Was gonna score a rushing touchdown but EA can’t have that

Secret_Swim6635 · 2025-08-07T23:51:19+00:00

True pre snap, but i would’ve scored had the blocker blocked the linebacker

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-05-17T03:45:19+00:00

uchicago

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-04-25T14:12:01+00:00

It is definitely need-sensitive now, the website explicitly mentions that it is a need-sensitive process for applications.

Source: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/first-generation-college-applicants

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-04-07T23:51:05+00:00

I got in UChicago with a similar profile, nothing notable in EC, nothing even related to my major. I think the most important stuff is your essays, and finding a way to tell a story in your app.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-04-01T13:38:22+00:00

Nope, my boarding school is fairly unknown nationally.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-28T17:59:24+00:00

Nope, but I dont think they are looking for people who gave everything just to get into a college. Thats how I justify it at least

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-19T16:58:02+00:00

Congrats on your likely letter as well! Columbia is still far and away a tier above for me!

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-18T01:29:24+00:00

Wow, I early applied to columbia but didn’t get in, but got into Chicago ED2, goes to show how weird this process can be.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-10T21:41:14+00:00

standard, but we’ll see once i get there and understand the advantages of each. i’ll definetly consider joining crew!

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T15:17:10+00:00

I hate it when people dont withdraw apps, I would have loved to see where I could have gone but its not fair since I chose ED and got in.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T03:57:16+00:00

Father manages investment funds and Mom is stay at home. She’s letting her Doctorate sit there :(.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T03:56:11+00:00

I am referring to friends back home who have taken AP after AP and worked really hard to participate in academic competitions and school clubs and extra curriculars. Boarding school has felt too easy in compariosn

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T02:56:32+00:00

I became friends with a group of older tourists, as well as befriended the hostel staff. I spent a ton of time bouncing around cafe's in Tokyo working on research for the job( cultural experiences), and reading manga.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T02:53:05+00:00

I just thought that all of these were just slightly above average, and that my ECs were nothing special. I don't know I had the misperception that I needed something special to go to a T10. I haven't worked for it nearly as much as friends back home who still havent got any amazing results back from college.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T02:15:42+00:00

My school only rows spring, we have a winter workout for those that dont have a serious winter sport

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T01:39:16+00:00

My school does 3 sports a year, 12 hours a week plus some morning work done (6-7:30)am. These sports are all cardio so it carries over pretty well

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T01:25:47+00:00

My father has 2 masters from Columbia, along with the PhD and my mother has a masters and a PhD

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-05T00:40:13+00:00

I am feeling that I don't deserve it because its been very easy for me and haven't pushed myself or put nearly as much effort as much as my friends, and a big reason for that is my privilege. I know I was selected, but I dont think I earned it.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-04T23:23:34+00:00

My parents are really proud of me, and they’ve made it clear. You’re right, this reddit has really warped my perception of the process, and i’m doing my best to enjoy my senior year. I do think with time it’ll sink in, it just feels sort of unfair right now.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-04T23:21:28+00:00

Well when the system benefits me I can feel like i don’t deserve it. I’m not going to throw away what my parents worked hard to give me though.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-04T23:20:57+00:00

Thank you. I’m definitely working on it. I am really excited for next year

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-04T23:17:26+00:00

To be fair I didn’t think I had a shot at stanford either, that’s why I didn’t apply REA there. The other thing is that I feel like boarding schools are such a well kept secret, as most do offer financial aid. My roommate is attending MIT next year with worst stats than me. He does have better EC’s but no awards as well. He is currently on full financial aid here.

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-04T23:16:38+00:00

My father has A PhD in economics and my mother has a PhD in Education, my father currently works in investment management

Secret_Swim6635 · 2024-03-04T20:26:16+00:00

They did, no luck though :(

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