<p>this past year they were what I said they were, I have seen the number of transfers and have had the stats repeated at several events. look at the offical site <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/applying/extras/1_2a6_profile.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/applying/extras/1_2a6_profile.html</a>. It seems kindof silly to post the compiled collegeboard stats as if that is of more merit than info from the college or an actual transfer.</p>
<p>Stanford's stats are different from those on the college board's site I believe. They typically accept 8 to 10 percent, I emailed them and ask them. So yes, they are not always correct.</p>
<p>Looking around I see that Yale, despite its location, otherwise is an excellent match for me--it has the best faculty and course offering ive seen in ancient history. is it worth applying there? I see they only accepted 27/690+ last year.</p>
<p>sorry for the double post but I forgot to ask: is it worthwhile to study for and retake the SAT II? What do colleges think of taking them as a sophomore in college to prove proficiency? I want to show the college great test scores etc but it seems that from a purely logical standpoint I have proven my ability to do the extremely high lvl work with my courses? Would taking the GRE and doing extremely well then sending that in help? Thanks</p>
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For example, UPenn publishes different sat scores depending on where u look in their site, in publications, and the collegeboard exactly has it as it is in US News.
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<p>That is a hasty generalization.</p>
<p>ok, that's nice nspeds, don't u have anything better to do w. ur time then going around criticizing what ppl say.</p>
<p>Get a FXXXXXX life.</p>
<p>It is not criticism. People visit this forum for accurate information so they can make educated decisions; if something incorrect is posted, it is best to rectify the situation before people render their decisions upon flawed data.</p>
<p>If you cannot provide such information, either provide a disclaimer that asserts the possibility of it being inaccurate or do not post at all. Considering the quality of your posts, I prefer the latter.</p>
<p>"ok, that's nice nspeds, don't u have anything better to do w. ur time then going around criticizing what ppl say."</p>
<p>bball, agreed. You get the gloves, and I'll get the scalpel, and together we shall both pry-out the 1500 page philosophy encyclopedia wedged up his ass. He keeps it there because it makes him feel happy and safe.</p>
<p>Get out of my post! Someone answer my latest questions!</p>
<p>Dude, last time I checked it was a free country.</p>
<p>hahahahhahaha.</p>
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<p>Dude, last time I checked it was a free country.</p>
<p>hahahahhahaha.
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thanks for the meaningful post. </p>
<p>I repeat for newcomers to the thread:
is it worthwhile to study for and retake the SAT II? Would taking the GRE and doing extremely well then sending that in help? Is Yale even possible for someone like me - its now my number 1 I think. Thanks</p>
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<p>Really?! That's good news - not that's it's a high number or anything, but it is significantly higher than 4.5%... ;]</p>
<p>From what the admissions guy told me, yes, that is correct, 8 to 10 percent.</p>
<p>does that mean that UPenn is higher than the 20-22 percent they claim?</p>
<p>There is an aching whole in my life, and it has the name nspeds on it.</p>
<p>I'll ask again...chances at Yale, stanford, harvard, brown? Thanks :)</p>
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<p>This is not graduate school admissions.</p>
<p>nspeds, your comment didn't state anything that I didn't already know.<br>
Instead, if you could address this line of reasoning:
I am going to try to show how I am set to be a top candidate for the best PhD programs in the country and that my current activities and coursework all reflect my ability and desire. If I were to send top GRE scores as a supplement to the application, I think it might show further that dedication to and capability for success in my chosen path is top of the heap.</p>
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I think it might show further that dedication to and capability for success in my chosen path is top of the heap.
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<p>This is exactly the problem: you are not certain of whether it will help. If admissions were this straightforward, then you would see an excess of students rushing to excel at the GRE in order to demonstrate their competence in certain fields of work.</p>
<p>This is not how it works. If you were somewhat competent enough to take the GRE, you would done the research as to what constitutes applying as a transfer student to competitive universities:</p>
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Harvard College has very few places available for sophomore and junior transfers; the number of well-qualified candidates far exceeds the number of students admitted.
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<p>This quotation was taken from Harvard's website on transfer admissions. To be sure, the question is not whether the applicant is qualified, for clearly they have no problem with rejecting those who will likely succeed at their institution. </p>
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<p>You are misinterpreting the importance of the GRE, and more importantly, how the adcoms at a competitive institution would consider your taking it. The goal is not to show competence at completing Ph.D level education, which is where my previous post, the one you said you already knew, comes in:</p>
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<p>Indeed, the purpose is not to show that you are competent for Ph.D level research. In fact, to claim as such would likely be considered as arrogant by an adcom.</p>
<p>Moreover, a good GRE score does not demonstrate one's assured competence at Ph.D level work. For philosophy Ph.Ds, at least, every applicant's decision, regardless of GRE and GPA (so long as it surpasses the minimum) hinges on the writing sample. </p>
<p>This brings me to my point:</p>
<p>Since this is not graduate school admissions, try to focus on convincing the adcom as to why you are qualified for their undergraduate school. This is a simple claim, but one you have trouble understanding. Moreover, the second burden you have as a transfer is not to demonstrate why you are qualified for graduate level work, but to demonstrate why the school should want you. Your qualities need not be academic in nature. Top 25 schools typically state that they are looking for applicants with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to offer as a student at their university. This suggests why nearly all the applicants I know who where admitted into Harvard as transfer students still were not certain as to what they wanted to do, and stated it clearly on their applications.</p>
<p>I am not going to try to convince you of this, for you clearly have your convictions. I suggest speaking to an adcom for disabuse. As of yet, your current argument is laughable, as it does not show the least bit of reasoning, but rather conclusions predicated on haphazard assumptions. Do the research, then post.</p>
<p>I love giggling, so I will trace out your line of reasoning</p>
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<p>Me:</p>
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<p>I am beginning to wonder whether this is actually true.</p>
<p>"Someone despises me. That is his concern. My concern is that I be not found to do or say anything which deserves to be despised. He will hate me? That is his concern; but I am kind and friendly to everyone, and ready to pont out to this very man where he went wrong, not reproachfully nor to show off my forbearance, but genuinely and to benefit him.."
Marcus Aurelius, The Meditations, XI. 13.</p>
<p>Perhaps Nspeds, you should spend less time on the forum condescendingly rebuking and more time doing your philosophy homework.</p>