<p>Every one of you has been asking one single question: Do I have a chance for XYZ college? Here is the answer:</p>
<p>Of course. No matter what your stats are as long as they are not too low for xyz college, you have a chance unless you don't apply, which your chance will then be absolutely zero.</p>
<p>Then, the question becomes: How much chance do I have? Honestly, we CCers can't tell you. We don't have the experience or the perspective of an admission officer; as a matter of fact, we are just students or concerned parents. Yes, the numbers are significant: GPA, class rank, SAT score, etc. But, they don't determine your admission. There are other things that will be considered: essays, recommendations, etc. Because of this, we can't tell you what your chance is because we don't know you. We don't know what your essays are about, how well written they are, if your teacher recommendations are remarkable, and most importantly, your passion and personality. All we know about you is the numbers, and, therefore, we judge your chance on them. This isn't accurate. </p>
<p>So, what can you do? JUST APPLY. Don't let anyone tell you what your 'chance' is or if you are not good enough. Just apply because you don't know what is going to happen.</p>
<p>I know it's very tempting to post your chance thread. But, do you feel comfortable sharing your stats and being criticized or being falsely praised by clueless students? When you read the other stats, do you compare your stats to theirs? Do you feel inferior to them? Do you compete with them and do more things than they do or accomplish things they did? Although I make a few posts, I have been on this forum for over two years reading the chances threads. I cannot tell you how much my self-esteem went down or how depressed or hopeless I became. This hurt me, both academically and socially. Then, my father brought me back to reality. He said, "Focus on your own race. Don't pay attention to the others." I took my father's powerful words, and became a better student. I became motivated again and got my self-esteem back. Don't compare yourself to the others and look down on yourself. </p>
<p>Anyway, sorry that I keep rambling on and on. I am little high on caffeine. Lol. Good luck on your college applications! Remember, focus on your own race; don't pay attention to the others.</p>