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<p>I applied to Virginia Tech RD and didn't fill out the optional 200 word essay. I know this will effect my chances of acceptance, but I was wondering if you think I'll still get in? Thanks a lot..</p>

<p>White male, Vermont</p>

<p>GPA: 3.448 (unweighted)
SAT: 1280, ACT: 29
Rank: 46 out of 225 (top 20 percent)</p>

<p>AP: just bio</p>

<p>ECs:
Varsity Ice Hockey
Advanced Open Water certified SCUBA Diver
Governor's Institute of Vermont: Information Technology
The International Exchange Germany program
Close Up Washington
Varsity Baseball
Student Council Class Representative
Jazz Ensemble
Volunteer Board member at Chittenden County Court Diversion
Senior Challenge Participant</p>

<p>hahah i'm an open water certified SCUBA diver too.
which did you get from: PADI?</p>

<p>trying to get my advanced open water soon, then adventure, then maybe even instructor</p>

<p>PADI, can anyone help??</p>

<p>Looks pretty good to me. You are applying to a couple of other schools just in case, right?</p>

<p>haha, yea I'm automatically into U. of Vermont cause I'm in state, and I'm applying to UConn, Clemson and U. of Rhode Island, but I really do NOT want to go there.</p>

<p>if the reg. decision deadline hasnt passed, you can just write the extra essay and send that in under separate cover, its not big deal...</p>

<p>I'd say your chances are about 50/50, so it would be advisable to write the damn essay. How difficult is 200 words?! Call up the admissions office and ask how to send it in.</p>

<p>BTW, you just missed the top 20% in class rank. Unfortunately, if they are using 20% as a cut-off in ranking applications, closeness means nothing.</p>

<p>If the VT website gives me a e-mail address and just says:</p>

<p>If you have already submitted your application and payment has been authorized, notify us of any necessary changes by emailing <a href="mailto:appchange@vt.edu">appchange@vt.edu</a>. DO NOT create a new account and submit a secondary application with changes. No refunds will be given for secondary application fees.</p>

<p>should I just email them my essay, and say that it is the essay fro my application? Or do you think it's just for changing your address or something?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

<p>bumpp i guess, anyone?</p>

<p>Call them on the phone and ask. Much better than guessing.</p>

<p>all colleges need a few scuba divers to save the drowning swim team ---good chances i'd say</p>

<p>haha, hopefully that's true</p>