REVISED: Princeton/MIT chance request. (Very long/thorough)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>First of all, I'd like to thank everyone in my older</a> thread in regards to their helpful criticisms and tips. :)
(I created a new thread and requested the older one to be locked since the older could not be edited any longer.)</p>

<p>Freshman Year:
ALGEBRA 1
BIOLOGY HONORS
ENG 1 HONORS
MECH DRWG 1
MWHIST. HONORS
SPANISH 1</p>

<p>*Sophmore Year: *
CHEMISTRY
ENG 2 HONORS
GEOMETRY HONORS
MECH DRWG 2
SPANISH 2
US HIST 1 ADV</p>

<p>Jr. Year (>>>Current<<<):
COMP SCI/AP
ENG 3 AP
US HIST AP
ALG 2/TRIG
IND ARTS 1
PHYSICS HONORS</p>

<p>Senior Year (Chosen these for >>>Next year<<<):
CALCULUS BC AP
ENG 4 AP
PHYSICS C AP
STATISTICS AP
U.S GOVT AP
MECH DRWG 4 (I get to skip 3, best student. Yay!)</p>

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<p>Current GPA as of today: 3.8651 (Will be around a 3.9 after teachers put their new grades in. I've calculated that it should be higher than a 3.9 by my senior year.)</p>

<p>SAT (Last year, no PSAT/study): 1590
I've been practicing on the blue book and have been getting 2200s.
I'm trying to improve it to at least the 2300s by the June SAT Exams.</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests (Will be taking, I have none at the moment):</p>

<p>[ul]
[li] U.S. History[/li][LIST]
[li]June 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li] Mathematics Level 1[/li][ul]
[li]June 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li] World History[/li][ul]
[li]October 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li] Biology[/li][ul]
[li]October 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li] Mathematics Level 2[/li][ul]
[li]November 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li] Chemistry[/li][ul]
[li]November 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li] Physics[/li][ul]
[li]November 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li]Literature[/li][ul]
[li]December 09[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[li]Two slots for December and three slots for Jan:[/li][ul]
[li]Redo any previous exams if scores are insufficient[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[/LIST]</p>

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<p>AP Exams taken already:</p>

<p>[ul]
[<em>] English Lang and Composition
[</em>] US History
[li] Computer Science AB[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>AP Exams to take next year:
By class:</p>

<p>[ul]
[li] Calculus BC[/li][LIST]
[li]I could not take a pre-calculus class due to scheduling conflicts. However, I am being provided with the required textbook and syllabus. In addition, I found an online tutoring service which I'll use only if needed.[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] English Literature
[</em>] Physics C Mechanics
[<em>] Physics C Electricity & Magnetism
[</em>] US Government
[li] Statistics[/li][/LIST]
Self Study (Already started studying):</p>

<p>[ul]
[<em>]Memorization:
[LIST]
[li] Art History[/li][LIST]
[</em>]Essential to architecture. The sample questions were quite easy to follow and a study of artists and their works will do the rest.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Macroeconomics & Microeconomics
[ul]
[</em>]Easy credit, common sense helps and my history teacher throughly went over a lot of different systems of economics which really helped me greatly. The sample questions are quite easy and the only ones I had trouble with were with terminology.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Biology
[ul]
[</em>]Credit. I wouldn't say hard or easy, it's the matter-of-fact if you memorize the concepts and terms.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>]World & European History
[ul]
[</em>]Again, simply memorization. I've had past classes in both European and World history. In addition, I know how to write essays already due to my great U.S History teacher.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>]Psychology
[ul]
[</em>]As suggested by many, one of the easiest classes. The practice multiple choice was fairly easy. All it requires is memorization of concepts and terms. In addition, I've always wondered how the mind worked, etc. I've actually wanted to take this class, however, my schedule was in conflict and therefore, I could not take it.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Environmental Science
[ul]
[</em>]Will be essential in architecture and structural engineering in regards to the environment. I feel this exam will help me deal with ecological problems if so they should arise.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>]Computer Science A
[ul]
[</em>]I actually took the class for CS A. However, I took the AB exam instead of the A exam since the AB exam was to be forever removed from the collegeboard listing. It is extremely easy for me and won't require much effort, if at all, since I know the content well.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Comparative Government & Politics
[ul]
[</em>]I'm taking US Government and have already taken US history so, I have some background already. I just have to study mostly the other countries.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Human Geography
[ul]
[</em>]Taking a look at the practice multiple choice, it is very easy. You can apply common sense and previous knowledges and techniques. However, study is required for terminology and specific features of the world. I also feel that this is a somewhat good supplement to architecture due to the applications of human migration and its effects on culture and diversity.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[/LIST]</p>

<p>[<em>]Actual "studying" (Couldn't find a better term):
[ul]
[li]Physics B[/li][LIST]
[</em>]Already took a Physics Honors course and I find it pretty so-so. In addition, Physics C will greatly help Physics B and vice-versa. Lastly, Physics B rarely has applications of advanced calculus.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>]Chemistry
[ul]
[</em>]For credit and I feel this will help me in not only physics but also structural engineering in regards to material choice, etc. In addition, I have already taken a Chemistry honors course. I was going to take Chemistry AP in school, however, it conflicts with my schedule.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[/LIST]</p>

<p>[/LIST]
You might be wondering how in the world I'm affording the fees for all the exams. I can't. Our city pays for them, so that's what I want to take advantage of this.</p>

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<p>Dropping of AP Exams and Courses:
Many members in the other thread have said that the workload is far too much. I somewhat agree, however, I'd like to try it out. It's not like I'm actually taking the class, so if time becomes a major factor or if the exam threatens another science-related exam, I will not take the exam. The dropping of these exams, will of course, start from histories and end in literatures according to their priorities. However, at this moment, I am not thinking about dropping any. ;)
**
How did you get a 1600 to a 2200?**
A member of this forum asked me this question. I used the blue SAT book and simply kept doing the multiple choice part only since I'm already great at writing essays. The 1600 was from last year too, my sophmore year. I have learned much more in English, Mathematics and the blue SAT book over the course of the year. The average score was around a 2200. However, I'm not all that satisfied and heard Gruber's Complete SAT Guide does a real good job on SAT teaching. So, I'll be ordering that book and using their techniques. :)</p>

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<p>Clubs & Extra-Curricular:</p>

<p>[ul]
[<em>] President: Computer Club
[LIST]
[</em>]Will get recommendation letters in regards to computer repair, management, club leadership, etc.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] President: Web Design Club
[ul]
[</em>]Work will be in portfolio.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] President: Architectural Club
[ul]
[</em>]Work will be in portfolio.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Vice-President: Physics League
[ul]
[</em>]Our school has never lost in over 13 years and we're helping keeping that tradition.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>]Vice-President: Key Club
[ul]
[</em>]March of Dimes
[<em>]Building an outside classroom for kids which include a garden, green house and more
[</em>]Raising money for the school through selling pretzels, tickets, etc.
[<em>]Collect old jackets and clothes for the poor
[</em>]Can and food drive for the poor
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>]National Honors Society
[ul]
[</em>]Can't really say much up to this date, since I just got accepted today. (5/13/09) However, the activities we will do next year will be added.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Science/Robotics Club
[ul]
[</em>]Work will be in portfolio.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Leo/Interact Club
[ul]
[</em>]Basically the same as Key Club, however, the things we do are mostly for the school such as event organizations, etc.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Red Cross Club
[ul]
[</em>]Help/talk/visit the elderly
[li]Run blood drives and donate blood[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Cricket
[ul]
[</em>]One of my favorite sports
[li]Started a 300 signature petition to make it an official sport in our highschool. I'll be presenting this at the next board meeting and demanding it be passed. :)[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Volleyball
[ul]
[</em>]Not an "official" highschool sport. However, we have tournaments throughout the year and our team managed to stay at first place the entire time until we lost at semifinalists. :(
[/ul]</p>

<p>[<em>] Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton
[ul]
[</em>]Played for about a year. However, I might not include these sports in the actual application since I do not play them that much and like suggested by another member, it won't help to include activities you do not participate greatly in.
[/ul]</p>

<p>[/LIST]</p>

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<p>Major and what I've done so far:
Civil & Architectural Engineering</p>

<p>I'm in the process of compiling a portfolio for both Princeton & MIT, a CD, consisting of the projects I've done. They range from houses to buildings, with full parametric plans in industry standard form. In addition, I am including high-quality renderings and walkthroughs of the buildings. The majority are LEED certified and are carbon neutral. In addition, I've actually made some of them in scale size, which I will gladly add to the portfolio.</p>

<p>I've also entered a few competitions in architecture and have won. I'm looking forward to doing more of them along with making more houses/buildings in order to increase my portfolio further.</p>

<p>In addition, I've done some mechanical engineering with mostly Autodesk programs. My projects range from a basic toy propelled by an electric motor to many different types of engines.</p>

<p>Also, I'm a programmer, however, I will not be including the programs I wrote as suggested by a member. They are mostly Java, however, I'm in the process of learning C++ and Python to expand my knowledge further. Nevertheless, it is not a primary focus.</p>

<p>In addition, I'm also a web designer and coder. I've built a large array of websites. I sort of gave up on this. However, I did have two very popular websites that helped me earn about $9,800 which I am currently saving for backup.</p>

<p>Also, I'm of course, like many of you, a computer technician. I used to self-own a company that would fix people's computers and would occasionally help around the school. I gave up on the company due to school.</p>

<p>Last but not least, I love art. Drawing or writing, you name it. I've had ideas of writing my own books and wrote some outlines. For drawing, many say my artwork is great. However it is not something I do very often since my education is my primary objective at the moment. However, I pointed it out since architecture is a low subfield of civil engineering. (You can't have a design without structure)</p>

<p>Nevertheless, my passion for engineering is very strong. Not only do I want to invest what I will learn in college on civil engineering, but also I want to enter the space industry as it has always been a dream of not only me, but perhaps most probably everyone, to travel to space with alternatives methods other than methods we have today.</p>

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<p>So, what do you think? If I do not qualify for either, could you possibly recommend any tips or other engineering universities?
If you need any other information I left out, please let me know.
Thank you. :D</p>

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<p>Hey, how’s it going?</p>

<p>I’m a soon to be freshman at MIT this fall, planning to major in architecture. I got into both MIT and Princeton, but just found MIT to be more enjoyable. So already it seems we’ve got stuff in common.</p>

<p>Most important is to show you challenge yourself. Are those classes your freshman/soph year the strongest classes you could’ve taken, or did you just chill and relax?</p>

<p>Annnnd I’m gonna warn you, unless you’re very math/sciency oriented, taking both Physics C (without taking B) and Calculus BC (without taking pre-calc), including lots of reading from AP US govt…you’re gonna have tons of sleepless nights.</p>

<p>Personally, I’m not so much math/science oriented, so I found physics b and calc ab hard in itself.</p>

<p>But one thing that’s good is that you have a portfolio. Not many people submit portfolios. And if you are submitting an art portfolio, make sure it’s very diverse. In my portfoio I sent off to colleges, I had about 14 pieces. They ranged from oil painting, to pen sketches, to running shoe designs, to graphic designs, etc etc.</p>

<p>they want to see you’ve got a passion for something, and have something that makes you unique. Sure, there are tons of people who’ll take the same classes that you are taking. Many of them will be better than you in those classes. Show them that you’re passionate about something, something that makes you jump off the page in your essays or extracurriculars. That’s what is really important.</p>

<p>Grades are too though, so keep up the As.</p>

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<p>First of all, thank you very much for the reply and advice. :)</p>

<p>I did just relax during my freshman/sophmore year. In addition, no one was allowed to take any AP classes. However, I never got anything below a B in any class whatsoever.</p>

<p>I am very math/science oriented and I’m one of the best in my class in both physics and math. :)</p>

<p>I was originally only going to send in a portfolio consisting of architecture, structural and mechanical drawings. However, you are right about the diversity. I did do some projects other than those I’ve explained before. I’ll add in drawings I did myself and do a couple more.
**In addition, would it also be reasonable to include computer art and some examples of web design?<a href=“I%20have%20some%20really%20eye-pleasing%20works%20:p”>/b</a></p>

<p>I am very passionate about my future major in architectural/civil engineering. Not only will I include a stunning portfolio, but also a few glorious essays and have them thoroughly reviewed by my English teachers. (Princeton requires two and MIT allows you to skip it if you get a 5 on any of the English AP Exams)</p>

<p>Thanks and good luck on your studies! :)</p>

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<p>Just one thing, I don’t think you need to take Math I, since MIT is a tech-based school, placing somewhat heavier emphasis in science and math, Math I, I doubt will cut it.</p>

<p>I checked MIT’s ap policies,
[MIT</a> Prospective Students: Advanced Placement, IB, and GCE A-Level Credit](<a href=“http://mit.edu/firstyear/prospective/ap/]MIT”>http://mit.edu/firstyear/prospective/ap/)

Yeah, I took AP Chemistry today, blegh. Sucks if you get in MIT. The same goes for Comp Sci, and Calc AB. a 5 on both parts of Physics C will get you credits, & a4/5 on calc BC. Yay.</p>

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<p>How did you change your leadership positions from ‘captain’ to ‘president’?</p>

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<p>holy comolie.</p>

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<p>I am sorry, I don’t know you nothing4me, but I can easily envision you as a kid at my school named Ajay. I really hate Ajay.</p>

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<p>What’s your race? What’s your GPA?</p>

<p>Keep in mind, top tier colleges take students that will be successful, not students that just grind away their life. I agree with proace360. Honestly, you sound like a real loser, an akward kid who just whittles his/her life away in front of a textbook. You don’t need to take all those AP tests on your own. </p>

<p>What have you actually accomplished that’s distinguished? It looks like you dropped a couple sports (Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton) which isn’t a good sign and is volleyball just an intramural thing at your school because that is a real sport if it’s like varsity. None of your ECs are really impressive–and just fyi, don’t send in a portfolio of crap. you’ll just be tossed out. </p>

<p>GPA scale is a 4.0 max? Otherwise that’s low. Your SAT score is average. You don’t need to take 8 subject tests, take 3 or 4. A science, english, math ii, and maybe a history. </p>

<p>I’d say calm down, get a real job, and do something that actually unique.</p>

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<p>@Ktk: I’m sure you’re correct about that, so I’ll avoid Math I and take II instead. Also, I’m aware of their policies. However, I’m using the AP exam as an incentive to study for those exams offered by MIT and Princeton. In addition, I might become an AP/National Scholar along with Merit. So, it only helps. ;)</p>

<p>@NWdivisionCHAMPS: I thought they meant the same thing at first. I simply switched it since it’s a term that people are more comfortable with. Writing “Captain” does raise some ambiguity.</p>

<p>@proace360: Sorry to hear that.</p>

<p>@____: I’m an Asian and my GPA is listed above. I do have to disagree with your statement regarding whittling my life away in front of a textbook. I have never studied an entire textbook in my entire life. It would be extremely insane and almost ludicrous to do such an act. Of course, I agree, I do not need to do all those AP tests on my own. However, I want to since I feel it will help me in whatever possible.</p>

<p>Regarding the ECs, our school does not offer much more, so I cannot do much about that. In addition, the portfolio will not be low-grade for not only I, but senior architects, teachers, students and other peers I’ve actually met, praised my work and encouraged me to continue. I’ll upload my portfolio for you to see sometime next year. (Yeah, I know: It’s a long time from now.)</p>

<p>Yes, the GPA is on a 4.0 scale, unweighted.</p>

<p>For the SAT, if you’re referring to the 2200 as average, I’m currently working on it. :)</p>

<p>I know I don’t have to take 8 subject tests, so I might try doing 7 since Math I is not needed if you’re simply going to take Math II. In addition, I need to switch the World History exam from October 09 to December 09 according to their schedule which is located here: [SAT</a> Subject Test Calendar](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>What were SAT Subject Tests? - College Board Blog)</p>

<p>I am calm and I do not need a job. I’m not going to waste my time being a wage-earner like most people and actually invest my time in my future. In addition, I am doing something unique: Civil engineering and architecture. If that’s not unique to you, I’m not sure what is.</p>

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<p>Looks like you have a great shot at MIT, especially if you’re a girl. If you’re a girl, I’d say you’re pretty much in. I’m not sure about princeton, but you have a lot of stuff that MIT likes (science and math-y)
I guess it isn’t excessively unique, but I feel like you stuck to your passion and that’ll look good in the end.
Question about self studying: In your opinion, does it look good to colleges? I was thinking of doing one next year for AP human but I wasn’t sure, esp since AP human doesnt count in a lot of places. Also, is it difficult to self-study?</p>

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<p>Yup, I thought so. Perhaps you should take a look at this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-confidential-cafe/262725-i-wish-i-werent-asian.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-confidential-cafe/262725-i-wish-i-werent-asian.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you think taking all those APs and SAT subject tests will make you stand out, you’re dead wrong. Adcoms strongly advise against sending in extra material to be looked at, and if absolutely necessary, they recommend you keep it very concise. </p>

<p>“Wage earner,” that hilarious. It’s about showing colleges you can balance a real-world job with your academic life. It’s another EC most top students ignore, under the same preface you just showed. You’ll be suprised it’s actually really hard doing 20+ hours during the academic year, and adcoms know that.</p>

<p>Run for student council, try for class president, join a sport, or look into some other club. Science/math clubs are going to look very generic. </p>

<p>Regarding your self-taught APs, I didn’t realize you’re a rising senior. Those aren’t going to do anything for you when you apply to college. Merely saying you’re learning 13 APs and will take the test is going to mean jack without actual grades. If you were a rising junior and would have the AP scores for admissions then fine, go for it, but without scores? Don’t bother. </p>

<p>I garuntee you will not be able to do all that. Euro/World contain an incredible amount of material, as does biology. I don’t know about World, but I know Euro DBQ is very different than US. You don’t need Physics B, it’s like Math I vs. Math II. Micro is easy, macro is not.</p>

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<p>@mrbh12: Try some practice multiple choice questions: <a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools; If you find them generically easy, you could try studying it. Also, I’m not a girl. :p</p>

<p>@____: You’re making a lot of sense. So, in order to counterattack the stereotypical label, I’ll join a sport, work part time in the summer with my brother in an ice cream shop and make sure me application is fun and pleasant as suggested by this post: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/3189878-post9.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/3189878-post9.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Thanks. :)</p>

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<p>Yeah, make it stand out. Think about writing a quirky essay too. Don’t kill yourself senior year. Once you get into college, a lot of motivation is quickly drained and you won’t like an overworked senior year. </p>

<p>Joining a sport senior year might be hit/miss, but if you get cricket going that could work. You’re also already doing volleyball; try for the varsity team. </p>

<p>Precalc doesn’t really do much with Calculus despite the misleading name. But, Math II was mostly stuff from precalc. Make sure you’re prepared for that.</p>

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<p>“I’m not going to waste my time being a wage-earner like most people and actually invest my time in my future.”</p>

<p>i actually kind of had some respect before you had to say that. yeah, so you’re brilliant. so you overachieve. so do most of the other kids who apply. having REAL LIFE experience, having social experience skills that cannot come from simply spending your life studying, is invaluable. being able to balance that academic brilliance with outside responsibility and showing you’re a real person… that’s helpful. having a part-time job IS an investment in the future. learning is more than just formulas and grammar, you know. ugh. if that’s not what you meant, please explain, but i’m a little disgusted.</p>

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<p>What I meant by my comment is that you are trying too hard to look good for colleges. If you even submit half of that stuff, you’ll risk your entire application because you’ll like like a simple resume padder.</p>

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<p>How do you get bold and underlined things on CC!?!?!?</p>

<p>In anycase, I’ll tackle this from two ways.</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Wait…so you took all these classes at school? I get these are “exterior classes” but are these AP/other classes, or are these at a community college?</p></li>
<li><p>You really don’t need to take the SAT again when you have a 2200…</p></li>
<li><p>Your clubs are very scattered…</p></li>
<li><p>Haha, having a job is by no means being a “wage earner”, nor wasting away your life. You get legit work experience, you get cashmoney, and then sometimes there are benefits from it. And college adcoms do notice this. I think as a whole they prefer well rounded students to pure-scholar types.</p></li>
<li><p>You’re portfolio, IMO, is unique to an extent. I have not met many people interested in architecture/civil engineering, to the point that they have helped design/build projects. But I have seen alot of people send in various portfolios of their work. </p></li>
</ol>

<p>To me, it seems as if you were raised in an effort to create the ultimate college-resume whore. Sorry, I know I don’t know you, but that’s what it looks like. And this plays into the “chancing” part, because most schools hate robots. But, I think MIT will take you, look into CalTech and University of Chicago too. </p>

<p>Princeton is another matter. It’s more of a liberal arts college than anything.</p>

<p>But I think you’ll be secure in whatever you end up doing. In any case, no need to make ego-boosting topics on CC.</p>

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<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>However, I’d like to apologize about the statement of wage-earners. The statement was most not certainly aimed at a general audience - I should have been more specific. It’s just that the area I live around and the people who go to my school don’t really make a major effort in school. They keep hanging out with their friends, etc. I mean, it’s not a bad thing. I do it too. But the problem is that they don’t know when it’s time to play/socialize and when it’s time to study and be serious. If you went to my high school, you would understand since all they do is socialize 24/7. They also focus on their jobs too much. I’m not saying you shouldn’t work, I’m saying that you have to reasonably set a schedule. Sure, they get experience, which is extremely vital, in my opinion and many others, in the real world. However, they spend their hard earned money on unneeded things such as brand shoes, clothes, electronics, surpluses of food, etc.</p>

<p>Do you really need all that? No. How come you can’t put the effort you put at work in your schoolwork? Why do you respect your boss at your workplace and not your teachers at school? Why are you not investing at least some time or some effort into your future like you do at work? Of course, it’s not my life and I most definitely cannot tell someone to follow what I say.</p>

<p>However, it’s just a sheer utter annoyance for me, being a smaller faction in my school/area that actually cares about education. I didn’t mean to coin the term of wage-earners to the general audience, just to my specific problems. Sorry.</p>

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<p>Well, I am assuming by your comment that either your mommy and daddy buy you everything you want or that you have some super human quality of never wanting anything. **** isn’t free, people get jobs to get what they want and colleges see that prospective students have that drive.</p>

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<p>So I’m a rising junior and I know I’m not the most “experienced” of chancers, but I’m gonna take a shot at this anyways.
Personally, I think you’re overdoing it. Big time.
20 AP tests by the time you’re graduating is ridiculous, and if the majority of those tests aren’t going to have actual scores by the time you write your applications, it’s just a waste of your time, and that statement was meant to help you.
Unless you’re looking to enter college as a second-semester junior, I wouldn’t kill yourself right now. Take a deep breath and enjoy life for a second.</p>

<p>On the other hand, I respect what you are doing.
I go to a similar school–our scores are one of the highest in NC, but the majority of kids just sit around and stare at each other, and I’m trying to take advantage of a great school with lazy kids.
Just take the amount of courses you NEED to take–colleges also don’t want to see kids that develop resumes just to get into college. They want to see a passion, which you have, and stick with it, not just be an all-over-the-place student that is doing everything he/she does to get into any college.
Take 12-13 AP tests MAX, take about 4 SAT2s, and get that 2200
Any more than this would be overkill, and colleges definitely don’t want to see that.
They want normal kids with a life and success coming from it, not a bookworm, and although you don’t seem to be a bookworm, it will look like that on paper</p>

<p>Can you chance me back also?So I’m a rising junior and I know I’m not the most “experienced” of chancers, but I’m gonna take a shot at this anyways.
Personally, I think you’re overdoing it. Big time.
20 AP tests by the time you’re graduating is ridiculous, and if the majority of those tests aren’t going to have actual scores by the time you write your applications, it’s just a waste of your time, and that statement was meant to help you.
Unless you’re looking to enter college as a second-semester junior, I wouldn’t kill yourself right now. Take a deep breath and enjoy life for a second.</p>

<p>On the other hand, I respect what you are doing.
I go to a similar school–our scores are one of the highest in NC, but the majority of kids just sit around and stare at each other, and I’m trying to take advantage of a great school with lazy kids.
Just take the amount of courses you NEED to take–colleges also don’t want to see kids that develop resumes just to get into college. They want to see a passion, which you have, and stick with it, not just be an all-over-the-place student that is doing everything he/she does to get into any college.So I’m a rising junior and I know I’m not the most “experienced” of chancers, but I’m gonna take a shot at this anyways.
Personally, I think you’re overdoing it. Big time.
20 AP tests by the time you’re graduating is ridiculous, and if the majority of those tests aren’t going to have actual scores by the time you write your applications, it’s just a waste of your time, and that statement was meant to help you.
Unless you’re looking to enter college as a second-semester junior, I wouldn’t kill yourself right now. Take a deep breath and enjoy life for a second.</p>

<p>On the other hand, I respect what you are doing.
I go to a similar school–our scores are one of the highest in NC, but the majority of kids just sit around and stare at each other, and I’m trying to take advantage of a great school with lazy kids.
Just take the amount of courses you NEED to take–colleges also don’t want to see kids that develop resumes just to get into college. They want to see a passion, which you have, and stick with it, not just be an all-over-the-place student that is doing everything he/she does to get into any college.
I’d say, take 12 AP tests, 4 SAT2s, and get that 2200
Any more than that would be overkill, and colleges definitely don’t want to see that
Just be a normal student with a life that has success radiating from it, and you should be set. Although you don’t seem like a bookworm, it will look like that on paper, so watch out.</p>

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<p>Can you chance me back please?
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