<p>I just wanted to say to you all on cc that I have learned a lot from you and this site. Though it hasn't always been factual information, I have learned more about people in general, in particular how intelligent students respond to stress, their amazing accomplishments, as well as where their dreams may lead them. I did apply EA to Yale, and perhaps I will see some of you at Yale next fall. Woohoo! Anyway, I decided to quit posting on this site because it encourages stress and disillusionment. Not all of you will get in to Yale, I am sad to say. Who knows if I will. However, you must remember that you can be great without going to Yale...or Harvard, Princeton, or Stanford for that matter. But if you do get in, congrats! Regardless, be happy with yourself, cherish your friends and teammates, and be a leader in the world around you. In particular, stay relaxed, and don't worry. I should heed my own advice! I will leave you with this: Believe in yourself, and live in the moment. I know it's a cliche, but it's true. Good luck and farewell!</p>
<p>I can see the stress, but disillusionment? Personally my disillusions have been mutilated by CC... hehe :)</p>
<p>good luck iowagal! cc often can be a source of stress, but also a source of unification too with all us EAers together. In any case, I hope you do get in to your dream schools.</p>
<p>yeah cc is a great resource for me, but its biggest prob comes from sucking up much of my free time. for example, i should be doing some homework right now, but im addicted to cc. oh well.</p>
<p>for me, without stress induced by CC, i would have no chance in **** of getting into HYPS. Heck, i wouldn't even be applying for HYPS right now if it weren't for cc. GO CC! GO SCIPIO!</p>
<p>If i get into HYPS or wharton, i would definately continue to contribute to CC after.. if not, then sayoonara CC.</p>
<p>I agree. I remember when I thought 1400 was an awesome score...
At times this site makes me want to cry, but it's pushed me my absolute hardest, and I thank it for that.</p>
<p>The people on this site have been so nice, helpful, and supportive :) I hope we all get what we want and end up in our dream schools!!</p>
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<p>I am sorry to see you go. The stress of waiting for the decision is big. Surely you could come back and give us the good news when/if you have it. Best of wishes and try to remain hopeful and positive. Everyone on CC knows how difficult the admission process has become.</p>
<p>Sure it's stressful and there are a fair share of trolls, but this is just like talking to the "top 20" of your school, but hundreds from all over the country. That sense of competition and companionship is helpful.</p>
<p>I hope you all get into Yale. I am a Yale alum. But to keep things in perspective: I have a good job at a well known company. My two "bosses" went to Colgate and to Brandeis. Going to Yale was a great experience but does not give me an edge over people who went to other colleges except maybe it was easier getting that first interview.
To get into Yale you need straight As (or close) in everything. In the real world, you need to be very, very good at ONE thing. In my business, no one knows or cares what you got in AP Physics or if you even took it. But you'd better have a flare for writing and have an outgoing personality or you will get nowhere. In another profession, you would need very different skills. So I hope you all get into Yale - it's a great 4 years - but if you don't, know that you can be just as successful as your Ivy peers.</p>
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<p>I can just imagine the Yale admissions office. Perfect SATs, Intel Science Winner, RSI, cured liver cancer... oh! he got four Bs... oh well, throw it in the trash.</p>
<p>I think catherine was just trying to make a point, that getting into college requires a good background in pretty much everything (usually) whereas getting a good job emphasizes very strong competency in only your field.</p>