<p>The amount of support I’ve received on this site, in this thread and in private messages - from strangers, nonetheless! - is enough to bring me to tears. My dad is the complete opposite of a “helicopter parent”, and to have so many people show such sincere concern moves me tremendously. I hope that it’s not uncomfortable for you all; but I’ve began to consider this community in similar light as I would another parent</p>
<p>pea - yes, the terms of my probation could be fulfilled over there</p>
<p>I updated Keith Todd, the dean of admissions. he wrote back today with a nice email, encouraging me to reapply in the fall. Oh well - I couldn’t reasonably expect anything else. Next week I will start grinding and by the time the ED deadline rolls around I will have a whole lot to tell them about on my application. i’ve realized that I’m in a more fortunate position than 99.99% of the world and that I need to spend less time complaining (although I do have feelings of disappointment over this ordeal) and more time busting my ***. Here’s to a successful gap year! If reed doesn’t want me after what I’m going to show them I’m capable of, I will tear up my rejection letter without so much as a frown or whimper while I wait on the other fine institutions I plan on applying to. this gives me a second chance to do college apps the collegeconfidential way instead of my lousy last-minute way :D</p>
<p>I have been working part time (20-30 hours) for about a month now. Last week I also began volunteering at an after school program where I help elementary school kids with their homework (to the horror of several CC parents). My online classes at NVCC (Logic I, Asian history, Cross cultural psychology) all seem interesting so far. This time is proving to be very useful for me.</p>
<p>I am super excited to apply EA for the Econ program at U Chicago. Unfortunately, while my first semester senior year was great (straight A’s, 8 ap credits) I really slacked after I got into reed and finished with 3 A’s and 5 B’s. Luckily I got 5’s on both Econ exams. Here is a preliminary list of where I’ll be applying, with VA schools being in-state (I need to decide where to apply ED…any thoughts?):</p>
<p>UVA
Willamette
U Chicago
Reed
Rice
Occidental
Oberlin
Davidson
Bard
Amherst (not sure if it’s a fit??)</p>
<p>Many of you know more about these schools than I do. I think I’ve given a pretty good demonstration of my character, and I’d love to hear any thoughts about this list or other places where I could potentially apply. I am considering going to school out of country but I don’t have the first clue where I would start looking. I also decided I won’t be applying to Reed ED because it really hasn’t been that much time yet, and I think the longer I take, the better my chances. Plus, I would like to use that “silver bullet” for more of a stretch school. Furthermore I am interested in possible safetys, preferably with good merit financial aid</p>
<p>Wow. It’s crazy to think that almost a year ago I was first making this thread.</p>
<p>I listened to CC parents and students.</p>
<p>I got my act together, I have had a successful and productive year, and now my college acceptances were even better than last year.</p>
<p>I can’t thank CC enough for the support I’ve received, the advice and counseling of so many thoughtful parents and students via PM and even email.</p>
<p>In the end, though I thought my life was ruined, honestly was the best policy. Reed made a wise decision by taking away my acceptance, and now they have accepted me again. And I honestly thank them for it, because I know that this year has made me a better person and will make my life more meaningful.</p>
<p>Wow. I just read this thread in one go and as a fellow 2015’er I congratulate you. I didn’t get into U Chicago either but such is life. Your story is inspiring.</p>
<p>Hey Imp, nice to see you. Too bad your school wouldn’t let you apply to Reed, but Wesleyan is an AWESOME school. The only reason I didn’t apply to any schools up north except Chicago is that I CANNOT STAND cold weather; so it’s really too bad that like half of the usa’s most prestigious schools are in new england :p. We 3.5’ers have to stick together, y’know? But let’s make sure that is a 4.0 once we’re at <em>real</em> school.</p>
<p>Edit: That last sentence definitely does NOT belong in the reed forum</p>
<p>I also just read this thread. Pretty incredible. You really spun this one around, and I know good things are coming in the future, not like they haven’t already</p>
<p>Congratulations on how you have turned things around. I don’t know exactly why but I’d like to hear that you decided to attend Reed. It had seemed to be a great match and it still should be. I am sure many of us who have followed your story wish you the best.</p>
<p>I have to admit, I was pretty disappointed to open my envelope today and find no specialized note at all - especially considering dean Todd didn’t reply to my last email.</p>
<p>No special mention in the letter. What might this mean? Perhaps that there is nothing conditional about your acceptance. If you do attend Reed, you would be just another student, not actionably different from anyone else. Everyone has a history and a story.</p>
<p>I hadn’t considered the subtle implications of <em>intentionally</em> giving me the same treatment as any other candidate. That’s very insightful of you both.</p>