Questbridge College Prep Scholarship 2013

<p>So excited that I’m a college prep scholar!Totally did not expect to get in as I believe many deserved this opportunity and probably my stats were a bit weaker.Anyways just in case here are my stats:
SAT: 1840 (not the greatest I know and I honestly thought that this score could be the reason why I might possibly might be rejected)
PSAT:178 ( ;( )
PLAN: 25 (Sadness again)
AP Scores: AP World=4
Unweighted G.P.A. : 3.5-1st semester and 3.9 first quarter of second semester
Weighted: Usually from freshman year I had a 4.3 and then Sophmore year had a 4.5 and then suddenly i went to a 4.4 for Junior Year First semester.
Junior Year Second Semester 1 Quarter: 4.6
Junior Course Rigor: 3 APs, 2 honors and one regular
EC’s: Library Assistant (3 years)
Tutor k-6 (2 years)
Summer Reading Buddy for Low-Income children and bilingual children (3 years)
Summer Reading Game Program( 3 years)
Pre-Med Club (2 years) -Raised funds and stuff
Creative World Club ( Celebrate art from different cultures)
Creative Writing Club
Note: Usually, in these EC’s I did not carry leadership potential,but I did write about how I was able to demonstrate my personal interests in the programs and how I did help supervisors to run the summer and library programs.For clubs, I guess, they person who read my application saw my personal passion in the clubs and showed my personal side hobbies.
Teacher Recommendation: Honestly, I don’t think my math teacher wrote the greatest rec,but it was okay and I am thankful I found one teacher who could write it.
Rank: 28/1000~about 2%
School Type: Public California school suffering from budget cuts that has 4,000 students
Essays: Personally, I was totally blank on what to write about because it is just so difficult to open up and to talk about one’s own personal struggles and issues. But, soon I just picked out a moment that I still remember till this day about how I personally struggled in elementary school with English because my parents were never able to teach me on how to speak English. Also, in my personal statement I wrote about personal financial struggles my parents went through and how those encouraged me to take a stance and take a strong interest in education and look forward into the future.
Short answers basically talked about my interest in neuroscience, volunteering and tutoring. Mostly, I think they liked my short answer response on what’s one thing I would like to change about society.
Family Income: Last year was 30,000 ,but after my father lost his job now it’s 20,000 along with about $40,000 debt family has. My parents also are helping to fund my grandmother’s and uncle’s finances since we live together.
Ethnicity: Asian Indian ( parents are originally from a rural part)</p>

<p>Personally, I just believe I was lucky to win the Stanford Conference and nomination for campus trip because honestly I didn’t believe I had the brightest grades, test scores and ec’s to get in. Or maybe I’m just not seeing what the reader saw in my application and decided to accept me. I guess my essays tended to have the unexpected vibe in which I wrote about subjects totally different than what the readers thought I would write about.Also, in additional information section~I wrote how after my father lost his job, we went through a time in which we were supposed to move because we couldn’t afford living with my grandma and also I wrote how my grades are going grade in first quarter of second semester and wrote about how I am beggining a trainee job at a local hospital.Honestly, I believe many of those who got rejected deserved this scholarship too,but don’t worry. Honestly, you all have a great future ahead. I don’t know that about me,but still many of the people on this forum are doing great in school:)</p>

<p>Does anyone know anything about how they decide on help with paying for transportation to the conference?</p>

<p>Ok I am psyched since I just found out I got a full ride to an Emory summer program. My parents however are like “ask them if you can go to the Harvard, Stanford or Yale summer program”. So I was wondering if more than one university can contact you for a summer program. I really do not wanna sound ungrateful because I am already so happy to be accepted to Emory but can someone answer my parents’ question?</p>

<p>Bump 10 char</p>

<p>What you saying bump 10 ? No one got the summer yet , U the man …Great !</p>

<p>Thank you, my parents are just pressuring me into asking the lady. I really do not wanna sound ungrateful to her.</p>

<p>Bump 10char</p>

<p>congrats MIT!! When and how did you find out? Did questbridge contact you or Emory??</p>

<p>Thank you. A questbridge rep called and emailed me. I just found out yesterday. I am so surprised because my stats were mediocre for CC. I also thought my essays were terrible. I wrote them two days before the deadline. Maybe they saw something in them. Could someone please answer my always unsatisfied Asian parents?</p>

<p>Is it a nomination or is it for sure? Do you have to write additional essays now?</p>

<p>I asked the lady and she said that if i send tax returns and my financial info matches, then I am in. Again can anyone answer my parents’ question. They r starting to get on my nerves.</p>

<p>Hi IWillKillForMit, I also wrote my person essay two days prior to deadline and thought it was awful, I thought my short responses were strong but I was still nervous. After I got into the Prep program in April 22nd and didn’t hear back from any colleges I was pretty bummed, but then I got a call yesterday (May 2nd) from a representative offering a full scholarship but to the Harvard Summer Program!</p>

<p>I too was curious in whether other offers would arrive, but as of now I’m just grateful I got in anything to begin with! I’ve submitted my households tax returns and we are set to move forward - with more information and forms to be given and filled out next week. Sorry I couldn’t answer your question, but Congrats on the offer!</p>

<p>Do u wanna switch? :)</p>

<p>I just got my answer for Questbridge. They said that people only get one offer.</p>

<p>Congrats MIT! I’m confused, wasn’t the summer scholarship supposed to be released in mid-may? wish we could get an exact date :(</p>

<p>Congrats almadon! Hoping to attend Harvard ssp this summer as well</p>

<p>I dont think there is a specific day that u find out. There is still a chance you will get into a summer program though. Good Luck.</p>

<p>Iwillkill-he’s the man of man…awesome !</p>

<p>Does anyone have any idea about the Quest for Excellence awards that went with the College Prep Scholarship?</p>

<p>^^^^^ I was at the website today trying to find that info out myself. Maybe in the summer?</p>

<p>Has anyone been selected to receive 1:1 college counseling?</p>