***OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY OF OREGON CLASS OF 2021 THREAD***

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[color=green]Decision: Accepted[/color=green]

Merit Scholarship, if received: Summit, 9k

School/major: College of Arts & Sciences/Philosophy and Mathematics; also accepted to Clarks Honor College

Objective:

  • []SAT I (breakdown): N/A
    [    ]ACT (breakdown): 32C, 35E, 35M, 33R, 26S, 27W (34 SS)
    []SAT II (place score in parentheses): 760 US History
    [    ]Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.94
    []Weighted GPA: 4.22
    [    ]Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 11/522 unweighted, 17/522 weighted
    []AP (place score in parentheses): European History (4), US History (5), Psychology (5), English Language (5)
    [    ]IB (place score in parentheses): N/A
    []Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art 2D, AP Spanish Language, AP Macroeconomics, AP Government, AP English Literature
    [    ]Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Honor

Subjective:

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[]Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): JV Soccer (Captain), Club Soccer, Youth & Government, NHS
[]Job/Work Experience: Math Tutor, Babysitter
[]Volunteer/Community Service: Take care of my 4 younger brothers and 1 younger sister (pickup from school, take to appointments, feed snacks, help with homework)
[]Summer Activities: Student Research Intern performing breast and colorectal cancer research at major research univeristy
[]Essays: 9/10 for my main essay, 8/10 for my CHC essay, did not write optional second essay
[]Teacher Recommendations: for CHC; 9/10 (teacher loved me); 7/10 (top performer in class but no personal connection)
[]Counselor Rec: N/A
[]Additional Rec: N/A
[li]Interview: N/A[/li][/ul]

Other:

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[]State (if domestic applicant): California
[]Country (if international applicant): N/A
[]School Type: Public
[]Ethnicity: White
[]Gender: Female
[]Income Bracket: $150k
[li]Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A[/li][/ul]

Reflection:

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[]Strengths: GPA, test scores, essays, letters of recommendations
[]Weaknesses: My volunteer and community service work is virtually non-existent due to family obligations, and my decision to not take a 4th year science to double up on math might be detrimental.
[]Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: My main essay is probably the best thing I’ve ever written and my GPA and test scores are on very competitive.
[]Where else you are applying or have already applied:
Accepted - Minnesota (Honors), Oregon (Honors), Pitt (Honors), Tulane (Honors)
Applied - Berkeley, Davis, Michigan, Texas, UCLA, UCSB, UCSC, UCSD, USC, Vanderbilt, Washington, Wisconsin, WUSTL
[li]General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: Stay positive and be yourself! Go Ducks![/li][/ul]

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Is anyone else’s DuckWeb down?

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Anyone gotten their decisions yet? I applied on 10/12 and when I visited the campus they told me that early action applicants would have their decisions by 12/15. I’ve been checking daily for the past week or so on DuckWeb and all it says is “Hollistic Application Review.” Hopefully O get a decision soon.

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A handful of my friends that did early action have received their answers from Oregon, so I hope you hear back soon as well!

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Decision: Accepted

ACT: 21
SAT: 1080 (Did not send)
GPA UW: 3.56
GPA W: 3.6
AP’s: none
Honors: 3
Out of State?: Yes
Strong Essays
Strong EC’s

Also what am I supposed to do now that I got accepted, UO isn’t my top choice so I still have to wait until March for my top choice college to respond I know I have to reserve my spot but not confirm it so what should I do?

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When did you apply? My application is still in holistic review and I applied on Oct 12… My stats for those wondering, ACT: 27
GPA: 3.0
OOS
Strong EC’s
Great essay
2 Letters of Rec
My guess is I’m in holistic review for my low GPA. Still frustrating though because I was told i’d have my decision by 12/15.

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@caml99 Hey, I applied November 1st and got accepted November 17th. Mine said holistic review for only about 2 days, then it switched to “Admission Offered.” Holistic Review doesn’t mean anything bad, it just means that theyre reviewing your application holistically which is good. Maybe you should call them, I’m not sure why you haven’t been accepted yet. I think you’ll be ok though because my ACT was way below average at a 21. I’m pretty sure my essays is what made their decision right away.

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Decision: Accepted

Merit Scholarship, if received: Summit, 9k

School/major: Mathematics & Computer Science

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 710 Math, 600 R/W (1310)
ACT (breakdown): 27C, 29E, 29M, 29R, 30S, 27W (29 SS)
SAT II (place score in parentheses): N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.47
Weighted GPA: 4.00
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parentheses): World History (2), US History (2), Psychology (2), Environmental Science (2), Computer Science (2)
IB (place score in parentheses): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP GOV&POL, AP Microeconomics, Digital Media Foundations 1, AP Statistics, AP Physics 1, AP Calculus BC, English Honors 4
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Business Professionals of America: 1st @ Regionals Java Programming, 3rd @ Regionals C++ Programming

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): Varsity Soccer, NHS, Varsity cross country, Key Club, Interact Club, Business Professionals of America, Blessings in a Backpack, Junior Civitans’
Job/Work Experience: Math Tutor, McDonald’s junior year, Starbucks senior year
Volunteer/Community Service: Ronald McDonald House (cook dinner for families of residents), Blessings in a Backpack (made meals for 350+ children/week), Key Club & Junior extracurriculars’ (holiday activities with elderly + research fundraising)
Summer Activities: VPK counselor of recreation games + group leader of 10 children for 2 weeks/year for 4 years
Essays: 9/10 for my main essay, 8/10 for my CHC essay, did not write optional second essay
Teacher Recommendations: N/A
Counselor Rec: N/A
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: N/A

Other:
State (if domestic applicant): West Virginia 9th, Indiana 10th-11th, Florida 12th
Country (if international applicant): N/A
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $150k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A

Reflection:
Strengths: Essays, extracirriculars, kind of test scroes, course-load
Weaknesses: GPA
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: My essays were probably my best 2 works ever, plus I presented my ability to adapt and handle so many different responsibilities
Where else you are applying or have already applied:
Accepted - San Diego State University
Applied - UC Berkeley, UCSC, UCSD, Washington, UF,
General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: Go Ducks! Don’t believe you won’t get in, there are so many variables in the decision!

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@aucrecon09 did you already receive scholarship information? I only got an acceptance packet

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My daughter was accepted - OOS and received merit of 9k per year.

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Decision: Accepted

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): Not taken
ACT (breakdown): 32 (eng 35, math 28, sci 33, reading 33; writing 10 out of 12)
SAT II: Not taken
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.875
Weighted GPA: 4.7
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10%
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Literature (4), AP U.S. History (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, AP Language, AP Government (We The People program), College Prep Math, Nursing Assistant Lab, Nursing Assistant Theory, Student Aide, Work Experience
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity HS Swim (co-captain junior year), Competitive club swimming since 2008, National Honor Society, Human Relations Club, American Sign Language Club (secretary sophomore year), Thirst Project Club, We The People (competition-based AP government class)
Job/Work Experience: Lifeguard at 5-star Las Vegas resort and casino, while at the same time working as a barista at a cafe within a local yoga studio
Volunteer/Community service: Mentorship program with a local elementary school, community outreach within church, actively participates in the Thirst Project that my friend started (raising $12,000 to build a well in Swaziland), various events within my community.
Summer Activities: Traveling, swimming about 25 hours a week, working
Essays (rating 1-10, details): 8.5, I used my Common App essay for the Oregon App, but sadly had to cut it to meet the word limit. If I hadn’t cut it, it would have been a solid 9 or even a 10. Did not do the optional essay, and I reeeally should have applied to the Clark Honors College.

Other:
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Philosophy
State (if domestic applicant): Nevada
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public, Magnet
Ethnicity: Asian-American
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: < $100k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First-Generation American

Reflections: Overall, it was a pretty easy and strong application. I had no worries with getting in though.
Strengths: Test scores, transcript, essay
Weaknesses: Lack of 2nd essay (but really, you don’t need it)
Why you think you were accepted: See strengths
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Out of 8 schools, UO is the one I heard back from first. I also applied to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, USC, Fordham, Syracuse, and Brown (my top school.)

General Comments (if any): Should have applied to CHC! I heard from one of my friends, though, that if UO really wants to recruit you to join CHC, they’ll allow you to submit an application by invite-only. Anyone know if this is true? :slight_smile:

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@nevbean did you apply for Early Admission?

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Decision: Accepted

Merit Scholarship, if received: Apex, $16k total, $4k per year

School/major: College of Arts & Sciences/Philosophy

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT (breakdown): 25C, 22M, 29R, 24S, (7 out of 12 writing)
SAT II (place score in parentheses): N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.33
Weighted GPA: 3.96
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 30%
AP (place score in parentheses): European History (3), US History (3)
IB (place score in parentheses): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Government and Politics, AP Economics, IB Environmental, AP Psychology, IB Spanish IV, AP English Lit, Tennis (one semester)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): JV Tennis (Captain), Varsity Tennis (Captain), MUN
Job/Work Experience: N/A
Volunteer/Community Service: I have volunteered with my local PTA for the better part of eleven years, student ambassador to incoming freshman for two years
Summer Activities: Student intern with local assemblywoman, volunteer at local library
Essays: 9/10 for my main essay, did not do second optional essay
Teacher Recommendations: N/A
Counselor Rec: N/A
Interview: N/A

Other:
State (if domestic applicant): California
Country (if international applicant): N/A
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: < $100k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First-Generation American, first to graduate high school

Reflection:
Strengths: Essay, volunteer work, extracurriculars, rigor of senior year courses
Weaknesses: My GPA and scores aren’t that high
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: My main essay is pretty good, commitment of being a PTA volunteer for 11 years, doing a sport for all four years of high school, having an internship with a state assemblywoman
Where else you are applying or have already applied:

Accepted - University of Portland, Rutgers University — Camden, Rutgers University — New Brunswick, Rutgers University — Newark, Cal State Fullerton (Honors)

Applied - Berkeley, UCLA, UCSB, UCSD, UCI, Washington State University, Cal State LA
General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: Stay positive and be yourself! Go Ducks!

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@nevbean and/or @jesflo9: Congratulations!! Did you apply for early or regular admission? Thx.

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@luckymom22 I applied regular decision!

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@nevbean Well, congratulations again! Great news.

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Decision: Accepted

Merit Scholarship, if received: haven’t been notified

School/major: Pre-Business Admin

Objective:
New SAT: 1250/1600
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.65
Weighted GPA: 3.82
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 100/400
AP (place score in parentheses): AP Spanish(5)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus AB, AP Psychology, AP Government, AP Lang

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): JV Cross Country(all 4 years) , JV Softball(1 year), Latino Club(VP)
Volunteer/Community Service: around 130 volunteer hours total, cabin leader for science camp
Essays: My essays were not long but medium sized, I felt they were strong because they depicted the kind of person I am, I also wrote an optional second essay
Teacher Recommendations: none
Counselor Rec: not sure what they wrote
Additional Rec: none
Interview: none

Other:
State (if domestic applicant): California
Country (if international applicant): N/A
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Mexican
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: $120k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none

Reflection:
Strengths: GPA, test scores, essays, community service experience, rigorous courses
Weaknesses: my senior year course load (only 4 classes)
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I think I showed UO how well-rounded I am & how much I love participating and being involved in my community while maintaining a good gpa.
Where else you are applying or have already applied:
Accepted - Hofstra University
Applied - Berkeley, Irvine, SDSU, CSULB, SFSU, Seattle U, UDub
General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: Go Ducks!!

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Oh wow, DD’s portal has changed–she’s been accepted! This is her first choice so she’ll be excited, but she knows it’s a long shot because staying in-state (CA) will be more affordable. But we’ll see. I’ll post her info once she’s seen it.

Does U of O also send an email, and/or notification through the regular mail? Thx.

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@luckymom22 My daughter did not receive an email, but she did get a packet in the mail several days after her acceptance appeared on the portal.

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@lancmom Thanks!