What is going on everyone? You know, besides for AP and SAT studying that is being disrupted every few minutes because you desperately want (need) to know whether or not you go the QB College Prep Scholarship? Anyways, here is a result thread for anyone who applied this year. Yup. If you have the template to copy and paste, that would be fantastic! Anyways, let us all commence with our studying and worrying.
Rejected
GPA: 4.0/4.0 (my school doesn’t have the weighted system)
AP classes: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics, AP Biology, Advanced Chemistry (all in junior year, sophomores are not allowed to take APs)
SAT: 2230 (690CR 800M 740W 8essay)
ACT: 35 (35 each except for Reading:34)
(Both are one sitting.)
Asian, international student
Income bracket: <30000
Not URM or first generation
EC: leader of art club, volunteer at local hospital and an organization that teaches art to poor children, 2 years Jv soccer, math club, key club, NHS, tutor 2 students and at an elementary school, several community service projects.
Main essay: probably 8/10. Friends and teachers said it’s good, moving and sincere. I like it.
Short answers: 5-7. They’re okay but I didn’t spend much time on them so they’re pretty generic. Don’t like them that much.
Strength: test scores and grades I guess. Essay is good too
Weaknesses: short answers, ECs, not first generation (last year 75%applicants are 1st-generation I think)
Comments: woaa tbh I was really disappointed 
this month I have been rejected by 2 other programs. I feel like my chance for national college match next year is gonna be so low :(( anyways, congrats those who get in, you guys are amazing 
Rejected
GPA: 97.3/99 (4.0)
AP classes: AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Spanish, AP USH
SAT: 2350 (1st sitting)
Asian
Income bracket: 40-50K
ECs: President of cancer research club, managing editor of school newspaper, independent research at MSKCC, varsity golf captain, 200+ NY-Presbyterian volunteering hours, other smaller extracurriculars
Essays: Did all of the essays the day the app was due -> probably what killed me
Rec: Good, had teacher for 2 years and have close relationship
Strengths: Grades, test scores, rec
Weaknesses: essays, not URM, not 1st-gen, I put I have a 500K valued home
Accepted
GPA: 3.96/4.0
AP Classes: Four AP classes throughout the year, two this year. 5’s on two AP tests
PLAN: 27
I have yet to take the ACT or SAT.
Income Bracket: 20,000 (Custodial Parent Only) 50,000 (Both parents)
Hooks: First Generation
EC:
President’s Club
Band (Section Head)
Academic Challenge (Captain; participated in a radio and television tournament; received awards for contributing most to my team)
A few Others
Essay and Short Answers: Feared were to grandiose but I guess they just thought I was ambitious. Focused on disadvantages within my community.
Recommendation: I have a great relationship with my teacher. She told me her recommendation was amazing.
Strength: Recommendation
Weaknesses: Extra-Curriculars; lack of test scores; income
I was really afraid I wouldn’t get it because my mom makes a lot of money. I explained my situation, however, and they clearly took it into consideration.
Apply even if you think your income is too high. Explain how you have struggled and they will take it into consideration.
Received:
Free, on-demand test prep from Kaplan
• Personalized essay coaching
• A nomination for Amherst Telementoring
• A nomination for expense-paid college visits to QuestBridge partner colleges
Result: Yale Conference, SAT prep, and nomination for a college tour
GPA: 4.013 or a 3.9 UW
APs: US History, English, Psychology, Biology
ECs: Religious Education Teacher, Student Council, Cross Country, Key Club, school Newspaper, I have specific accomplishments in some of them but I’m too lazy to write it out!
Awards: Governors Scholars Award Semi-Finalist, Student Recognition Award, High Honor Roll every quarter
Test Scores: I got better scores at the March SAT but I sent in an 1860 (530-CR, 610-M, 720-W)
Short Answers: I put a lot of time into them, so I think they were very true to me.
Essay: I wrote about Scrabble and connected it to my youth. I wrote it the day it was due so probably not as good as it could have been.
Ethnicity/Race: White/Polish
Family Income: $40k
Other important circumstances: First Gen, Mother Died, Father had history of alcoholism, was in foster care
Reasons why you think you were accepted/rejected: I don’t think I have the most heart wrenching story to tell, but writing is something I love to do, so I think that may have impressed them. I also emphasized my love for medicine. Congrats to everyone!
Rejected
GPA: 4.0/4.0 (my school doesn’t have the weighted system)
AP classes: AP Calculus AB, AP Physics C:Mechanics, AP World History(5), AP Spanish Language(5), (Calc and Physics this year)
College classes: I’m a running start student, meaning that I am currently in college and in high school, and I will graduate high school with my AA
SAT: 1990 (600CR 700M 690W)
ACT: Have not taken
Mexican American
Income bracket: <60000
First Generation
EC: Upward Bound including the summer program and being a student leader, National Honor Society, Being a tutor at my high school for about 2 yrs a week, math club president, science club and fair for 2 years, DECA competitor for 2 years, plus substantial communtiyy service in each club,
Personal statement: thought it was strong, told so by a college admissions specialist
Short answers: weaker b/c weren’t very specific
Strengths: grades, being first gen and a college student
Weaknesses: short answers, ECs, and test scores
Comments: I just am so… Shocked? This is the first time that I’ve applied to a competitive program, and I wasn’t prepared for this type of rejection… Ad now I’m scared b/c I submitted the same personal statement and ECs for Nordstrom… 
Accepted!
GPA: Don’t have an unweighted, weighted is on a weird scale but its a 100.6, translates to something like a 3.8-4.0, all A’s and 1 B
AP Classes: AP World (9-10th), AP US, AP Psych, AP Composition (all 11th), all other classes are Honors level
208 PSAT (72/71/65)
No SAT/ACT scores, 3 on AP World
Income: <30,000
Ethnicity: White
Hooks: Single-parent, first generation American
EC’s:
Lead roles in fall and spring shows (3 years),
Elected student government (3 years) Freshmen Vice, Soph Pres, Executive Treasurer
Glee Club (3 years),
TV Studio Production Team (3 years)
Borough and Chancellors Student Advisory Council (1 year)
Health and Fitness Week Leader (2 years)
Club President and Event Organizer (2 years)
Essays:
Mini Essay 1- Took an interesting path with this one, pretty solid 7.5-8/10
Mini Essay 2- Wrote about Psychology, how it relates to me being social/extrovert 9/10
Mini Essay 3- Applied an experience to my growth well but think it was pretty meh 7/10
Personal Statement- Proud of this one, good chronological progression of how my challenges in life made me into the leader I am today 9/10
Recommendation:
AP English Teacher, pretty close with her and while I didn’t read it I’m sure she wrote a good letter 8.5-9/10
Strengths: Extracurriculars, my scores/grades were pretty good too
Weaknesses: Mini-essays could’ve been better, but glad it didn’t affect me too negatively
Received:
NYC Award, Fein Fellow
• A gift card for a new laptop computer
• An invitation to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference
• Quest for Excellence New York City Award
• Free, on-demand test prep from Kaplan
• Individualized college guidance from a trained QuestBridge counselor
• A nomination for an all-expense-paid college visit
Accepted!
GPA: 3.94
AP Classes: AP Psych
ACT: 30
Income: <50,000
Ethnicity: White
Hooks: First Generation College student, Abuse
EC’s:
HPAC historian
Spanish Club President
Speech and Debate Spirit Officer
NHS
Book CLub
Youth Group
TV Studio Production Team
Essays:
Mini Essay 1- Ehh pretty average. 6/10
Mini Essay 2- Wrote about Psychology and L-Dopa 8/10
Mini Essay 3- Talked about an english paper ehh 7/10
Personal Statement- Proud of this one, goodstory and message 9/10
Recommendation:
TV Production teacher, loves me to death. Didnt read it but I’d say 9/10
Strengths: Extracurriculars, Leadership, ACT Scores and Personal Statement
Weaknesses: Short Answers could have been better!
Received:
• An invitation to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference
• Free, on-demand test prep from Kaplan
• Individualized college guidance from a trained QuestBridge counselor
• A nomination for an all-expense-paid college visit
There’s another main thread I believe that has this nice template
GUYSS USE THIS
NOTE: Don’t forget to REMOVE SPACES from the BEGINNING of each TAG while you fill this out!
Example: Spaces [ color], vs. No Space [color]
[ color=green][ b][ size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED**[/color][/size=4]
[ color=red][ b][ size=4]Decision: DENIED**[/color][/size=4]
[ b]Objective:**
SAT I (breakdown):
ACT:
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
AP (place score in parenthesis):
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Award(s) Granted:
[ b]Subjective:**
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities:
Essays:
Teacher Recommendation:
[ b]Other:**
State (if domestic applicant):
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:
Ethnicity:
Gender:
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate):
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.):
[ b]Reflection:**
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Why you think you were accepted/rejected:
What other Scholarships will you be applying for:
[ b]General Comments: **
There’s another main thread I believe that has this nice template
GUYSS USE THIS
NOTE: Don’t forget to REMOVE SPACES from the BEGINNING of each TAG while you fill this out!
Example: Spaces [ color], vs. No Space [color]
[ color=green][ b][ size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED**[/color][/size=4]
[ color=red][ b][ size=4]Decision: DENIED**[/color][/size=4]
[ b]Objective:**
SAT I (breakdown):
ACT:
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
AP (place score in parenthesis):
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Award(s) Granted:
[ b]Subjective:**
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities:
Essays:
Teacher Recommendation:
[ b]Other:**
State (if domestic applicant):
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:
Ethnicity:
Gender:
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate):
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.):
[ b]Reflection:**
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Why you think you were accepted/rejected:
What other Scholarships will you be applying for:
[ b]General Comments: **
[size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED[/size=4]
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1980 (first try, goal is above a 2100)
ACT: 28 (terrible first try, goal is a 32)
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 19/380
AP (place score in parenthesis): APUSH (2 lol), AP Euro, AP Calc AB, AP Language
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Award(s) Granted:
An invite to Emory’s National College Admission Conference, Kaplan Test Prep, a nomination to receive an all expense-paid college visit
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
Volleyball 9
Track 10-11
XC 11
DECA International Qualifier 10-11
College Career Mentorship 11
National Honor Society - Relay for Life chair member 11
Hancock Youth Leadership 11
I think I’m forgetting a few!
Job/Work Experience:
Have worked at a fine dining restaurant since the start of high school, also work at a locally bakery during the holidays
Volunteer/Community service:
Safety Town (75 hrs)
Open Arms Rape Crisis Center (75 hrs)
Various other volunteer opportunities in the community, totaling around 200 hrs
Summer Activities:
HOBY Ambassador (10)
Safety Town
Founded a summer reading program for the impoverished children in my neighborhood
Essays:
I worked super hard on my short answers and I think they showed how open-minded I am. My personal statement was less thought out, but in the end I was really proud of it.
Teacher Recommendation:
10/10 My sophomore year lit teacher and track coach who knows me very well
Other:
State (if domestic applicant): Ohio
Country (if international applicant): USA
School Type: Large, competitive, public
Ethnicity: White, but my grandma is full Japanese
Gender: Female
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate): <30000
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.):
First generation, abuse, dad is in prison and my mom abandoned my family for a little while
Reflection:
Strengths:
I really poured my heart out in my written responses. The essay was like a full circle - how I left the government funded housing I lived in and came back this year to see all of my childhood friends pregnant or not in school. They showed how much I care about diversity and how I have used my past to motivate me for my future.
Strong GPA and course load
Weaknesses:
Ehhh SAT/ACT scores
Why you think you were accepted/rejected:
I made sure to write in every box provided and I think QB got a taste of my personality
What other Scholarships will you be applying for: None yet, hope to find some more soon
**General Comments: **
Congrats, I hope to meet you all sometime! Also follow me on twitter/instagram @bellaspearman5 
I guess this is the more popular thread
Rejected
GPA: 4.0
AP classes: stats, comparative government, physics 1, calc bc, APUSH, English lang, French, and psychology
SAT: 2210
ACT: had not yet taken it at the time that I submitted the app
Income bracket: $31k, first generation Asian
EC: debate and politics related stuff
Main essay: probably 7/10. I wrote it literally the hour it was due, but I just reread it and I think it was good.
Strength: test scores and grades
Weaknesses: ECs, my house was $365k, probably essays.
[size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED[/size=4]
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2100 (650 Math, 700 CR, 750 Writing)
PSAT: 219 (69 Math, 70 CR, 80 Writing)
ACT: N/A
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.6 UW
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School does not rank
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Spanish Language (5), AP Gov, AP Stats, AP English Lit (taking other 3 this year)
IB (place score in parenthesis): School doesn’t offer IBs
Award(s) Granted:
• An invitation to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference
• Free, on-demand test prep from Kaplan
• A nomination for expense-paid college visits to QuestBridge partner colleges
Still hopeful for the Arts Award because apparently for some of the awards, they let us know later.
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
FBLA (President)
Green Dot (President)
National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society
Young Women’s Leadership Council (campus leader)
TeenPEP (Peer educator)
Snowboarding
NYU Future Imagemaker
Job/Work Experience:
Photographer for an online music magazine
Intern for Andrew Cuomo
Intern at New York Stock Exchange
Volunteer/Community service:
Volunteer at a camp for children with disabilities
Summer Activities:
interning, planning to find a job, volunteering at a summer camp, summer program at U of Notre Dame
Essays:
10/10 on the personal statement, but pretty bad on all the other shorter essays like maybe 5 or 6/10
Teacher Recommendation: 9/10 - I have her for literature and my grades are pretty good for her class … and I know her pretty well outside of class too
Other:
State (if domestic applicant): NJ
School Type: Magnet Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: F
Income Bracket (mention if FA candidate): about 30K
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority, Learning Disability, etc.): First Generation, Minority (but not URM), suffered from depression during sophomore year
Reflection:
Strengths: personal statement, recommendation, ECs
Weaknesses: definitely my GPA, my SAT scores and my lack of SAT II scores
Why you think you were accepted/rejected: probably my essay lol
What other Scholarships will you be applying for: idk, haven’t done much research yet because my guidance counselor recommended me to apply for Questbridge
**General Comments: **
Congrats to everyone who got accepted and for those who weren’t, don’t worry, there will be many opportunities to come! Just because someone has is now a CPS does not mean they will get matched and vice versa. Everyone has a lot to offer so don’t give up!
[size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED[/size=4]
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): Did not submit. PSAT Scores: 630 CR; 620 M; 650 W; 190 Total
ACT: Did not submit.
SAT II: Did not submit.
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 4
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Human Geo(4), AP Bio(4) This year: AP Calc AB, AP Comp Sci, AP Chem
AICE (place score in parenthesis): AICE General Papers(A), AICE European History©, This year: AICE Marine Science, AICE Global Perspecives, AICE English
Award(s) Granted:
Laws of Life Character Essay Competition Semifinalist 11th-12th Grade category
Top 25 Student
Academic Achievement Award
Principal’s List 4.0 or Higher GPA Award
Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Alternate
National Honor Society Inductee
Mu Alpha Theta Award
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
Computer Programming
FLVS Tech Club
National Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta
Scholar Bowl
Job/Work Experience:
Naples Regional Library Tech intern
The Xatruch Logo Designer
Volunteer/Community service:
Naples Community Hospital Summer Volunteen
Summer Activities:
Essays: Very Good
Teacher Recommendation:
I assume they were very good- she is an English teacher
Other:
State (if domestic applicant):
Florida
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic, White (Middle Eastern)
Gender: Female
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate): <30000
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.):
Minority, Immigrant at the age of 10 years old, your started from the bottom to the top story
Reflection:
Strengths:
My Personal statement is something I am really proud of
I also talked about my father’s stroke leaving my family in a financial hole
Weaknesses:
I made a mistake on my app- I put my class rank as 7 out of 213 when my transcript states I am 4 out of 316
Why you think you were accepted/rejected:
Because of my story- I talk about how growing up outside of the United States ha made me appreciative of everything I do have, and I also talk about my passion for computer programming, and how unlikely that hobby of mine is
What other Scholarships will you be applying for:
A LOT
**General Comments: **
Personal Statements are very important!!!
[size=4]Decision: DENIED[/size=4]
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 183 (submitted PSAT score)
ACT:
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.51 (yes I know it’s dreadful)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a
AP (place score in parenthesis): haven’t taken any tests yet, but currently taking AP Physics 1, AP English Language, AP Stats, AP US History, and AP Psychology (self-studying)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Award(s) Granted: none
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
Anime Club 9- beginning of 10
Spanish Club 10-11
Math Team 9-11
Track 11 (just joined this year but found out this week that I have to quit because I have to take up more work hours to help out with more bills, yay me)
Job/Work Experience:
IHOP 9 (had to commute to another state, after school/weekends, did this for about a year)
Pretzel Place in the mall 10 (did this for about 8 months but I needed more hours; only got 19-20 hours a week)
Wendy’s 11 (currently working 35 hour weeks, everyday from 5-closing, sometimes longer on weekends)
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities:
Self studying calculus and lauguagee
Essays:
7/10. Found out about this program really late on; I am not a writer
Teacher Recommendation:
Was from guidance counselor. 10/10 AMAZING
Other:
State (if domestic applicant): NJ
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: small public high school in a safe, privileged town
Ethnicity: African American (50%), mother is Moroccan and of Gypsy descent
Gender: female
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate): $50k-$55k (though dad has a legitimate gambling problem that has cost us many things)
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.): First generation (parents did not even finish elementary/middle school), I guess I am a URM
Reflection:
Strengths:
None really. I just self study math because it’s fun. I guess it’s pretty interesting that I took 5 years of math in about 3 years.
Weaknesses: essays, income, lack of ECs, GPA
Why you think you were accepted/rejected: unlike so many other kids, I had no option to dive into extracurriculars. If I did not work, my family would be living on the streets. I can’t help it if having food and shelter is important. It’s more important than extracurriculars. During the holidays I had 40 hour weeks, which took a toll on my GPA.
What other Scholarships will you be applying for: none. I probably can’t get any of them with my stats.
General comments: being rejected did not really affect me. I guess at this point I am numb to rejection. Unfortunately, it’s just something that I know too well. I have other issues that outweigh being rejected by CPS. At this point, I think I’ll just go for the local community college since it’s the only affordable option.
[size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED[/size=4]
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown):2310 (800, 800, 710)
ACT: N/a
SAT II: World Histroy-800.
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.95
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School does not rank, top percentile
AP (place score in parenthesis): Whap-5
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Award(s) Granted:
various spanish language awards
3 time state champion (track and field)
other academic stuff
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
book club, multicultural club, spanish club, community service club, track and field.
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Hospital volunteer. Lots of community service.
Summer Activities:
volunteering
Essays: All of them were 9-10/10
Teacher Recommendation:
AP bio teacher-was probably really good seeing as I got in.
Other:
State (if domestic applicant):
PA
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:
Public
Ethnicity:
African American
Gender:
Female
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate):
65,000
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.):
Minority
Reflection:
Strengths:
My scores, and my class schedule is very rigorous
Weaknesses:
My income is a bit high for the scholarship
Why you think you were accepted/rejected:
Probably my essays and my SAT scores/GPA/current schedule
What other Scholarships will you be applying for:
who knows
**General Comments: **
Decision: ACCEPTED
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT: 25 but didn’t report.
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School happened to stop rank this year, but I was 1/330.
AP (place score in parenthesis): Biology, Literature (Taking next week), Psychology
IB (place score in parenthesis):N/A
Award(s) Granted: Forensics Awards, Varsity Tennis Awards,
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis): Youth Commission(Youth Chair) , Forensics , Varsity Tennis , Student Council (Board Member), Link Crew, HOSA (President)
Job/Work Experience: N/A
Volunteer/Community service:Hospital volunteer in local Emergency Department, 100+ hours.
Key Club (Board Member)
Summer Activities:6 Week Paid internship at the local medical college, also included over 40 hours of physician shadowing.
Essays: 8/10
Teacher Recommendation:
AP Bio Teacher- Excellent. We have a great relationship, I didn’t read it but I’m positive 10/10.
Other:
State (if domestic applicant):WI
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:Public
Ethnicity: African American (1st- Generation, both my parents immigrated from Ethiopia about 20 years ago.)
Gender: Female
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate): 30K
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.): Minority, First generation college on my mother’s side, 1st generation American
Strengths: GPA, Leadership, extracurriculars and summer activities focused on my passion which is medicine, hooks.
Weaknesses: Not submitting scores.
Reflection: So honored to be chosen. I’m shocked that I was because as I got closer to finding out I was reading a lot of posts on CC and a lot of well qualified people got rejected. Also I didn’t submit scores which made me feel pretty nervous. I feel as if I really have a chance at the National Match and I’m really looking forward to the college process!! Congratulations to all my fellow CP scholars and chin up to everyone who didn’t get the scholarship. I recently got waitlisted from a local university’s 6 week summer program that I was sure I had in the bag, but then got a 7 week internship at the local medical college that I thought I wasn’t gonna get, then CPS! So sometimes this doesn’t have as much rhyme or reason as we hope, keep pushing on!!
[size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED[/size=4]
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT: 31 Composite (not at goal yet!)
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.90 (4.10ish weighted)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10% of ~550 students
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP World History (4), AP Chemistry (TBD!), AP Psychology (TBD!), AP Lang. and Comp. (TBD!)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Award(s) Granted: Academic Awards (Honor Roll, Letter, Student of Month), Debate Awards
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis): Debate (Captain), Speech, Varsity Tennis (Captain & Girls Manager), Link Crew, NHS (President)
Job/Work Experience: Kumon Math and Reading Tutor
Volunteer/Community service: Hospital Emergency Department Volunteer (100+ hours in last year), Pennies for Patients Coordinator at my high school, Volunteer Debate Judge
Summer Activities: Work + Volunteer
Essays: Short answers were good, personal statement could have used work
Teacher Recommendation: 10/10 - excellent relationship with my AP Chemistry teacher (have been in her classes for 2 years now)
Other:
State (if domestic applicant): MN
School Type: Public Suburban school
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate): 40,000-50,000
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.): First Generation College student, immigrant (born in Asia and moved when I was 5)
Reflection:
Strengths: Scores and grades with a rigorous schedule, recommendation, short answers and volunteer experience
Weaknesses: Scores and GPA not exactly where I want them to be
Why you think you were accepted/rejected: Scores and experiences
**General Comments: **
Congratulations to all that have been accepted! For those who weren’t, please know that many more opportunities will come - especially with the academic successes and well-rounded-ness of everyone in the QuestBridge Programs forum. Lastly, I’m still hoping to be contacted by one of the summer programs I marked as interested soon! Fingers crossed!
[ b][ size=4]Decision: ACCEPTED**[/size=4]
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): Didn’t submit (1830)
ACT: Took after I submitted applicatio
SAT II: none
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.90
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 8
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Art History (3) AP European History (4) (Taking five more this year)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Award(s) Granted:
Stanford Conference
Kaplan ACT
Nomination for expense-paid college visit
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
(Funny story… I ran out of time and so I was unable to completely fill it out.)
Ambassador’s Club (President), CSF (ICC), Band (Flute- section leader), Mock Trial (Defense Attorney)
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Around 100 hours
Summer Activities:
MISS Program at Cal State Fullerton
HSSRP at UCLA
Essays:
I started it two weeks before… and ended up finishing it 30 minutes before I submitted my application.
It was decent essay. 7/10
Teacher Recommendation:
It was from my AP Lang teacher! I asked her for it a month before the due date, but she went I think to Europe and ended up writing it on the day it was due. But she’s a great writer and knows me somewhat well academically.
Other:
State (if domestic applicant):
California~
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:
Public… extremely non-competitive
Ethnicity:
South Korean
Gender:
Female
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate):
<35k
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.):
First generation, low-income
Reflection:
Strengths:
I really liked my short essays. They were somewhat unique and really portrayed my thoughts and feelings well.
Weaknesses:
I didn’t submit my SAT/ACT scores. My essay honestly could have been better. There were a few awkward transitions.
Why you think you were accepted/rejected:
My transcript was the foundation and my essays probably added some personality and passion to my application.
What other Scholarships will you be applying for:
I’m not too sure. I’m just really excited and thankful that I received this scholarship!
**General Comments: **
I’m really happy. Congratulations to everyone who got the CPS! For those who didn’t, I know what rejection feels like. I got two summer rejection letters immediately before I was notified from Questbridge. It absolutely sucks and you feel hopeless. But don’t give up hope! According to the some QB finalists on facebook, many didn’t get CPS, yet still made it as finalists. My sister and her friend did not even apply to CPS, but were also finalists! And I honestly believe that some things happen so that better things can come. I was rejected from a summer program that I really wanted to go to, but ended up being able to find a better, more-fitting program because I was rejected.
Well, good luck to everyone in the future, and may you find happiness in whichever path you choose~
Decision: ACCEPTED
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT: 29
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School does not rank
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Human Geography (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): None yet but I am full IB and taking the Chemistry exam this year.
Award(s) Granted:
An invitation to Emory QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference
Free, on-demand test prep from Kaplan
Personalized essay coaching
A nomination for expense-paid college visits to QuestBridge partner colleges
Subjective:
Extracurricular Activities (place leadership roles in parenthesis):
Student Council (Junior Class VP), Excalibur Club ( its a science honors society), Spanish Honors Society, Beta Club, NHS President
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Not very much yet, I volunteered at a food bank once and did some other stuff.
Summer Activities:
nothing mentionable
Essays: 9/10
Teacher Recommendation:
IB Chemistry and Spanish teacher: I think they were both probably really good cause both of them really like me.
Other:
State (if domestic applicant):
TN
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:
Public
Ethnicity:
African
Gender:
Male
Income Bracket(mention if FA candidate):
around 70,000 but I’ve got a big household
Hooks (First Generation College, Minority,Learning Disability, etc.):
I was born in Africa. I guess that’s a hook
Reflection:
Strengths:
Rigorous classes, pretty good GPA, alot of clubs
Weaknesses:
ACT score
Why you think you were accepted/rejected:
My essays and classes
What other Scholarships will you be applying for:
Not sure yet.