Sometimes it just gets really stressful, so i ask people this. To give me some assurance.
You are a freshman and it’s WAY too soon to be accurately chanced. You have a hook there, so that’s good. You need to plan to not get another scoring B and to take as many hard classes as you can possibly manage. Come back when you are a junior for a realistic chancing. My daughter was SURE she wanted to go to a certain college as she began her junior year of high school. After more learning about all the different colleges, that one was one she didn’t even apply to. You may change your mind too or find a school that is a better fit for you…a fit that isn’t even fully defined yet since you are just a freshman. Wait until you are in your junior year before you start narrowing it down so much.
ok.
wow you’re seriously so demoralizing.
Who me?
Another way to look for scholarship money is to try for National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist. Make sure to study for the PSAT and try to score high if you can. What state are you in?
Ohio
What is the reject pile 2.0?
@18lathama - I read more of your posts in this thread. If money is a concern, do know that you don’t have to go to an Ivy League college to get amazing financial aid. Look at this list that provides FULL FINANCIAL NEED:
62 colleges listed at last count. Most of them are elite and hard to get into, but the vast majority are NOT as hard to get into as Harvard. With low income, you would likely go for free or very close to free to most of the colleges on that list…if you are admitted. So, keep the grades up, make sure you have a very good SAT or ACT to provide, and then find a college that is right for you.
Well, study for the PSAT and try hard. Take it in your sophomore year to see where you are. The one in the fall of your junior year is the qualifying test. The Ohio cutoff is not as high as some, but it is still a challenge for anyone. If you qualify as a Semifinalist, then you take the SAT and send in grades and such, and if you get to Finalist, then there are automatic full ride or close to full ride scholarships out there for Finalists at top state schools like Alabama, Oklahoma, and more. It would be a good idea in case the elite colleges don’t pan out.
Oh ok.Thank you so much
It’s really way too early to accurately chance you, however, you’re are off to a good start in terms of academics and activities, and I think if you keep it up, you have some real hooks that will make you competitive. Obviously grades + good test scores are important, but what I would keep in the back of your mind as you develop yourself over the next few years is that you’ll need to represent yourself and your hooks in your application essays and supplements.
Are there any clubs or opportunities at your school or in your community where you can engage in creative writing/writing of some kind? Like school newspaper, literary magazine, etc.? (that’s not to throw shade on your writing, which seems fine aside from some typos/lack of capitalization, but I think we all wrote like that when we were 14/15 and on the Internet :D) Getting into something like that can not only be fun, but put you in touch with some key mentors who will be able to help you with your application materials down the line. Shining in your essays + strong stats would give you serious chances at top schools. I can see real potential in your writing about your family/school life that would make you stand out.
But just generally, try to keep an open mind over the next few years. Having awesome schools in your sights is a great motivator, but the climate nowadays is so, so rough for college admissions, so I just wouldn’t over fixate on one school. I saw you’re a huge admirer of Henry Louis Gates Jr., which is awesome, but a professor can’t be the only reason to go to a school because you never know what will happen… Elie Wiesel is a professor at my alma mater and I was in awe of him… but there were no actual opportunities to ever meet him or take a class with him when I was at school. Often the crazy rockstar professors aren’t accessible to the general student body, so there should be other reasons to attend + additional schools that would make you happy, seeing as the mega elites are a crapshoot for everyone. (and hey, I see BU is on your list–I went there, if you have any questions!) In addition to your top five, I would start developing a list of 2nd tier schools known for giving both merit aid & financial aid, that are a bit less competitive and you’ll have higher odds of receiving a full ride scholarship/full need. You’ll likely qualify for application fee waivers, so it can’t hurt to cast a wide net and apply to some true safety schools. I can list some off for you, if it would help!
Harvard is a lottery. To be honest i do not have a 4.0, and i am not going to cure cancer. I could never get in anyways.
I am not expecting to get in anymore. Now i am just focused on my others.
1.New York university
2.Boston university
3.Barnard college
4. Ohio state university
I wish i was rich,smart, and talented. Then i would get into Harvard.
Oh well.
I love your enthusiasm!! Keep working hard! I noticed some grammatical errors in your posts. Some colleges do pay attention to the spelling/grammer mistakes in the application forms, so be careful!
Post #28’s link is very useful. Do research the schools that meets 100% demonstrated need outside of Ivy Leagues.
By the way, New York University is not a good school to apply to if you need a lot of financila aid.
Your right about that.