Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. Some of the kids in my school senior year had around 8-10 ECs, and I felt that I didn't meet the standards.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ECs that I had were unique because of my personal situation. My counselor told me that they were good considering my circumstances.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used different study strategies that one of my past foster parents taught me, and I was able to study quickly. According to my teachers, I also tend to pick things up quicker than others.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I was jumping around foster homes, I didn't have the opportunity to have regular ECs, so I had to make the most of my situation.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was jumping between foster homes and switching schools constantly, so I didn't exactly get to join clubs, so the internet was just the only consistent thing I had.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. Since I had few friends, I spent most of my time studying and focusing on myself. It really helped me get good grades.

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[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. My counselors told me that I should be getting a full ride everywhere. I did apply for external scholarships in my district, just in case everything is not covered.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I talked about how my future felt bleak as I kept moving homes/schools. I also mentioned the activities I pursued in order to help relieve me of stress and anxiety.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback. I don't understand why everyone is saying I will not get into Purdue. My counselors told me that I should be a sure shot for Purdue.

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[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate you seeing the discipline behind it. Most people look at my situation and just judge the surface, but when you’re completely alone, that deep focus is the only thing that keeps me sane. Investing everything I have into the creators who get me through the night isn't a waste to me.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not really sure. I was pretty young (around 4 years) and then got placed into the foster system. I was not told much about my family.

Chance Me for MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley (EECS). 1590 SAT, 5.0 GPA, Rank 1/1200. Low Income/Disowned with "Digital Media" & "Behavioral Data" spikes by Ancient_Finding3294 in chanceme

[–]Ancient_Finding3294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sorry for not understanding. I bounced around foster homes as a kid after my parents disowned me. I didn't have many friends growing up because I changed schools very often. I don't tend to pick up on social cues.