<p>Nope, I’ve lived in North Carolina all my life. And as for my EC’s, they’re nothing special:</p>
<p>school basketball team JV/Varsity
math club and computer club prez
some tutoring, maybe 50 hrs max
volunteer at hospital, 100 hrs</p>
<p>no big awards really:
nmsf
National Spanish exam bronze and silver
school headmaster’s list
some math competition awards</p>
<p>I also go to a private school, and didn’t apply for financial aid</p>
<p>also, i’m specifically talking about Wharton. I figured it was either go big or go home. </p>
<p>Gawd, I am completely and utterly unmotivated to do anything except browse CC right now T.T</p>
<p>@Tarheel, as long as you’ve done stuff you enjoy you’ll be fine! I’m at the opposite problem; too many ECs…Eagle Scout, School President, NASA Internship, Odyssey of the Mind, Academic Team Captain, Mock Trial Lead, Etc…I have a six page resume…they probably got it and threw it out haha.</p>
<p>my CA essay was about the therapy i find in running at night (7.5/10)
my “Why Penn” essay was about dreaming of running my own Ice cream truck business (who doesn’t love ice cream?) (8/10)</p>
<p>So I have been following this thread for a while, and I feel a the way a lot of you do: I won’t get accepted. I come from a really competitive school, and I know of two really well qualified people who are applying. I have tried to tell everyone that I really have accepted the fact that I won’t be accepted tomorrow. But they all say that I should have some confidence, and that they know I will get in. Honestly, though, this isn’t a matter of confidence. It’s me trying to let myself down easily, move on, and not become so emotionally involved in the process. The fact is that admissions decisions do not decide who you are, and what you do with the rest of your life. I wish you all the best of luck, because I am sure that you are fantastically talented people who will do so much with your lives, no matter where you go.</p>
<p>@zacwilliam</p>
<p>no such thing as too many EC’s, in my personal opinion
although until i started browsing CC, i didn’t realize–can having diverse EC’s with no clear direction hurt you? i’ve read some people say that being too diverse can actually have a negative impact… can anyone confirm O.o?</p>
<p>You see Hurrah Hurrah Pennsylvania in blue if I’m not wrong. And music plays in the background.</p>
<p>I feel like puking. The wait is killing me.</p>
<p>@Tarheeel. From what I know yes. Adcoms want to see who you are and it’s all about presenting an image that all fits together. Having too many diverse ECs can make it seem like you have no vision or idea of where you are going and that is a negative. Quantity is nice, but quality is always better, especially quality ECs that match-up with your personality and vision.</p>
<p>From what I hear ivys want two types of students. They want specialist and then people with the scores. If you are a specialist (opposite of being well-rounded) it can hurt to have too many extracurriculars.</p>
<p>Wow you guys on CC are so smart and relatable, literally most of the things you guys have posted are similar to what I’m feeling.</p>
<p>These competitive schools want well-rounded student bodies not students.</p>
<p>I’m terrified. Help. I won’t get in. I’ll be crushed. But I’m weirdly calm right now.
I’m not sure how I compare to everyone else in the process. I can’t rightly say I think my essays are fabulous but they aren’t crap either… 4.0 weighted GPA, 32 ACT, ECs like cultural dance team, Science Olympiad, horseback riding, Youth in government… Awards for photography, writing, and an AP scholar. I’m the only one I know from my school who is applying. No one from my school has ever attended before. If I get in, I’ll be the first in my school’s history…!
I feel the same way everyone else does about friends/family. “Stop worrying!” “Of course you’ll get in!” “You have nothing to worry about!” It’s so easy to say, but they’re an Ivy League. They have their pick of the cream of the crop, and we all know it.</p>
<p>haha it’s so funny to hear about “oversupportive” friends/family. i’ve had so many of my friends tell me i’m definitely going to get in and they can’t wait for the 5pm fb status like KMS LOL im prob not getting in… one of my friends who got into an ivy last week was like cant wait to be ivy buddies with u 
and i was like **** im gonna die</p>
<p>You’re right; they do have their pick. You’re part of that crop. Be proud that you just have the guts to apply Keep your head up Madge!</p>
<p>I can agree with most of y’all with friends and family that you’ll get in being somewhat discouraging, but just remember that they’re genuinely supporting and believing in you. It helps ease your mind when you have people that support you also ice cream tho</p>
<p>@loljk ikr my fb dash has been filled with ivy statuses for the past week and i’m gonna feel even more depressed if i don’t get in and i see upenn statuses everywhere .__.</p>
<p>That is like the opposite of my fb newsfeed… I’ve only known one person so far in my school that got into WU ED and everyone else has been happily getting accepted to state colleges =/</p>
<p>Does anyone know if you’ll have a higher chance of getting in if you have a sibling at the school?</p>
<p>@zacwilliam
Thanks! Your hope and encouragement lifted my spirits maybe I can try to sleep now…</p>
<p>@kertaos yes, siblings count as legacy which do boost your chances at acceptance</p>