<p>I never weigh in on these “chance” threads. I feel compelled to this today. Why would X have a greater chance? It seems to me that Y is a more interesting candidate…</p>
<p>We all know the student(X) who has less than mediocre EC’s… the basic school clubs and thats it… maybe throw in a sport or 2… and thats it…</p>
<p>and then the other student(Y) is capt of the swim team, a docent at an art museum, has implemented service projects for the less fortunate, holds down a part time job, works with Special Olympics and maybe even coaches special needs youngsters in swimming… </p>
<p>I would tend to think that student Y is far more interesting and would be one who would gain entrance… did any of you read The Gatekeepers?? </p>
<p>There is a student at my dd14’s school who I chatted with during a luncheon a few months back… and I asked which schools were his top choices… he responded by saying " I am only applying to Yale" When I asked if he had any safeties, his response " I don’t need safeties because Yale will accept me"… this young man has NO volunteer hours and feels that volunteering is a waste, he has very limited EC’s and said that his projected 2400 SAT will help him get in… I am sure he has a great GPA, I didnt ask. He also stated that b/c he is Phillipino that he has a great chance because he is Asian. He also stated that he is perfect for Yale and they would be foolish to reject him!</p>
<p>I sat in awe of his sense of entitlement/naivte(sp?) and didn’t challenge his cockiness… I just smiled and nodded and wished him luck! Far be it from me to change his mind set. </p>
<p>I am sure that this sense of entitlement will show in his essays(he also mentioned that writing was his weak area)… </p>
<p>Do other students feel this way? And could this be the reason why they are not gaining entry?</p>