<p>Hey guys. I just signed up because I need advice.
I was born in India, and I moved here when I was 4. Since then I've moved quite a lot. My parents have always wanted for me to go to a top-tier school, preferably Ivy</p>
<p>That's impossible.</p>
<p>My high school GPA is not up to par. Unweighted it is a 3.4, weighted barely a 4.2.
I always took the hardest classes. I always understood the concepts, but I slacked off or was very distracted throughout high school. </p>
<p>My parents are still not very Americanized. They forced me to apply to all of their dream schools. I ended up applying to 18. I don't have the heart to tell them that I will not be accepted to 16 of those schools.</p>
<p>The worst part is, however, that I regret my entire high school career already. My low grades just serve as reminders of slacking or being distracted. My essays were great, my teacher evaluations were phenomenal, I had the EC's and great test scores; but in the end, it all came down to my effort (or the lack thereof). I have gotten my act together lately, but too little too late. Today, Washington University's admission decisions were released. My uncle works there so my parents forced me to apply. Unfortunately, I know without checking what my admissions decision is. Knowing the disappointment I'll soon face week after week when mail comes in makes me regret high school even more. </p>
<p>I just don't know how to tell them. It will break their hearts. If there are any parents or students here that have any advice on how to approach my parents and let them know the harsh reality of my situation, it would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Ahh, I checked the Indian sub-forum. Unfortunately, nothing quite applies to me (as far as I checked). Everyone there seems to be more my parents’ type.</p>
<p>Lol 2290? “Above average”? Haha, you’re trolling, right? I think you’ve got a very good chance of getting into the University of Washington. Check the decision.</p>
<p>haha no Im sorry, I reread that. I dont want to come off as cocky!</p>
<p>I know that I will be rejected from Wash U no matter what. I have a 3.4 gpa and no excuse; it shows in my transcript. A 2400 could not mask that fact. I have tried very hard to make up for it, but I dont want to hope too much. I would just be fooling myself, like my parents are right now.</p>
<p>What entomom said, sorry for that misunderstanding!</p>
<p>I re-read my posts. Im sorry if I come off as a jerk, Im just not in the best mood atm!</p>
<p>Your actions define you. If you slack off, you’re a slacker. It has nothing to do with your parents.</p>
<p>Time to grow up and take responsibility for your actions… “man up” and have an adult talk with your parents. Or you can remain a child and continue to whine. Your choice.</p>
<p>I realize this, and I have tried. It does not get through to them. The only thing left is for the rejection letters to pile up. I want to avoid that as much as possible.</p>
<p>The good news is that you get to start all over again with a clean slate in a couple of months! Really and truly! That’s a very powerful thing. Don’t let your focus on the past cloud your resolve going forward.</p>
<p>Actually, the fact that you already know what the decisions will be for the 16 rejections may be a blessing in disguise. The majority of kids with a decent shot at those schools will also likely be rejected, but they have the anxiety of not knowing what the results will be. </p>
<p>Do either of the remaining schools seem likely? Obviously, you should be focusing on the opportunities that those schools present. </p>
<p>I applied to some ivies, some public ivies as well.</p>
<p>The schools I would actually be happy to get into would be UVA, Boston cOllege, or NYU. But my odds are slim.</p>
<p>Thank you floridad. This whole college thing jumped on both me and my parents who had no experience. I wish I had applied to UK schools after reading your post </p>
<p>I can always transfer for graduate school, right?</p>
<p>I think I will have my parents read this post.</p>
<p>Thanks nottelling, that really, really helped.</p>
<p>I already have started to focus on what I am going to do in college. I expect to go to maybe Boston University or University of Illinois. I hope I can make the most of myself in these schools and make my parents proud!</p>
<p>i do not feel that your grades are your problem. your high sat’s reflect wonderful potential. my guess is that there is a divide between your parents wishes and your own wishes for yourself. if that is the case then your only real option is to claim your independence. i was going to make a long post, but that really reflects my opinon.</p>
<p>Do you want to have a pity party, or check your results? Go see what happened… you have a chance at Wash U. My kid got into U of Chicago with a 3.7 this year, and Wash U is a step below that. You have great test scores, good recs, and good ECs. All you really need to do is get into one college anyway, you can’t go to more than one … it isn’t your fault if your parents aren’t realistic about your chances. As you just said, make your best choice from the options you end up with, and work hard there and have some fun. You will be amazed at how much fun you can have when you get out of the house. :)</p>
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