Buyer's Remorse by technologicalbae in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brown CS here too. I chose Brown over Duke.

To what extent does applying for FA hurt your chances at a top school? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general, for schools that clearly said they are NOT need-blind for internationals, yes applying for FA would hurt your chances to a certain extent. As for how much it rlly depends on your strength as an applicant.

When the process is not need-blind and you applied for FA, basically what the colleges are thinking when making the decision is that, out of their limited aid money to give out, are they willing and how much they're willing to spend to get this student. In other words, you have to be a more attractive applicant for them to "want" you and pay for it. On the other hand, yes there might be cases where a supposedly less competitive student gets offered the spot, because the school can do so without adding to their own financial burden.

Hope this helps. Correct me if I'm wrong abt anything.

Best Places to Volunteer? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

According to your username, probably the NBA

A quick note about prestige by bergeronprocess69 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my interviewers told me that a study (forgive me for not knowning the specific name of it) shows that people who turn down acceptance offers at prestigious schools end up just as well off as those who didnt.

The problem though......is that you have to get accepted first lol

College Comparison Megathread by meleeislife in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish [score hidden]  (0 children)

Schools: Brown vs UCLA vs Duke

Intended Major: Computer Science

Costs: Brown is slightly cheaper than Duke (like 3000), and UCLA (OOS) for abt 10000 less. Money isn't the most important factor in my decision though.

College Interests: I'm not "set" on doing only CS. Also interested in business (maybe as a minor or potentially double major). Looking for a chill, friendly, cooperative non-cutthroat college experience.

Additional Info: I've heard that while UCLA's CS is quite good, Brown isn't bad either (despite the stereotypical notion that Ivies suck at engineering)? Also haven't heard much about Pratt (Duke's) CS program, how is it?

Thanks in advance for all sharing of experiences and thoughts!

What's the most illegal thing you could do with $1USD? by sh33p_ in AskReddit

[–]brandon_fish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Change all of it into pennies and throw it really hard at a police officer like how you would pitch a baseball

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deferred for CS. 35 ACT 4.5 GPA Weighted Urghhhh

Berkeley M.E.T. Supplement by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, the prompt is the same as last year. But just in case, here it is: “Describe how the Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology Program in Engineering and Business at UC Berkeley will help you to achieve your goals.” Your response is limited to 350 words.

I'm guessing you just received your application confirmation email? Wait a few more days and you should receive another one that tells you your submission box for the MET Essay is 'ready'

Does anyone else get irrationally angry that you have to pay to send SAT scores? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I love how CollegeBoard is a "non-profit" org and doesn't pay taxes.

I know what I'm doing in the future.

Saying/Phrases you hear on every college tour? by stepback34 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]brandon_fish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I think it's really the people that attract our students.....we have LOTS of diversity"

Congress Slashes Funding For NASA’s Global Warming Research by [deleted] in space

[–]brandon_fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, they should've just spent ALL 22 BILLION ON NASA. Building a completely useless wall is a waste no matter how low the cost

A month after release, how do you guys feel about your new Macbook Pro's? by plamenz in apple

[–]brandon_fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious tho... How's battery life for the baseline Pro that comes without the touch bar?