RD 2013 Anxiety Thread

<p>churchmusicmom is right. If we got in, we really SHOULD get our acceptances by the end of this month. I don't mean to scare you all, but notices on April 1st are normally rejections and a few acceptances (no, I don't think this applies to all schools) <--By the way, this was what happened to me when I applied early decision to NYU (I got rejected because my sat score was low when i applied at that time).</p>

<p>I will..
Cross your fingers
Eat lots of ice cream (I recommend mint flavor)
Tickle a baby
And breathe...</p>

<p>Squaregirl: I applyed Wellesley and got deferred. I don't know if it's a bad thing or good thing. It might be bad because i didn't get accepted. It might be good because it means i wasn't bad enough to get rejected. My put history as my major, and when Wellesley requested my first marking period report card, my AP Euro grade was 75. But for my mid-year, it went up to 95. My math is pretty good, 720, but my english sucks. reading 610 and writing 600. The reason is that I have only been in the US for 3 years. My ranking is 4/111. Recommendations should be good and essays are good too. Do you guys think i have a chance of getting into Barnard or Wellesley? Thanks.</p>

<p>Hello everyone! You seem like such a diverse and interesting group of girls...I'm really hoping to meet you all in the fall at Barnard. I'm a fellow RDer (unfortunately) and am anxiously awaiting just like the rest of you.</p>

<p>Just this afternoon I tripped over my dog getting to the mailslot. It was completely futile, of course. </p>

<p>I have a question: does anyone know if admitted students recieve financial aid infromation at the same time as their decision? Also, what subjects are you all into?</p>

<p>OMG OMG OMG since I'm from new york city, I qualfied to apply for the NEW YORK HEOP program (for minorities with lower income and grades) Today, at 5pm..BARNARD CALLED ME for an interview next FRIDAY YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO</p>

<p>OMGGG WISH ME LUCK PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! AND I WISH YOU ALL LUCK TOO!!!</p>

<p>I'm glad there's so many new people in this thread! :) Welcome!</p>

<p>cantochickk, I love the "I will..." list. As much as I love mint chocolate chip ice cream, I definitely prefer coookie dough. Mmmmm. And CONGRATS! Good luck! Be sure to tell us how it goes and any other Barnard info you can get (perhaps when decisions will be mailed?!).</p>

<p>WZLYLOVER, you definitely have a chance at both schools, but this process is so unpredictable, so nothing is guaranteed. Best of luck to you!</p>

<p>agracof, LOL @ your mail story. Hopefully, it won't be futile soon ;) I think finaid information comes with the decision, though I'm not completely sure. I'm into English, psychology, art, philosophy, dance...and more! I'm interested in a lot of things, and part of the reason I love Barnard is its Nine Ways of Knowing -- it's such a lovely way to get an education.</p>

<p>sadly..I had to choose a time and day for my interview (from next tuesday to friday) However, SOMEHOW, under the pressure, I chose Friday.. and guess what? Friday is the 13th so my interview is on friday the 13th! OMG should I go change the date????? I don't know..this is sooo weird and my time at 3:30 is actually the last interview</p>

<p>pls give advice </p>

<p>love,
Anna who hates Bananas</p>

<p>@WZLYLOVER - Because your math score is good, you definitely have a shot at Wellesley. Barnard would probably want higher Verbal/Writing scores, but hey, nothing's written in stone, and your high rank will help you a lot! For me, I'm the opposite - math made Wellesley a reach for me but made Barnard less of one. It's all about your strengths! Either way, good luck to both of us! :)</p>

<p>@cantochickk - In Judaism, 13 is a lucky number. So, as a Jew, I see nothing wrong with your interview date! :)</p>

<p>Anna, how can you hate bananas? Was that just for the rhyme? It was interesting because my AP Gov teacher apparently hates bananas, and he went into this whole tangent about how he doesn't like soft foods. Haha!</p>

<p>As much as it is easy to be superstitious, there isn't a proven bearing on reality. Also, the date also provides a joke opportunity that could ease you into the interview. But if you are really bothered by it, feel free to ask to change it, but I think you'll be just fine :)</p>

<p>thanks girls! (I was gonna say guys) lol eew im a loser.</p>

<p>anyways, I, Anna Liang, hate bananas with all my heart. I hate the smell. I hate the texture. I hate everything about it. If someone eats a banana next to me in a crowded train, I would get up and rather stand elsewhere. yup, I despise bananas. I don't know why my name is Anna either. I want to befriend with your teacher. He makes me feel less psychotic. yeah by the way..13 in my language, cantonese/chinese, means definitely LIVING. 14 means definitely dying. LOLOL</p>

<p>With love,
Anna</p>

<p>WZLYLOVER, wow your sat is high. and hey! 610 verbal isn't low!!! I got a 600 for verbal... SNIFF*</p>

<p>WZLYLOVER, you will get into barnard. your stats are pretty similar to mine except I only have a 91.77 avg. I'm sure your avg is higher too. I hope you'll get in.</p>

<p>Well, guys doesn't necessarily only refer to males. I mean, I call girls dudes (not implying that they're male, but more like "Dude, x, y, z blah blah." ANYWAY. </p>

<p>Just a tip: It's probably best if you didn't have your full name posted. </p>

<p>Interesting banana story. Haha...I'm glad he makes you feel less psychotic! Though, everyone has their eccentricities, which make them special. What if for your daily ritual essay you wrote, "I avoid bananas at all costs." :p</p>

<p>I love bananas! :O They're amazing in milkshakes.</p>

<p>Its really nice to see that you're all normal people! I get sort of intimidated and nervous at the thought of going to a brand new school in a new city and not knowing anyone...but talking to you all makes it much better! </p>

<p>I wish admissions were more strait forward, because with my stats I feel like I should get in but its impossible to know!</p>

<p>I had terrible math SAT scores but decent verbal/writing. I'm really up front with math not being my strength, though.</p>

<p>YAY there are so many new people!</p>

<p>Everyday, I come home from school and basically raid my kitchen table for the mail. Today, my mom already had the table set for dinner when I got home. I didn't know where the mail was. It resulted in a frenzy. I accosted my brother (who has strep throat and two inner ear infections right now, so I was risking my HEALTH) to find out where she put it. And it was all for naught because...nothing was there. I WANT TO FIND OUT NOW :(</p>

<p>Okay also...so weird but...a school lost my midyear report so I had my mom call my guidance counselor and he called me to his office so he could fill out a new one. He was on the phone and staring intently at the computer screen, talking about a student who shared many qualities with me. He was talking about how many kids at our school take two years of Spanish in middle school for high school credit, so as to more easily prepare for Spanish III and IV in high school...but since there's not much freedom in class selection for freshman year, many people have to give up foreign language for certain extracurriculars that require a class period. This is my case (except, I was going to take health online so I could have a third year of Spanish and I couldn't do it because of a scheduling conflict). He kept assuring whoever was on the phone that the girl in question was very bright, well-regarded by teachers and faculty, at the top of her class, and challenged herself very much. He said some other things about ambition and blah blah blah. When he hung up and called me in, he didn't even change the person at whom he was looking. Which means he was talking about ME on the phone. But to which school?</p>

<p>@mp153 - Eeek, that's cool! I wish the guidance counselors at our school cared AT ALL. They don't even know our names. :&lt;/p>

<p>Well...mine usually don't. But I've gotten to have a pretty solid relationship with my counselor. He's new, though. I had a solid one with my old counselor (who left last year). Oh and in ninth grade, we had a different one and my math teacher had her call me out of my class to talk about why grades worried me (I know, right?) and I'm pretty sure she thought I was crazy for thinking about college in ninth grade. But my counselor this year really took the time to get to know me, which I really appreciate.</p>

<p>The more I read, the more I realize: the main reason I want to go to Barnard is because of this thread. I simply love the type of people this college draws. </p>

<p>I feel like I've missed a lot for having been gone from CC for so long. </p>

<p>26 days remaining.</p>

<p>firefly, I completely agree! When I started this thread, I loved Barnard, but now I love it even more because of the amazing women that have posted. But it'll be a sad day if I get rejected or waitlisted :[ Don't worry about missing anything as long as you're able to join us for the final stretch.</p>

<p>firefly, same from me! Welcome back! :)</p>

<p>and yes, it will be a very depressing time around the last week of march :'(</p>