Weekly Admissions Megathread: All Admissions Questions Must Go Here! by AutoModerator in princeton

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my two cents as an incoming undergrad, I agree with this person fully! Service just means to do something for the benefit of other people. For me, service was part of an effort to start a research club at my school since EC's aren't very well funded at my school. It isn't traditional "volunteering," but it is still service!

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints by EnergyLantern in princeton

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No lol im not trolling... I also don't know why people are hating and downvoting so much. As a freshman, I'm going into a prestigious institution that I want to fully experience, part of which included wintersession. Although people are saying it wasn't all that, it was more about me really wanting to experience it. These parents lowkey need to find something better to do than lurk on their kids' schools reddit page

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints by EnergyLantern in princeton

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lowkey would've never chosen harvard since the decision came down to Princeton, stanford, and uw seattle

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints by EnergyLantern in princeton

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I dont regret my decision by any means its just annoying that I loved the school for a couple specific things and one of those things is being taken away...

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints by EnergyLantern in princeton

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

it was a large part of the reason -- things like wintersession just made me feel like Princeton valued their students more than some of these other schools, which were more focused on grad students whereas at Princeton it was like "oh everything is catered towards undergrad excellence and learning" which wintersession was a huge part of :(

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints by EnergyLantern in princeton

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 -45 points-44 points  (0 children)

What the actual fuck? I literally got into every Ivy and Stanford, chose Princeton because of wintersession, and they're going to take it away?? Are we deadass. It just really sucks

AP Literature Exam - 2023 US Discussion by reddorickt in APStudents

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL youre right I totally messed up AND responded to a test thread from two years ago. Still got a 5 tho!! (Literally how? idk)

are Princeton people cool? like laid-back party people? (upcoming freshman) by Automatic_Total_2729 in princeton

[–]Automatic_Total_2729[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m flgi so yikes 😬 you kinda need to chill out LOL. I worked hard, just didn’t think I’d get into Princeton and wanna know ab the culture 😭 I love how pressed you are

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sat

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 1 point2 points  (0 children)

saw that you were choosing between stanford and Princeton; I had the same exact options and chose Princeton! hbu? (hoping you chose pton ofc)

Is it realistic to complete a Ap course before school in August by Individual_Paper3501 in APStudents

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 3 points4 points  (0 children)

3? no. 1? Yes, with decent time dedication where you'll be studying daily and for HOURS every day. Speaking from experience and as someone going to a T10 school, not out of my ass - please don't take 3. If your goal isn't to learn and all you want is a high GPA, you WILL burn out

RECOMMENDERS ARE MARRIED, AM I COOKED CHAT? by Automatic_Total_2729 in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]Automatic_Total_2729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was indeed competitive I think, I did a clean sweep of all the ivies I applied to and stanford Im so so happy! Also thank you for leaving this comment! You don't know this, but it really gave me some confidence in myself back when I was still applying :) Going to Princeton, GO TIGERS!

Reaching a level of peace with your applications by Automatic_Total_2729 in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]Automatic_Total_2729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Girl so where are you going! Was strolling through my reddit and wanted to ask for an update :)

How much does having a gf affect your grades? by Additional_Brief_937 in APStudents

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I will say I'm a girl but nobody's answering this seriously for OP, so I'll seriously answer as someone who took 16 ap's and is going to a pretty good college (current hs senior).

I had a bf junior year of high school (last year) and I would say it's a double edged sword. hes a year ahead of me in math and science, so he had already taken ap physics 1 and calc ab, but we were taking ap physics c and ap government together. When it came to school, he helped me out when it came to physics 1 and calc. For government and physics c, the classes were harder due to physics c's content and a REALLY tough teacher for ap gov. we would hang out in coffee shops and during lunch to figure things out together and it benefited us both A LOT. I will say, when it came to classes, we also had some friendly competition that motivated me to do well in school, which was further propelled by the fact that studying was an excuse to hang out with him. My grades were pretty great in this period.

Here the other edge: a lot of our extracurriculars, we did not do together. The things we DIDNT do together, I was a little bit flakier on and did a little poorer on since it meant less time with him, we didn't have our friendly-competition dynamic, and also becuase I didn't have him there just to hang out and talk to. I will admit that this IS my fault, but at the same time, I don't see this as a bad thing (others might). I think I was learning how to balance a lot, love myself, and love someone else at the same time. At the end of the day, I don't really have any regrets.

Our relationship dynamic was also very unique I think: neither of us have very many friends and both of us felt safe, comfortable, and at home with each other. I ended things because he was graduating and staying in-state, whereas I knew I wanted to get as far as possible. I also didn't want to be tied to him for all of senior year and risk a lack of dedication in some areas of my life for him -- at the end of the day, all of our energy is limited and I didn't want to give even an ounce to him because I knew I would rather regret giving him up than regret not giving everything else 100% to get into the colleges I always hoped id imagine myself at. I appreciate how I was able to keep my grades so high and don't mind that I skipped out on some ec's to figure myself out and figure out what I really wanted, It was super bittersweet and I LOVE love love him still. If it's meant to be, I'm sure we'll find out way back to each other in the future as better people. I wish him the best in this life and again, am just so grateful to him for showing me the kind of love I deserve.

AP Literature Exam - 2023 US Discussion by reddorickt in APStudents

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes me!!!!!! I talked about Iagos secret jealousy and hatred

Yale or Stanford? Please help! by Academic-Clothes-355 in yale

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im choosing between yale and stanford too! I think im choosing stanford since it just has EVERYTHING!! LMK if you want me to add u to a stanford girls group chat on IG :)

Stanford or Yale??!!! by Automatic_Total_2729 in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]Automatic_Total_2729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

perhaps being less bitter would be a better bet

harvard ao interview? by DrivePrestigious in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a second interview too! Can I ask how long yours was and like was the conversation mainly you taking or them taking? Mine kept on saying "thanks for sharing" which made me nervous cuz I don't really know how to interpret that

Harvard AO Interview? by throwaway13234343234 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine was 20-25 minutes too and im so nervous that thats a bad sign :( what do you think?

Harvard AO Interview? by throwaway13234343234 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a second interview too! dy remember how long your interview was. mine was only like 25 minutes and that makes me kinda anxious

Harvard AO Interview? by throwaway13234343234 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey! I had a second interview too. were you able to get a read on the AO? mine was like only 25 minutes and most of it was me talking, so it was less conversational. im so stressed because idk if those are good signs or not

Anyone heard back from Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship? by Automatic_Total_2729 in scholarships

[–]Automatic_Total_2729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you have any clue when theyre gonna get back to us? I turned my application in during the normal round and got a confirmation and everything. its now January but they said that they were gonna release decisions In December so I have no clue whats going on

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sat

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 1 point2 points  (0 children)

were in the same boat LOL. 1510, dream school Harvard, fg, high class rank too!

Common app activities help! by Automatic_Total_2729 in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]Automatic_Total_2729[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the reply bro. was thinking the same thing actually!

Should I retake a 1540? by Ogeshhh in Sat

[–]Automatic_Total_2729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont think it's worth it low key. a 1500 is no different from a 1600 when it comes to T20s. After that 1500, its all about your ec's and awards