Hi guys! With early action decisions coming out, I thought I’d go ahead and start a discussion! Congrats to anyone who’s been accepted and good luck to those still awaiting your decision(myself included)! Just put your stats in as follows:
Decision: Accepted, Rejected, Waitlisted
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[ *] SAT I (breakdown):
[ *] ACT:
[ *] SAT II:
[ *] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):
[ *] Weighted GPA
[ *] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
[ *] ELC?:
[ *] AP (place score in parenthesis):
[ *] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[ *] Senior Year Course Load:
[ *] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
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[ *] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
[ *] Job/Work Experience:
[ *] Volunteer/Community service:
[ *] Personal Statement:
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[ *] Applied for Financial Aid?:
[ *] Intended Major:
[ *] State (if domestic applicant):
[ *] Country (if international applicant):
[ *] School Type:
[ *] Ethnicity:
[ *] Gender:
[ *] Income Bracket:
[ *] Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.):
[ /list][ b]Reflection[ /b][ list]
[ *] Strengths:
[ *] Weaknesses:
[ *] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
General Comments on decision:
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?:
Decision: Accepted
Objective:
SAT 1: 670 CR, 760 Writing, 770 Math(2200 total)- took it twice got 1940 the first time
ACT: did not participate
SAT 2: 690 US History, 780 Math 2
Weighted GPA: 3.40
UW GPA: 3.27
AP: no scores sent, self-reported US History 4 and AP Psychology 4
Senior Courseload: AP Statistics, AP World History, Regular English, Anatomy/Physiology, Band, Gov./Econ., Marching Band
Major awards: none
Subjective:
extreme upward trend from sophomore year to junior year in terms of GPA
4 years band, 4 years marching band, 4 years cross country, 4 years track
Volunteer/Community Service: volunteer marching band 48 service house(separate from 4 years marching band)
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Statistics
State(if domestic applicant): CA
School Type: public
Ethnicity: Chinese American
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $220,000/year
Hooks: extreme upward trend in GPA from sophomore year to junior year
Reflection
Strengths: upward GPA trend, SAT 1 and SAT 2 Math, good essay
Weaknesses- Low overall GPA, not many special ecs
Why do you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: My sat score was way above average at 2200 and I had a really good upward GPA trend. My school is tough as the average sat score is 1990 in my high school.
General Comments: Happy to know I got into Ohio State! Go Buckeyes! Same day they won the BCS Title!
Decision: Accepted
SAT I (breakdown): n/a
ACT: 33
SAT II: n/a
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.368
Weighted GPA: 3.612
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 38/356
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Calc AB (4), AP Euro (3), AP Lit (4), AP US History (5), AP Physics (3)
IB (place score in parenthesis): n/a
Senior Year Course Load: AP Chem, French 5, AP Gov, AP Calc BC, Russian Lit (Independent Study)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): n/a
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Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Thespians (VP), STEM Club (Treasurer), NHS, Quiz Bowl. Tri-M, Community Theatre
Job/Work Experience: n/a
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer work with church, tutoring, some other random stuff
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Linguistics
State (if domestic applicant): OH
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: <$50,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): First Gen.
Strengths: ACT score, essay…extracurriculars maybe? I don’t think they put much weight in the teacher recs, but I’m pretty confident that mine was good
Weaknesses: GPA, more leadership, more community service
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Decent test score and some luck maybe
General Comments on decision: Really, REALLY happy I got in! Just waiting on the financial aid package and I’ll be all set. Can’t wait to be a buckeye this fall
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?: YES 
For my son:
Decision: Accepted
ACT:28
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.667
Senior Year Course Load: All community college classes: ARTS196,197;ENGL255;PLSC157;PSSC158; ASTY152;ENGL257;HSTR151;MTHM151;MUSC261;PSYH151
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): PhiThettaKappa Honors (2 yr college); Deans list last 3 semesters
Applied for Financial Aid?: FAFSA
Intended Major: Meterology
State (if domestic applicant): Ohio
School Type: Early College High School
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $90-95k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): 1st generation
General Comments on decision: Very happy…only 2 schools in OH that offer major.
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?: Yes…accepted last evening.
Reposting(messed up on my intended major):
Decision: Accepted
Objective:
SAT 1: 670 CR, 760 Writing, 770 Math(2200 total)- took it twice got 1940 the first time
ACT: did not participate
SAT 2: 690 US History, 780 Math 2
Weighted GPA: 3.40
UW GPA: 3.27
AP: no scores sent, self-reported US History 4 and AP Psychology 4
Senior Courseload: AP Statistics, AP World History, Regular English, Anatomy/Physiology, Band, Gov./Econ., Marching Band
Major awards: none
Subjective:
extreme upward trend from sophomore year to junior year in terms of GPA
4 years band, 4 years marching band, 4 years cross country, 4 years track
Volunteer/Community Service: volunteer marching band 48 service house(separate from 4 years marching band)
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Actuarial Science
State(if domestic applicant): CA
School Type: public
Ethnicity: Chinese American
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $220,000/year
Hooks: extreme upward trend in GPA from sophomore year to junior year
Reflection
Strengths: upward GPA trend, SAT 1 and SAT 2 Math, good essay
Weaknesses- Low overall GPA, not many special ecs
Why do you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: My sat score was way above average at 2200 and I had a really good upward GPA trend. My school is tough as the average sat score is 1990 in my high school.
General Comments: Happy to know I got into Ohio State! Go Buckeyes! Same day they won the BCS Title!
I may attend. Hoping for a scholarship: )!
For my S:
Decision: Accepted
ACT: 31
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.7
Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, Honors Phys, Honors Calc, Honors physics
Major Awards: n/a
Applied for Financial Aid?: FAFSA
Intended Major: biology
State (if domestic applicant): PA
School Type: Small highly ranked public school (#3 in state)
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Scouting (Eagle Scout and all leadership positions), Mathletes, Debate, Chess/Game club (Pres.), 2 years JV/V Football
Job/Work Experience: 2 part-time jobs
Volunteer/Community service: Tons of volunteers hours through scouting
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: over $100,000
Hooks : Not really sure
General Comments on decision: Excited but undecided. MUST get some scholarhsip to attend. Acfcepted at Pitt, Penn State and almost full tuition at Temple
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?: Want to but …
You should receive the 12k annually national buckeye scholarship!
@metalmonk28 i hope that will be the case!
With his ACT and SAT it should be almost guaranteed.
Decision: Accepted
SAT I (breakdown): n/a
ACT: 30
SAT II: n/a
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.3
Weighted GPA: n/a
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a
AP (place score in parenthesis): Calculus (3)
IB (place score in parenthesis): n/a
Senior Year Course Load: Honors Statistics, Honors Biology, Biology Electives, English Electives
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): n/a
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Water polo (Team captain), Varsity Swimming, Dorm Life (Prefect)
Job/Work Experience: two years as a barista, one year as a chocolate store salesperson
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer at the Milo Foundation (dog shelter), knitting with the elderly
Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: biology
State (if domestic applicant): California
Country (if international applicant): US
School Type: Private Boarding School
Ethnicity: white
Gender: female
Strengths: leadership positions, ACT score, sports, ECs
Weaknesses: GPA
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: My school has a really hard curriculum and despite my GPA, I have really great extracurriculars and leadership positions
General Comments on decision:
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?: Maybe
Decision: Accepted
[ *] SAT I (breakdown):CR 550, W: 770, M 680
[ *] ACT:28
[ *] SAT II:Chemistry 650, Maths 2:700
[ *] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):3.5
[ *] Weighted GPA
[ *] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):6th
[ *] ELC?:
[ *] AP (place score in parenthesis):
[ *] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[ *] Senior Year Course Load:
[ *] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
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[ *] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):Class Captain in sports events
[ *] Job/Work Experience:
[ *] Volunteer/Community service:
[ *] Personal Statement:
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[ *] Applied for Financial Aid?:yes
[ *] Intended Major:CS
[ *] State (if domestic applicant):Out of State
[ *] Country (if international applicant):
[ *] School Type:
[ *] Ethnicity:
[ *] Gender:Male
[ *] Income Bracket:<60K
[ *] Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.):
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[ *] Strengths:Good academics, extra curricular activities
[ *] Weaknesses:
[ *] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
General Comments on decision:
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?:maybe
For my S:
Decision: Accepted
SAT: 1320 (Math: 700/ Reading: 620)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.7
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus, IB Geography, English, Astronomy, Finance, Chorus
Major Awards: n/a
Applied for Financial Aid?: FAFSA
Intended Major: Engineering
State (if domestic applicant): VA
School Type: Large highly ranked public school (#150 nationwide)
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Lacrosse x 2 years, JV lacrosse x1 year, Chorus World Choir Games Silver Medal, 40 hours volunteer at museum
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: over $100,000
General Comments on decision: Accepted but need to get scholarship. HOPING!!!
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?: Probably IF scholarship …
I would like a category for “Merit based aid received if accepted” if y’all would mind adding it.
Everyone who receives merit add in “merit based aid if received” in as the last thing if and when they get it.
Decision: Accepted
SAT I (breakdown): 770 Math, 720 CR, 770 Writing
ACT: Didn’t take
SAT II: 720 US History, 650 Biology E, 780 Math II, 740 World History
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.81
Weighted GPA: 4.28
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 40%
AP: World History (5), Language/Composition (5), US History (4), Biology (4)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus AB, AP Physics C, AP Government and Politics, AP Literature, Honors Spanish 5
Major Awards: National Merit Semifinalist, AP Scholar with Honor
Extracurriculars: Beta Club (President), MUN, Varsity Softball (4-year starter, Captain), Key Club
Job/Work Experience: Freedom School Teen Board, Cotillion Teaching Assistant, Veterinary Intern
Volunteer/Community service: Mitey Riders, Food Drive, Humane Society, Red Cross
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Animal Science
State: NC
School Type: Private School
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: over $100,000
Will you attend(yes, maybe, no)?: Maybe
Decision: Accepted
SAT I: 2160 (CR:730 M:740 W:690)
SAT II: Math 2: 640 Literature:670
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
Weighted GPA: 4.0
Rank: 21/187
AP: English Language(4) US History(3) Chemistry(2)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics I, Phys Ed/Health IV, AP Psychology, AP Calculus, AP English Literature, Criminal Justice
Extracurriculars: Theatre Stage Crew (Stage Manager), National Honor Society, Student Council (Secretary), Thespian Society (Treasurer), Peer Leaders, Calculus League, Math League, Book Club
Job/Work Experience: Food Runner/Hostess at 5-Star Restaurant
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: English
State: New Jersey
School Type: Small Rural Public High School
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: >$100,000 per year
Strengths: Very Strong Essay
Weaknesses: GPA Drop Junior Year
Will you attend?: Maybe
merit aid received: $12000 annually from the National Buckeye Scholarship
Congrats metalmonk28!!! My son also received the national buckeye scholarship for $12k per year for 4 years. Son will attend. Go Bucks!!
Thanks! I am still undecided, but I think I will likely attend! #repeataschampions!