didn’t take
ACT (breakdown): 35 composite, 1 sitting. 33 Math, 36 English, 35 Reading, 35 Science.
SAT II: 790 Math II, 750 Bio M
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.87
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t do ranks or percentiles, but definitely not within top 15% for GPA.
AP (place score in parenthesis): Biology (5) US History (5) Language and Composition (5) Calc AB (5) Statistics (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): None
Senior Year Course Load: AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, AP Literature, AP Physics, Yearbook, Teacher’s Aide
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): None :slight_smile:

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Yearbook (Editor in Chief, 3 years)
Varsity Track (Unofficial Jumps Leader, 3 years)
Acts of Random Kindness Club (Treasurer, 3 years)
Key Club (Editor, 3 years)
Design It Club (Vice Pres, 1 year)

Job/Work Experience: Two summers at a very science + arts geared camp for elementary and middle school students. Technically a part time job, but spent 6 hrs a day, 5 days a week there for the entire break.
Volunteer/Community service: 300+ hours, but very little of it long term. Got most through Key Club. Some volunteering at a Chinese culture summer camp.
Summer Activities: See job/work experience. The one summer that I wasn’t at camp, I spent taking a Precalc course.
Essays: Meh. Decent common app, but nothing particularly special.
Teacher Recommendation: One from my Honors and AP Bio teacher, who I now TA for! Haven’t read, but I’m sure is stellar. Another from my Stats teacher, who doesn’t know me as well, but is a great writer – no idea how this one is.
Counselor Rec: Meh. Didn’t know the counselor, positive that it was cookie cutter.
Additional Rec: Yearbook advisor, and the only letter that I got to read. Nothing really stood out, but it was filled with a loooot of praise. Showed that she really respected me and my work ethic.
Interview: Didn’t take one.

Applied for Financial Aid?: Nope
Intended Major: Biology
State (if domestic applicant): CA
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public, Large, graduating class of 450
Ethnicity: Asian American
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: 250k+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): I’m bland :slight_smile:

Reflection
Sort of predicted I’d be accepted (I hope I’m not being too cocky), but really didn’t expect to receive as much money as I did. 28k a year is very nice!

Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Not exactly a hook, but I made sure that a lot of my application focused on responsibility and independence, my defining traits. Wrote my common app essay on it, had letters written about both my leadership ability and work ethic, and showed the evidence in my ECs. Didn’t focus too much on academic ability because I felt that my stats spoke for themselves.
Weaknesses: I hate to say it, but…income bracket, ethnicity, and location. Lack of long term volunteer commitments.
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: My stats made me a competitive applicant, and my letters probably pushed me over the edge. Mediocre essay, but it wasn’t poor enough to get me rejected.
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Michigan State, with quite a few scholarships/grants/offers, or whatever else you wanna call it. Waiting on UChicago EA
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Again, I’m bland. I’m sure being yearbook editor helped, but it’s certainly not unique.

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Pick one:

Decision: Accepted with honors and $27k scholarship

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown):
ACT (breakdown): 34
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.87
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 10%
AP (place score in parenthesis): 10 AP classes (including this year), don’t feel like listing them
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load:
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): none except AP Scholar w/ distinction and National commended scholar

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Job/Work Experience: 10 hr a week job
Volunteer/Community service: 4 hours every week
Summer Activities: n/a
Essays: CommonApp was okay… I don’t consider my writing that good.
Teacher Recommendation: Not sure
Counselor Rec: Not sure
Additional Rec:
Interview:
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: yeah
Intended Major: Computer Engineering
State (if domestic applicant): FL
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket:
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none

Reflection

Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
Weaknesses: Extracurriculars, essay (not really sure)
Why you think you were accepted: test scores, grades
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:

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**Decision: Accepted + 27k scholarship! **

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): NA
ACT (breakdown): 35©, 31(m), 36(e), 35®, 36(s) (1 attempt)
SAT II: 770 (US History), 780 (Chemistry)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/196
AP (place score in parenthesis): Chemistry (5), Calculus AB (4), US History (5), English Language (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): NA
Senior Year Course Load: AP Spanish, AP US Government, AP Biology, AP English Literature, Dual Enrollment History and Calculus
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National merit semi-finalist, AP scholar, some school awards (i.e. Chemistry, Spanish, and History student of the year)

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Science mentorship program (director), medical club (leader and co-founder), school ambassador (committee leader), Science Bowl (team captain), science club (leader), cross country (varsity senior year), NHS
Job/Work Experience: Research internship at local hospital (unpaid, but my work will be published and my abstract was included in my application), summer public health internship with a local NGO in Nicaragua
Volunteer/Community service: center for medically fragile children camp counselor during summer and activity leader during year
Summer Activities: see above
Essays: pretty good, my essay highlights intellectual curiosity and love of learning as well as my interest in global health
Teacher Recommendation: should be very strong, one from my AP Chem teacher who is also the faculty adviser for the Science Bowl team, one from my APUSH and AP gov teacher who really likes me
Counselor Rec: also good, my counselor likes me and we talk frequently, she also included quotes from other teachers who like me
Additional Rec: from my research mentor who I have been working with for four years, should be very positive
Interview: NA
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: yes
Intended Major: Health Science
State (if domestic applicant):
Country (if international applicant): NA
School Type: Private, Catholic
Ethnicity: White
Gender: F
Income Bracket:
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None

Reflection

Strengths: high numbers, good recommendations, strong ECs
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: I emphasize my research quite a bit as it is on a global health topic and I have been doing it for four years
Weaknesses: low-ish math score on ACT, no huge awards
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: probably my numbers and my ECs?
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: haven’t heard yet!
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: possibly my research since I have been doing it for four years

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Decision: Deferred D’Amore Mckim

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1460 (790 M & 670 R&W)
ACT (breakdown): N/A
SAT II: Physics (790) Math II (770)
Unweighted GPA (out of 100): 94.74
Weighted GPA: N/A
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):School doesn’t rank
AP (place score in parenthesis): Stats (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP BC Calc, AP Physics C, AP Micro, AP Macro, AP US Govt, Spanish VH, Forms of Writing / Sports Literature, and Accounting
Major Awards: Only small school awards: Departmental Certificates of Merit, National Honors Society, Scholar Athlete

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):

  • Stock Market Club (Founder and President)
  • Entrepreneurs Club (Treasurer)
  • Active Youth (Treasurer) : Non profit website that helps and encourages kids to exercise and eat well
  • Soccer: School and Club
  • Baseball: School
  • Best Buddies
  • FBLA
  • Youth Court
    Job/Work Experience:
  • Two summers at local minor league baseball stadium as cook/dishwasher
    Volunteer/Community service:
  • Hi5 Sports (20 hours): help kids with disabilities play and enjoy sports
  • Tutor (30 hours)
    Summer Activities: soccer, work, etc.
    Essays (rating 1-10, details):
  • Common App: 9/10 really liked it; choose challenged idea prompt

Recommendations (rating 1-10, details): overall they didn’t make or break my applications
Teacher Rec #1: 9/10 Honors US History Teacher
Teacher Rec #2: 8/10 AP Stats Teacher
Counselor Rec: 7/10 Didn’t know each other too well but we got along well
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: N/A

Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: Yessir
Intended Major: Finance
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant): USA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: Low enough for substantial aid
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Zip zero none

Reflection

Strengths: EC’s, essay, SAT IIs, upward trend
Weaknesses: Not most rigorous course load except senior year (1 AP through junior year and 6 senior year), only average SAT and GPA, counselor rec, no major awards, no hooks
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Probably my course rigor through junior year. NEU probably deferred me to see how I would do this year with 6 APs.
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Accepted to BC. Still waiting EA for Gtown, Villanova, and SUNY Binghamton and RD for Bentley, NYU, and GW.

General comments:
This was my first college decision so I was disappointed to see I got deferred but it really wasn’t at the top of my list so my mood changed drastically about an hour later when I got accepted to Boston College. Will hope for better luck in the RD round but I know I’ll have a great option in BC either way.

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**Decision: Accepted EA, Dean’s Scholarship (12k/yr), Criminal Justice/Political Science Double Major in College of Social Sciences and Humanities **

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): n/a
ACT (breakdown): 34C (33E, 32M, 36R, 36S, 10W)
SAT II: 750 Math II
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.84
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a (top 30%)
AP (place score in parenthesis): government (4), us history (4), literature (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): none
Senior Year Course Load: ap calculus ab, ap statistics, ap economics (micro and macro), advanced photography, advanced journalism, global issues/contemporary american issues, contemporary global literature
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): commended for national merit, ap scholar

Subjective

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): varsity mock trial (captain of jv junior year, won multiple awards, placed 9th at individual worldwide tournament), soccer for club and high school (captain of club team and jv two years in a row), happiness club, reporter for school paper, tutoring, girls committee for my grade, etc.
Job/Work Experience: babysitting/tutoring/petsitting consistently throughout high school, social media and web design for a realtor over the summer
Volunteer/Community service: national charity league since 7th grade (it’s a mother/daughter charity org)
Summer Activities: camp counselor in training, website design from above, columbia university summer program
Essays: really solid (common app only)
Teacher Recommendation: two of them, also really solid, they know me well
Counselor Rec: really solid, she knows me super well
Additional Rec: just got the two teachers
Interview: n/a

Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: Criminal Justice/Political Science Double Major
State (if domestic applicant): CA
Country (if international applicant): n/a
School Type: top private school, sends a lot of kids to top colleges, 99% of people go to college
Ethnicity: white
Gender: female
Income Bracket: 200k+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none

Reflection

Strengths: test scores and essay
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: tried to market myself as a specialist in law/poli sci (mock trial, taking related classes, etc.)
Weaknesses: gpa maybe? and class rank, but my school is super competitive
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: pretty sure my score put me over the top, and the fact that i applied to what is most likely a pretty small/specialized major that i was qualified in!
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: no word yet – waiting on georgetown EA decision, rest are RD
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: i would say the “specialization” i tried to create for myself, but i’m really not sure!! super excited though :slight_smile:

good luck, everyone! neu is an amazing place.

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[ size=4][ color=#FFA500]Decision: Deferred [/size][/color]

SAT I (breakdown): 2020 old (did not submit)
ACT (breakdown): 34C (36M, 35S, 33W, 31R)
SAT II: (did not submit either) 700 Math2 690BioM
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.5 (I do not know weighted because my school does not submit GPA actually)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): (my school does not submit rank)
AP (place score in parenthesis): Did not submit any
IB (place score in parenthesis): Did not submit any
Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Calc BC, IB HL World Literature, AP Comp Sci A, Advanced Woodworking,
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): none

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): (Junior State of America), Piano, (South Asian Multicultural Organization of Student Alliance), (Junior Peer Mentor), (Summer Camp counselors for incoming freshmen)
Job/Work Experience: Internship at Enterra Solutions, we worked with the Dalai Lama Center at MIT
Volunteer/Community service: hospital (60+ hrs), service trip to Tanzania with Rustic Pathways
Summer Activities: Took courses at local community college, People to People, Rustic Pathways
Essays: Wished I put more effort
Teacher Recommendation: One of them was my advisors both great teachers
Counselor Rec: idk shes new to the school
Additional Rec: My employer, he’s very successful guy
Interview: N/A
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Neuroscience
State (if domestic applicant): PA
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Private <600
Ethnicity: Indian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 300k+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Indian

Reflection

Strengths: my test scores, my difficult schedule, fact that I applied EA, many extracurricular leadership positions
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
Weaknesses: unweighted GPA
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: My GPA ( kinda of upset)
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted w/ scholarship (Drexel, Temple, Ursinus)
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: honestly i dont remember

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**Decision: Accepted **

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): 2090 (640 CR 770M) one sitting
ACT (breakdown): N/A
SAT II: 760 chem, 730 US, 800 math 2
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): approximately 3.7? school uses different scale (4.1/4.5 UW, 4.34/5.5 W).
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): Euro (3), Chem (4), US (4), Physics 1 (3)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP bio, AP psych, AP Macro and Micro econ, AP Lit, AP Calc BC, band. RIP.
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Presidential service award (2 bronze), nyc mayor award for community service

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Korean Club (founder, co-pres), Literary Magazine (VP), Pit orchestra, key club, honors societies (including NHS)
Job/Work Experience: kumon teacher from 11th-current
Volunteer/Community service: part of a youth outreach program that helps victims of domestic violence (VP), a lot of little things through the program that i took leadership of.
Summer Activities: volunteering and prep school lol
Essays: 9/10. about a specific experience I had during a community service hour. talked about how i made a difference in the community by helping a victim of DV, etc etc.
Teacher Recommendation: 6-7/10, from my AP Chem and APUSH teacher. wasn’t reaaally close with them, tbh.
Counselor Rec: 8/10, she waited until september to do mine, idk why (i was one of the 3 she left to do after school started). maybe she was waiting for more teacher feedbacks??
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: N/A
Other

Applied for Financial Aid?: yes
Intended Major: 0-6 Pharmacy program
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public. Privileged white neighborhood with some unmotivated kids here and there
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: F
Income Bracket: Middle class (100K<)
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Immigrant - moved from Korea when I was 7, but am now a naturalized citizen. Parents went to 2-year colleges in Korea and language schools (or something like that) in Australia.

Reflection

Strengths: My essay really reflected something that not a lot of high schoolers normally do. Hopefully triggered their emotions.
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:

Weaknesses: I feel like I didn’t have enough science hooks?
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: essay and a lot of luck
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: accepted to other pharmacy program schools, including rutgers and buffalo.
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Rather than getting involved in various activities, I really focused on a few (women’s rights, culture, a hint of science). Maybe they saw me doing something similar in NEU?