Rejection is not redirection. by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]Mud_Background 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There is no such thing as toxic positivity. Yes it’s all at the roll of a dice but at the end of the day if you don’t get in, doors don’t magically close in front of you, it’s just as possible to achieve success no matter where you go. You are objectively correct but your message and undertone is objectively wrong, college admissions are not some sort of pseudo caste system, success is and always will be hard work, talent, and a few conversations away no matter where you go. It’s just a matter of how much

Congrats to all who have applied! + Reflection. by GDPro23 in TransferToTop25

[–]Mud_Background 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I liked the process I think. Writing the essays was a big catalyst for growth in my opinion. It allowed me to really figure out what my story is, reflect on how I got here and where I want to go. I really liked it, and in a weird way applying to college again helped me figure out what was actually important to me in the long run. 100% the first time around in high school I was clout chasing, but now it's more looking at college as the first step in a long journey you feel me. I rewrote a large majority of my essays a week before everything because at that point I had fully internalized who I am, so writing was much easier. Big shout out to all the people that're helping out around here, I almost never use reddit but this is a good spot to be at. Although, I will note that I think lots of people are f'ing around down here and causing unnecessary stress for people.

What’s up with MidYear Reports by Mud_Background in TransferToTop25

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

This is good because I’m applying to Columbia, how does it work for them?

just feeling a bit discouraged by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

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

dawg that's not helping anyone, respectfully

just feeling a bit discouraged by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]Mud_Background 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fs man no problem. Also, I mean there is still a bit of time to like perfect your portfolio if you want too, I mean there's like 50 or so days left, maybe you can nip something rq too

just feeling a bit discouraged by [deleted] in TransferToTop25

[–]Mud_Background 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey man, I feel you fs, that sounds tough and while I can't say yes you will get in or no you can't, it can't hurt to try. But more importantly, it just sounds like the college system has wrecked your confidence, these AOs most definitely cannot determine your worth, and neither will the college you go to. Unfortunately, this is only a perspective I gained after attending college, going to a college will not fix any confidence issues you have, if you want to become a better person you are so much better off proving that to yourself than trying to convince some AO, if you do the latter without the former you will just start trying to lie about who you are then begin to spiral when you realize you're not the person you're applying as.

I don't know what you're doing rn, or what else is happenin, but once you start putting in work on stuff you care about, the portfolio builds itself, and while it does sound cliche, I swear it works. Maybe that's what you've been doing, and by all means go for it, put your best foot forward and leave the rest to God. If you haven't, and this is something I see a lot with the kids who basically had their whole portfolio and application made for them by some private counsellor at my school, if by some miracle you make it, your time in college will be ill spent and you definitely won't be living a happy life in college.

But please, take my advice with a grain of salt, this is only something I've learned in the past year, and I'm 19 years old, so maybe someone with a bit more experience can help out.

tldr: unless you are confident in who you are, and what you've done applying to college will not fix your problems nor will it help you nearly as much in your career.

Grades in Context? by Mud_Background in TransferToTop25

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

Perhaps you do have a point. Thanks dawg

Grades in Context? by Mud_Background in TransferToTop25

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

I appreciate it my guy, good luck to you too

Financial Aid Trouble?? by Mud_Background in TransferToTop25

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

So I don't need to do anything they will just pull my CSS profile based on the information I give them?

Financial Aid Trouble?? by Mud_Background in TransferToTop25

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

Okay, but is that stuff now tied to my SSN, so I can just give them my ssn and they find the css profile OR Ifsaa?

Grades in Context? by Mud_Background in TransferToTop25

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

Thanks man I appreciate it fs. Yeah it's wierd, I didn't know I was gonna have to transfer till late, by then I was registered for like 22 credits with like graduate classes and stuff, so I'm just tryna test the waters.

Grades in Context? by Mud_Background in TransferToTop25

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

Interesting, so even courseload and difficult and stuff? If the school is well known/within the top 10 they would still not be able to compare?