<p>After reading one of the previous threads I was wodnering if I would have any advantage of being the first to ever apply there from my school. It's just a small rural school in PA. Atleast as far back as my brothers, sisters(their older), and the office can remember... no one has ever applied. The closest student to ever go there from this area lives about an hour north of here. My question is, is there anyway they might notice that and see it as a positive part of me application?</p>
<p>They might (probably not) but might see you as a geographic minority. I would think that the admissions office being more familiar with a school/locale would be better but then again, you can never tell what they're thinking. Just to be sure, emphasize what makes you special, not what makes your town special. They care about you as a person, and applicant, not so much where you come from. Make sure to emphasize moreso your grades, sat's, volunteerism, extracurricular activities and you should be fine.</p>
<p>oh believe me, im going to talk up the place I live.... theres nothing really to say! nothing much goes on here. Thats all i was thinking.. maybe they'd be like "well, we've never had an apps, maybe would should take chance" (not likely, but im hoping maybe itll boost it a little)</p>
<p>Possibly but it may hurt you as well because, as red said, they aren't as familiar with your high school so they don't know what to think. However, as long as your school ranks, they should have a pretty good idea of what kind of student you are. Good luck. Also, sorry about that other thread that got taken over by me and another poster, I will really try not to do that again. It was my fault!</p>
<p>my friend n i are the first ones to apply from my school n we both got accepted..... it wont hurt u to try</p>
<p>i concur with the it can't hurt to try...</p>
<p>Go ahead, apply, it definitely cant hurt to try. I just wouldnt count on the "geographic diversity" factor to come into huge play. In other words, dont count on being from somehwere where no one goes to ND. Rather, focus in your application on your grades, scores, activities, and in your essay, focus on telling them about yourself, not about your town.</p>