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Napalm381

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<< If you still don't get it, maybe Kaplan will write a cram course in social skills one of these days. >>

You call people you barely know &quot;a joke&quot; on a public forum. Will you be joining the rest of us?

/me knows he isn't insecure and there's nothing you can do about it. :p
 
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Regine

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<< I got a high SAT score, had a 3.9 GPA, almost all the AP clases, but I never did community service nor played any sport. I did not get accepted into either of the two ivy league universities where I wanted to go. Instead, a friend of mine who had a lower SAT score and GPA than I did, got accepted into one of those universities. That kid would not stop doing extracurricular activities in high school; student government, football, track, chorus, worked a part-time at McDonalds. >>


Same here - I was even valedictorian (not bragging, just bitching ;)), was in music and speech. But because I wasn't involved in sports, religious stuff, or community service the only thing I got was 2 kinda lousy scholarships, one of which lasted only one year.
 
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Thanatopsis

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Rio,

I just got back from a free &quot;seminar&quot; by Kaplan. I got a few good things out of it, such as a few suggestions about how to choose a college. Their spiel on &quot;how to get a good grade&quot; reminded of the MCSE thread not too long ago where one could get a &quot;paper MCSE&quot; using regurgitated test questions. The lady even said they would teach you what you need to know to do well on the ACT, in 6 short classes. What is the point of going to high school then if you can learn all you need to know from a commercial textbook?

That turned me off. That, and the fact I could gain 4 points on my ACT for the low, low price of $500. :p
 
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thraashman

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I got a 1300 and it was good enough to get me into the school I wanted to go to. Sometimes I wish I had actually studied, or slept the night before rather than going to a concert. Passing out during several sections didn't help either. It's not like I'd have gone anywhere different for college, I just want the bragging rights.

And SAT scores aren't too big of a deal. They only get you scholarships if you apply for them. If you expect schools to offer you stuff out of nowhere based on your SAT's, you won't get anywhere. A friend of mine got a 1510 and got no scholarships and is going to UGA for CS (if you're wondering, UGA doesn't have a very good CS department).

Napalm did you really get a 1590. that was the highest anyone got in my school for my graduating class. Also this guy was a nerd, so I'm wondering how a guy who appears that he must be at least a decent part nerd get a girl like Toolgirl. I'm not trying to insult you, I genuinely want to know, I need some help getting a girl.
 
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Napalm381

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Well, I would answer you, but since that would mean that I am a mentally insecure individual and need to seek psychiatric attention, I won't. :confused:
 
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Regine

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<< Also this guy was a nerd, so I'm wondering how a guy who appears that he must be at least a decent part nerd get a girl like Toolgirl. I'm not trying to insult you, I genuinely want to know, I need some help getting a girl. >>


He was there for me when I needed somebody to take care of me....

And he always believed that he would never get a girl, and I couldn't convince him otherwise..... he was a good challenge for me ;)

Actually, I think it was fate that brought us together. :)
 
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Rio Rebel

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Duckers and toolgirl,

You have a valid point. I don't disagree with your point at all.

That being said, be careful trying to determine trends in college admissions. I worked for 3 years as a Coordinator of a state funded program that involved a Master's degree...so in a sense, I acted as a sort of admissions officer, but for the next step - a graduate program.

The one thing that I always hated was to try to explain to someone why they weren't admitted. Admissions is a screwy business. Often it is based on a factor (or factors) of which you are completely unaware, like how many in-state applicants they had this year, how many Native Alaskan Indians are already enrolled, and so on. The strength of affirmative action will surprise you, even today, but also there are countless situations where a person indirectly has contacts on the admissions board.

Of all the things I saw, though, the craziest was my own experience applying to PhD programs in Philosophy. My third choice rejected me flat out, without even being wait-listed, while my first two choices which are considerably better departments, both accepted me.

You just never know all the facts in admissions decisions...and thank God most people don't. (I still feel dirty...lol)
 
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RichieZ

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What the hell is wrong w/ all the ppl bitchin about these threads. The title is in no way misleading, don't read it if you don't want to.
 
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somethingwitty

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<< I say this because of my own experience. I got a high SAT score, had a 3.9 GPA, almost all the AP clases, but I never did community service nor played any sport. I did not get accepted into either of the two ivy league universities where I wanted to go. Instead, a friend of mine who had a lower SAT score and GPA than I did, got accepted into one of those universities. That kid would not stop doing extracurricular activities in high school; student government, football, track, chorus, worked a part-time at McDonalds.

So guys, if you are planning to get into a top university, don't do the same stupid mistake that I did.

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Personally, I don't think what you did was a mistake at all. Most colleges will identify students who only took on EC's to impress others. They can usually tell how dedicated you are. In your friends case, they either missed one, or saw something in him that they wanted-perhaps he interviewed well and made it clear that he was truly committed to those EC's, though of course I am completely speculating.

I'm sorry that the school of your choice didnt recognize your academic talent-however, I would not suggest taking on EC's just to impress...

personally, I was NOT the valadictorian, NOT on a sports team, NOT on yearbook or newspaper...the only thing I WAS was the captain of my school's mock trial team...nevertheless, i got into the ivy of my choice. (and, to answer the original question, my SAT score was a 1410 and my gpa (non-adjusted) was about a 3.5, numbers that place me below the class average for future graduating class)...

my advice-do what you like, be honest, and write a damn good essay-that's all I could think of that I had going for me.
 
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PalmettoTiger

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Duckers is absolutely right (and everyone else who's said basically the same thing). I got a great score (PM me if you care that much, I don't want to post it and get bitched at) and was pretty involved outside the classroom in high school. I didn't have a great GPA; solid but not impressive. I got into my dream school, Princeton, where I met a guy with a 1220 who is sharper and more talented than me in every respect. Lesson: SATs only test one part of the &quot;total package,&quot; and well-rounded people with great social skills and a stellar work ethic like my friend Paul are harder to come by (and thus more valued by top schools).

Once you get into college, the SAT question is rarely raised after 4 months and never raised after freshman year. It doesn't mean jack once you're in school, because only hard work is going to get you out of school with a diploma and prospects. Unfortunately I'm finding that out the hard way, and that's why I'm taking a breather from school.

OK, in the interest of full disclosure, I'm also taking time off because I need the money for skydiving and Computer Geek pays a lot better than Student.
 
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PalmettoTiger

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PS please don't feel insulted by this post; I went to a Jimmy Buffett concert last night and got no sleep. I'm still too tired to be able to say exactly what I mean and not slight anyone...
 
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abracadabra1

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i dunno what happened to me on the SAT.
think i got too far ahead of myself in math and when i had to grab back at the basics for the sats i did poorly.
got a 610 in math when i took it (as sophomore, at which time i was taking calc bc)
 
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jyrixx

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eh..i feel dumb, i got a 1070... grr...
if only i took it again.. oh well, doesn't matter now, i got accepted to school.
 
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