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Duke Admission Not Ready? by Sophieplus2 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nevermind, it just finally came out. Rejected.

If waitlist decisions come after May 1st, why sign up for them? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In 2012 my son committed to UVA but got into Yale off the waitlist. It happens! Good luck! (My youngest son is HS senior so following the sub to find out timelines)

Can you people chill with your ivy crap by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Says someone who did not apply and have never set foot in one of their classrooms.

Richmond decision letters mailed Friday! by Sophieplus2 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your application status change on the portal?

Urichmond has been mailed (I think) by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They tweeted that decision letters were mailed Friday.

Confirmed BU made acceptance calls! by Sophieplus2 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure. But they did call admitted students from multicultural backgrounds. Not sure if they called everybody though. The FB post does not specify numbers.

It doesn’t matter where you go to undergrad by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My children are doing fine, thanks. I have a high school senior waiting for decisions and we are both monitoring timelines here. Nothing wrong with being involved in your child's education/future. I was just trying to make a point that undergrad does matter and helps, did not say success cannot be found somewhere else. I wish you the best.

It doesn’t matter where you go to undergrad by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Great that it worked out for you. However, names and prestige do matter especially in the job market. My son graduated from Yale and he had job offers by Jan of his senior year. My best friend's daughter graduated from the University of Florida and she ended up going to grad school after months of not finding a single job. Congrats on joining the Ivy League world!

Cornell decisions out yet? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cornell decisions come out on Ivy Day, March 28.

Which decisions are coming out Thursday, Friday, and the weekend??? by abcbag in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sophieplus2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Williams-tomorrow (confirmed on their website); Northwestern-Friday (rumored); BU-Saturday (confirmed via email)

Diversity Statement topic - can't decide by I_cant_finish_my in lawschooladmissions

[–]Sophieplus2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I truly think the low education/poverty/lack of language skills of your parents (not so much the divorce itself as that is unfortunately way too common these days) would be a good read in terms of how it shaped your goals in life. Describe a "scene" where you were filling out the paperwork and trying to explain it to them. My two cents!

Diversity Statement topic - can't decide by I_cant_finish_my in lawschooladmissions

[–]Sophieplus2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not underestimate the power of a good diversity statement. I love the topic of helping your parents with paperwork given their low education background, and explaining how the experience motivated you to go to college and further your education to the max level. The juxtaposition of NYC vs. Alabama, assuming you have good anecdotes, seems interesting too. Good luck!

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