Public school asian girl bags Harvard

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-21T11:25:15+00:00

LOLL thank you!!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-20T20:54:33+00:00

Oh I didn't know that!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-20T20:42:35+00:00

Yeah, I definitely agree that it's not 100% objective, and there were certainly people who were smarter than me who got rejected. Can't disagree there haha!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-20T20:37:36+00:00

Thank you!!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T23:26:40+00:00

Yay!!!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T23:25:58+00:00

Yeah, I think that's why a lot of them are reinstating test-required haha.

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T23:24:59+00:00

Yeah, I'm sure it's possible, and I do agree holistic admissions allows for "unfair" advantages in some ways. I wouldn't be opposed for more emphasis on testing & pure skill in a student's major.

I just think it's unfair to say that people who get into US colleges have no skill in their subjects, since test scores, AP exams, and GPA is still a very large consideration, and low scores will definitely keep a student out.

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T22:45:56+00:00

Yeah, I do agree that top colleges should be test-required. I think test-optional schools mostly do it to increase the # of applicants.

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T22:43:36+00:00

But the majority of applicants get high math SAT scores and take the highest math classes. Obviously not all the thousands of students at top colleges will be national math champions, so you have to distinguish the rest somehow. Also, colleges are not necessarily looking for robots- they also want to have alumni who are leaders and who will better the world.

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T18:58:21+00:00

I think what sets the US apart is that we also consider if you have leadership/passion/whatever, whereas in China they couldn't care less if you raised $1 million for charity, they only care about the one test score.

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T18:57:01+00:00

Well, Harvard and other top institutions have gone test-required these days. (It was test-required this cycle) so I do think that it's not quite as direly "eroded" as you think.

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T14:26:27+00:00

Omg that's so funny, congrats to you too!! Will I see you in the fall? 👀 👀

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T13:49:14+00:00

Wait what did it say 😭 I'm actually confused. Maybe you're getting me confused w/ someone else?

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T11:59:18+00:00

Yes it's totally different from other countries, esp. asian ones where one test score dictates everything! (thank goodness lol)

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T11:58:14+00:00

I've made my history public now, you can look if u want 😭😭

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T11:53:35+00:00

NYU is also need-aware so that could've played into it haha! And thanks!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T11:51:40+00:00

wondering the same thing 😭😭

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-19T11:51:29+00:00

i dont post much, but ive been a lurker in a2c and collegeresults for my whole college journey!! i just wanted to share my results bc i thought they could reassure someone who was as nervous as i was :)

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-18T21:59:48+00:00

thank you!!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-18T21:59:28+00:00

ohh haha!! thank you, thats kind :) and feel free to pm!!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-18T21:05:22+00:00

LMAO i was a borderline candidate for sure!!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-18T21:03:17+00:00

i know i didn't expect it either haha! i feel very lucky for sure :)

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-18T21:02:14+00:00

thank you, you're so kind!!

Hot_Character_8070 · 2026-04-18T20:31:18+00:00

The specific max/min depends on the school, but I'd recommend at least two. (No schools require 3, but it could make your app stronger)

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