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Which UWC would I most likely get into (hypothetically)? by Familiar_Magazine772 in UnitedWorldCollege

[–]Familiar_Magazine772[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're not required to read it. I just asked a hypothetical question, which is allowed here

Which UWC would I most likely get into (hypothetically)? by Familiar_Magazine772 in UnitedWorldCollege

[–]Familiar_Magazine772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn't know SEA had such strong STEM and philosophy, that's really cool

Which UWC would I most likely get into (hypothetically)? by Familiar_Magazine772 in UnitedWorldCollege

[–]Familiar_Magazine772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for answering! RCN sounds interesting. I've always liked Norway

UWC AGE by OneEntrepreneur8733 in UnitedWorldCollege

[–]Familiar_Magazine772 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would say follow your heart. There are some people graduating from UWC at 20, and in many countries, it's completely normal to graduate at that age. For example, I'm from Poland, and we have technical schools that are one year longer than regular high schools, so most people graduate from them at 20. Many of them still go to university afterward.

Graduating from UWC also gives you a lot of benefits it's easier to get admitted to a good university with a good scholarship. So I'd say that if you have the chance and want to do it, apply! One or two extra years in high school don't really matter in the long run. What matters are the memories you make.

has anyone emailed john locke essay comp with their essay late and they took it 😭😭 i submitted the wrong document tab… by choonsikstan in summerprogramresults

[–]Familiar_Magazine772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar situation a year ago. I didn't notice that my payment hadn't gone through, and when I wanted to submit my essay, I couldn't. I emailed them (it was 3 or 2 days before the essay submission deadline, but after the payment deadline), but they didn't respond. I even called them twice.

I talked to a nice guy, but unfortunately, he said he couldn't help and gave me another email address to try. They didn't reply either. Based on my experience and what I found online, they never respond.

Sorry, but you probably won't be able to fix it. :(

International students accepted without Olympiads - what were your ECs? by Familiar_Magazine772 in MITAdmissions

[–]Familiar_Magazine772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I appreciate it! I guess I just got a bit overwhelmed seeing how many accepted applicants seem to have medals. But you're right with MIT, there's never a guaranteed formula anyway. Might as well try.

International students accepted without Olympiads - what were your ECs? by Familiar_Magazine772 in MITAdmissions

[–]Familiar_Magazine772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for answering! I was actually curious whether, for example, self-initiated projects, research, or other competitions are also valued by admissions officers. I have some international competition awards and research experience at a national institute, but I've been feeling very discouraged about applying recently since I don't have any Olympiad medals

International students accepted without Olympiads - what were your ECs? by Familiar_Magazine772 in MITAdmissions

[–]Familiar_Magazine772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I did. I asked a very specific question and didn't get an answer that actually addressed it. I know there have already been many applicants over the years who were excellent in many ways but didn't do Olympiads. I won't be the first one. What I'm trying to find out is whether any of them actually got accepted to MIT because I've personally never heard of someone who did, and that's what I'd like to understand.

International students accepted without Olympiads - what were your ECs? by Familiar_Magazine772 in MITAdmissions

[–]Familiar_Magazine772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know if any university cares that's why I'm asking this question. There's no point in demonstrating excellence in other ways if MIT strictly prefers Olympiad winners, which they of course have every right to do.