<p>If I took the SAT 2C and owned it, would some of those reaches become matches?</p>
<p>Timur, you have to understand that those schools will always be reaches. They're reaches for 2400/4.0s with perfect SAT IIs. Would your chances increase a little? Probably, but not significantly.</p>
<p>I know. But, I feel like the only reason Wharton would have rejected me is because of some random reason such as someone having similar stats but a higher SAT2 Math score.</p>
<p>hs, on art and religion: yes and yes! </p>
<p>All of the colleges on your list care about more than grades and scores. Yes you need to achieve a certain level to even be considered, but everyone has them. What they are looking for is the something above and beyond. </p>
<p>Accomplishment in any of the arts is a major hook for a business/science/math inclined person. You are missing a great opportunity by not emphasizing this aspect of your profile, even if you never intend to take another art course in your life. </p>
<p>As far as ethnic status and religion, again, yes it helps, if it's what they are lacking and I can say with confidence that Islam is a hot ticket on campus today. I wouldn't recommend lying about your commitment, just include somewhere in your application that you come from a Muslim background and that that experience has given you a unique perspective on global issues, etc, etc. This is more of an advantage at smaller schools, but ALL colleges are seeking diversity and religious diversity qualifies.</p>
<p>Well in that case...</p>
<p>Allah is merciful.</p>
<p>One last question, I doubt I would qualify for recruitment for any of the Ivy schools for Track, but I'm not exactly bad. My high school running program has produced 2 out of 3 of the top All-American recruits in the past 3 years and I've run National relays with them (albeit as the worst guy on the team). Should I still pursue/inform them that if at all possible I'd like to run for them? Would that help at all.</p>
<p>Also, is the "additional information" section of applications generally only used for explaining horrible tragedies that impacted your grades/academics...or could I use it to write two small blurbs about stuff that I couldnt talk about in my essays.</p>
<p>hs, I'm of the more is better school of applications as long as the information is clearly and effectively presented. I think a separate arts package that includes a resume listing classes taken, grades, accomplisments, awards, plus that teacher recommendation, possibly slides (if well done) and comments on relative travel experiences would be a nice adjunct.</p>
<p>Between your main essay and the supplemental "what EC meant the most to me" you should be able to get across who you are and what you're interested in. You mention that you have a "passion" for art that you've traveled extensively and learned a lot from the experience, well, these points need to be worked into your application. </p>
<p>Some colleges really like active, athletic kids (you know healthy body, healthy mind). Dartmouth, Williams, Amherst are examples. My guess is that it's a bit late to be recruited, but if running is part of who you are and you intend to continue to pursue your sport either as a walk-on or on the club level, then, yes, get that information out there.</p>
<p>The interview is also a good opportunity to round out your personality. If you haven't interviewed yet, then when you do, be sure to focus on all of these points of differentiation. Colleges are looking for interesting people who do interesting things.</p>
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