visitnigGot into econ for UCSB, too bad transfer applications aren't due for at least two or months for privates. And honestly don't worry about what college you get into, because as cliche as it sounds, its what you do that will count. I've personally friend who went to a barely top 50 school and still got a position at Goldman Sachs along with other elite finance firms where the acceptance rate is much lower than Harvard(2% vs 6%) and had to beat multiple 4.0 Ivy students during the interview process. But nonetheless, congrats to everyone on getting in.
Yeah don't take this shit too seriously, I go to University of Maryland which is only ranked 62nd in the country (although 23rd in engineering and 10th in my major, aerospace engineering; it is still less prestigious than stanford and the likes). I have absolutely no regrets as I will still be graduating with a decent degree, a good resume, and very little debt (relative to everybody I know that goes to out of state or private schools - and I'm spending an extra semester in school). Fuck student loan debt.
It matters more in business fields but there are plenty of big names in business from plenty of less prestigious schools
[quote=visitnig]Got into econ for UCSB, too bad transfer applications aren't due for at least two or months for privates. And honestly don't worry about what college you get into, because as cliche as it sounds, its what [b]you[/b] do that will count. I've personally friend who went to a barely top 50 school and still got a position at Goldman Sachs along with other elite finance firms where the acceptance rate is much lower than Harvard(2% vs 6%) and had to beat multiple 4.0 Ivy students during the interview process. But nonetheless, congrats to everyone on getting in.[/quote]
Yeah don't take this shit too seriously, I go to University of Maryland which is only ranked 62nd in the country (although 23rd in engineering and 10th in my major, aerospace engineering; it is still less prestigious than stanford and the likes). I have absolutely no regrets as I will still be graduating with a decent degree, a good resume, and very little debt (relative to everybody I know that goes to out of state or private schools - and I'm spending an extra semester in school). Fuck student loan debt.
It matters more in business fields but there are plenty of big names in business from plenty of less prestigious schools
jealous of all you undergrads. Congrats to everyone getting places.
Currently losing sleep over PhD applications, but I have one conditional offer already. However, the real battle is getting funding.
jealous of all you undergrads. Congrats to everyone getting places.
Currently losing sleep over PhD applications, but I have one conditional offer already. However, the real battle is getting funding.
negasoraHearing back from MIT tomorrow. It's my first choice, so hopefully I'll get in!
Good luck! MIT was my first choice, but I chickened out and never applied :/
[quote=negasora]Hearing back from MIT tomorrow. It's my first choice, so hopefully I'll get in![/quote]
Good luck! MIT was my first choice, but I chickened out and never applied :/
I just got an acceptance letter from La Salle in Philly. I should be hearing back from my top two (Suffolk and Emmanuel, both in Boston) in the next few days since I applied early action to those.
I just got an acceptance letter from La Salle in Philly. I should be hearing back from my top two (Suffolk and Emmanuel, both in Boston) in the next few days since I applied early action to those.
MIT's application is pretty lengthy. Tons of stuff you have to write about, your own studies, personal and relationships with others. Get the chance to interview an MIT grad and it'll really help you get in. Also, what to expect in the pass/fail semester they have for the first year you're there.
MIT's application is pretty lengthy. Tons of stuff you have to write about, your own studies, personal and relationships with others. Get the chance to interview an MIT grad and it'll really help you get in. Also, what to expect in the pass/fail semester they have for the first year you're there.
yankeeprestigearkonI just got into NC State University!!!! It's my #1 choice so I'm kinda excited!
it is pretty cool, i am a freshman at ncsu atm.
if you guys ever want to play video games i'm down, i'm a senior at state
Looks like another addition to his wolfpack.
[quote=yankee][quote=prestige][quote=arkon]I just got into NC State University!!!! It's my #1 choice so I'm kinda excited![/quote]
it is pretty cool, i am a freshman at ncsu atm.[/quote]
if you guys ever want to play video games i'm down, i'm a senior at state[/quote]
Looks like another addition to his wolfpack.
shredderAs some of you know, early college decisions are going out/went out this weekend.
I just got into Stanford, and I'm incredibly excited =D!
shredder what was your gpa and sat and extracurriculars if you dont mind sharing? ^^
sorry kinda aiming for that school too
[quote=shredder]As some of you know, early college decisions are going out/went out this weekend.
I just got into Stanford, and I'm incredibly excited =D! [/quote]
shredder what was your gpa and sat and extracurriculars if you dont mind sharing? ^^
sorry kinda aiming for that school too
Accepted into University of Nebraska at Omaha. My adventure to get money so I don't have to pay for college begins...
Accepted into University of Nebraska at Omaha. My adventure to get money so I don't have to pay for college begins...
ShinyCharizardshredderAs some of you know, early college decisions are going out/went out this weekend.
I just got into Stanford, and I'm incredibly excited =D!
shredder what was your gpa and sat and extracurriculars if you dont mind sharing? ^^
sorry kinda aiming for that school too
I was a 4.138 and a 2300 :)
I'm probably going to do math/science in the future! Good luck with Stanford!!
Also, Kip, what's your research in?
[quote=ShinyCharizard][quote=shredder]As some of you know, early college decisions are going out/went out this weekend.
I just got into Stanford, and I'm incredibly excited =D! [/quote]
shredder what was your gpa and sat and extracurriculars if you dont mind sharing? ^^
sorry kinda aiming for that school too[/quote]
I was a 4.138 and a 2300 :)
I'm probably going to do math/science in the future! Good luck with Stanford!!
Also, Kip, what's your research in?
ddrsensationAccepted into University of Nebraska at Omaha. My adventure to get money so I don't have to pay for college begins...
If there is one thing I personally regretted in high school, it would've been not studying nearly as hard for the PSAT as I did for the SAT because the PSAT is the one that actually gets you scholarships, really really wished someone told me that ahead of time. That and also not applying enough scholarships during senior year just due to laziness, because honestly, what else do you actually have going on senior year besides applications and writing essays anyways? Its literally just free money.
[quote=ddrsensation]Accepted into University of Nebraska at Omaha. My adventure to get money so I don't have to pay for college begins...[/quote]
If there is one thing I personally regretted in high school, it would've been not studying nearly as hard for the PSAT as I did for the SAT because the PSAT is the one that actually gets you scholarships, really really wished someone told me that ahead of time. That and also not applying enough scholarships during senior year just due to laziness, because honestly, what else do you actually have going on senior year besides applications and writing essays anyways? Its literally just free money.
visitnigddrsensationAccepted into University of Nebraska at Omaha. My adventure to get money so I don't have to pay for college begins...
If there is one thing I personally regretted in high school, it would've been not studying nearly as hard for the PSAT as I did for the SAT because the PSAT is the one that actually gets you scholarships, really really wished someone told me that ahead of time. That and also not applying enough scholarships during senior year just due to laziness, because honestly, what else do you actually have going on senior year besides applications and writing essays anyways? Its literally just free money.
Well, that is a bit of a half truth. The SAT qualifies you for merit aid, and it qualifies you for National merit scholarships. Not to mention all the other non-collegeboard programs that offer scholarships based on GPA and SAT scores. PSAT does give you a few opportunities, but not as many as you would think.
[quote=visitnig][quote=ddrsensation]Accepted into University of Nebraska at Omaha. My adventure to get money so I don't have to pay for college begins...[/quote]
If there is one thing I personally regretted in high school, it would've been not studying nearly as hard for the PSAT as I did for the SAT because the PSAT is the one that actually gets you scholarships, really really wished someone told me that ahead of time. That and also not applying enough scholarships during senior year just due to laziness, because honestly, what else do you actually have going on senior year besides applications and writing essays anyways? Its literally just free money.[/quote]
Well, that is a bit of a half truth. The SAT qualifies you for merit aid, and it qualifies you for National merit scholarships. Not to mention all the other non-collegeboard programs that offer scholarships based on GPA and SAT scores. PSAT does give you a few opportunities, but not as many as you would think.
shredderAs some of you know, early college decisions are going out/went out this weekend.
I just got into Stanford, and I'm incredibly excited =D!
I have tried to stay off of Facebook, because my best friend got deferred, and I don't want him to feel bad. That said, I wanted to share with someone.
What are your results? Where are you headed? Celebrate! Be happy! Perhaps, with enough TF2 players, we could meet up for a LAN in college.
Here's to all the seniors in high school! Best of luck in college.
Sadly, I didn't get into Stanford, but I am waiting for a decision from Michigan. I want to go to school for engineering. Congrats shredder!
[quote=shredder]As some of you know, early college decisions are going out/went out this weekend.
I just got into Stanford, and I'm incredibly excited =D!
I have tried to stay off of Facebook, because my best friend got deferred, and I don't want him to feel bad. That said, I wanted to share with someone.
What are your results? Where are you headed? Celebrate! Be happy! Perhaps, with enough TF2 players, we could meet up for a LAN in college.
Here's to all the seniors in high school! Best of luck in college.[/quote]
Sadly, I didn't get into Stanford, but I am waiting for a decision from Michigan. I want to go to school for engineering. Congrats shredder!
everyone come to uncw with bape and i!!!
everyone come to uncw with bape and i!!!
ya'll shouldn't write off private universities. for me many of them were less expensive than large public schools because of financial aid, even though the sticker price is like $50,000+.
obviously the large schools like NYU have legions of rich parents lining up to pay, but many smaller private schools are very flexible with financial aid.
dont get into debt in your undergrad, it blows.
ya'll shouldn't write off private universities. for me many of them were less expensive than large public schools because of financial aid, even though the sticker price is like $50,000+.
obviously the large schools like NYU have legions of rich parents lining up to pay, but many smaller private schools are very flexible with financial aid.
dont get into debt in your undergrad, it blows.
actually i'm poor and go to nyu but i have a decent amount of scholarship money probably because of test scores
basically who knows? might as well try applying to universities and see how much $ you get (or major in something that will make you ez$)
actually i'm poor and go to nyu but i have a decent amount of scholarship money probably because of test scores
basically who knows? might as well try applying to universities and see how much $ you get (or major in something that will make you ez$)
Seems like a lot of us live in North Carolina. We should play some video games together.
Seems like a lot of us live in North Carolina. We should play some video games together.
^ that's what i was just thinking
^ that's what i was just thinking
jake_Applied to a bunch of small private liberal arts schools in the midwest and pacific northwest.
A few (4-5) of my friends got accepted early to Harvard like yesterday or something so that was pretty sick lol.
If you have any questions about the cultures at different PNW LACs hit me up.
[quote=jake_]Applied to a bunch of small private liberal arts schools in the midwest and pacific northwest.
A few (4-5) of my friends got accepted early to Harvard like yesterday or something so that was pretty sick lol.[/quote]
If you have any questions about the cultures at different PNW LACs hit me up.
Yea, the UNC system is pretty good all around. Even have a nice party school in ECU.
Yea, the UNC system is pretty good all around. Even have a nice party school in ECU.
visitnigGot into econ for UCSB, too bad transfer applications aren't due for at least two or months for privates. And honestly don't worry about what college you get into, because as cliche as it sounds, its what you do that will count. I personally had a friend who went to a barely top 50 school and still got a position at Goldman Sachs along with other elite finance firms where the acceptance rate is much lower than Harvard(2% vs 6%) and had to beat multiple 4.0 Ivy students during the interview process. But nonetheless, congrats to everyone on getting in.
hey jimmy this thread is for college apps not college transfer apps
[quote=visitnig]Got into econ for UCSB, too bad transfer applications aren't due for at least two or months for privates. And honestly don't worry about what college you get into, because as cliche as it sounds, its what [b]you[/b] do that will count. I personally had a friend who went to a barely top 50 school and still got a position at Goldman Sachs along with other elite finance firms where the acceptance rate is much lower than Harvard(2% vs 6%) and had to beat multiple 4.0 Ivy students during the interview process. But nonetheless, congrats to everyone on getting in.[/quote]
hey jimmy this thread is for college apps not college transfer apps
This is a longshot, I doubt anyone here goes there, but I'm going to U of Memphis to do stuff with music. Anyone else?
This is a longshot, I doubt anyone here goes there, but I'm going to U of Memphis to do stuff with music. Anyone else?
Just got my acceptance into Computer Engineering at Cal Poly!
Just got my acceptance into Computer Engineering at Cal Poly!
Any other procrastinators out there who have yet to submit all/any of their apps? I'd like love to think I'm not the only one.
Any other procrastinators out there who have yet to submit all/any of their apps? I'd [s]like[/s] love to think I'm not the only one.
NoraAAny other procrastinators out there who have yet to submit all/any of their apps? I'd like love to think I'm not the only one.
Every college of mine barring WashU had supplements, so I've been getting yelled at for weeks to get them done. I still have a 400-650 word essay for UPenn, and I still have to edit apps for Northwestern, and Johns Hopkins.
Thankfully two of my schools aren't due until the 10th/15th.
[quote=NoraA]Any other procrastinators out there who have yet to submit all/any of their apps? I'd [s]like[/s] love to think I'm not the only one.[/quote]
Every college of mine barring WashU had supplements, so I've been getting yelled at for weeks to get them done. I still have a 400-650 word essay for UPenn, and I still have to edit apps for Northwestern, and Johns Hopkins.
Thankfully two of my schools aren't due until the 10th/15th.
Accepted to University of Georgia and Georgia Tech for in-state options (free money is pretty great) but Northwestern Univ. is by far my first choice. Still waiting, considering app. deadline is tomorrow. Should hear from the School of Music before too long though! :) Hoping for the best...
Accepted to University of Georgia and Georgia Tech for in-state options (free money is pretty great) but Northwestern Univ. is by far my first choice. Still waiting, considering app. deadline is tomorrow. Should hear from the School of Music before too long though! :) Hoping for the best...
TerraAccepted to University of Georgia and Georgia Tech for in-state options (free money is pretty great) but Northwestern Univ. is by far my first choice. Still waiting, considering app. deadline is tomorrow. Should hear from the School of Music before too long though! :) Hoping for the best...
Georgia Tech is an awesome setup. I was accepted there and I was seriously considering taking the offer.
What is your major?
[quote=Terra]Accepted to University of Georgia and Georgia Tech for in-state options (free money is pretty great) but Northwestern Univ. is by far my first choice. Still waiting, considering app. deadline is tomorrow. Should hear from the School of Music before too long though! :) Hoping for the best...[/quote]
Georgia Tech is an awesome setup. I was accepted there and I was seriously considering taking the offer.
What is your major?
jake_Applied to a bunch of small private liberal arts schools in the midwest and pacific northwest.
A few (4-5) of my friends got accepted early to Harvard like yesterday or something so that was pretty sick lol.
pssst....go to a midwestern liberal arts school!
[quote=jake_]Applied to a bunch of small private liberal arts schools in the midwest and pacific northwest.
A few (4-5) of my friends got accepted early to Harvard like yesterday or something so that was pretty sick lol.[/quote]
pssst....go to a midwestern liberal arts school!
Accepted into UMass Dartmouth, deferred by Suffolk and Emmanuel. Hoping I get into at least one of those.
Accepted into UMass Dartmouth, deferred by Suffolk and Emmanuel. Hoping I get into at least one of those.