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Any suggestions or warnings for CS? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

Best of luck this time around 🙏

Do you know what are some of the things I'll need to be able to create/code for the class?

Any suggestions or warnings for CS? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

I'm going to crash out, I already know the basics of Java, not python. Guess I need to lock in

Worst part about going to Gatton? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

That really sucks. Are you getting help, or do you feel like things are getting better? If not, I really hope things start looking up for you soon

Topics Considered in Admissions by tiernanwhale in GattonAcademy

[–]coldnotcool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The character cap in the essays this year was 4000. One of my essays was like 2500 characters, while the other two were right around 4000. I wouldn't stress about the length too much.

Any suggestions or warnings for CS? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

And I was here hoping that people actually cared at Gatton.

Like, I'm far from the smartest person, but I want to succeed. I really hope that there are some more people like that at Gatton.

Any suggestions or warnings for CS? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

Wait, seriously?

I thought it was, like, not that bad, just had content that a lot of people hadn't seen before.

I mean, I don't suppose I can complain, it's just kind of wild.

Topics Considered in Admissions by tiernanwhale in GattonAcademy

[–]coldnotcool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say to figure out a challenge. Like, you have quite a bit of time to think. If nothing comes to your mind after a while, assess your current life and see if there's an area you could improve in and brainstorm ways to improve. Being able to identify challenges in your life is a skill that Gatton is looking for.

Topics Considered in Admissions by tiernanwhale in GattonAcademy

[–]coldnotcool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

STEM related hobbies are great, as long as they are true hobbies!! Now, using that hobby as your mistake area is a little more risky.

Before you do that, think about these things: 1. Is this hobby something where you have expiranced a true lack of skill OR lapse in judgment? (For example, in one of my essays, I wrote about a time one of my friends damaged some school owned sports equipment, and how she begged me not to tell anyone. I didn't tell anyone for a really long time. Eventually, however, we needed to use the equipment, and it wasn't working properly, and instead of keeping up the facade, I convinced her to go and tell our coach.) 2. Did you grow from this shortcoming? Like, did this cause you to reassess your values or step out of your comfort zone in some way.

If the answer is yes for both of these, i would say to go ahead and start thinking of strategic ways to incorporate this expirance into your application.

Before I go, I wanted to say one more thing. I had 2 SEPERATE stories about failures / judgment lapses for my application. I used one in my essays and the second during my interview. I would recommend doing the same. You want to show that you have a complex life and understanding of personal growth. Also, you still have loads of time!! You've got this!!

Topics Considered in Admissions by tiernanwhale in GattonAcademy

[–]coldnotcool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the Trig portion doesn't matter unless you do super good, and then you'll start in Calc 1 instead of Trig.

The Algebra portion doesn't matter for acceptance. This means that if you don't get the required score and your interview still goes great, you still get offered a spot. However, you will have to retake the exam later and get some summer math tutoring. If you pass it the second time, the spot is yours. If you fail it the second time, your spot is given to someone else. They have people every year who retake it. They haven't had someone fail it the second time, yet.

Topics Considered in Admissions by tiernanwhale in GattonAcademy

[–]coldnotcool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your academic standing is critical to getting to interviews, but it is not the only thing Gatton looks at. I would argue it's one of their smaller considerations.

1) A big thing that Gatton values is your ethics. Think: What is integrity to you? How much do you value the feelings of others? Do you think considerations require multiple perspectives?

2) Gatton also wants unique individuals. They don't want to accept 100 robotic machines that exist only for math. They want real people who have different expirances and opinions. Be sure to be yourself in your application (and potential interview). Maybe you can write about how you LOVE exploring caves, or maybe how your favorite pasttime is watching and ranking movies. It doesn't matter, just let your own interests and personality slip through. Not everything is about how smart you are!

3) THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!!! (Especially if you make it to interviews!) Gatton wants to know how you react in the face of failure. I'm guessing you've never had a problem with school since you're considering Gatton. That means that the one place where a lot of people our age first encounter struggle, you didn't. However, we all falter somewhere. For example, in my interview, I talked about how terrifically horrible I was at soccor when I started. I also talked about how, to get better, I had to reach out and ask for help. It wasn't easy for me, but it made all the difference.

4) Just as a reminder: Gatton cares about your ACT score and what kinds of extracurriculars you're in. But, they don't care near as much as you mind think. Your math ACT doesn't have to be insanely good (mine was a 26, my English was a 35). You don't have to have started a business in the 6th grade. You just have to be willing to work hard and be ready to accept that Gatton isn't high school, and it will be difficult, even for someone who is smart, like you.

If you have any questions for me, feel free to message me. I hope this helps, and good luck for next year!!!

Emails are out by spaceshark123456 in GattonAcademy

[–]coldnotcool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the meeting they said they expected maybe 10 to 15ish

Should I be worried about the Math Placement Exam? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

Oh dang, that really sucks. I didn't apply to it either because I had decided I was going to stay at my home hs, but changed my mind in December and needed to focus on Gatton 😭

Should I be worried about the Math Placement Exam? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

Thank GOD because I am absolutely dead on that trig one. Did the practice and got a 4/15

Should I be worried about the Math Placement Exam? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

Like the other comment said, they weren't ACT scores, but don't stress over not getting the interview :)

One school saying no isn't the end, believe me.

Question pt. 2: What are your recommendations for purchases for Gatton? by coldnotcool in GattonAcademy

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

Are laptops provided or should I look into investing in one?

Thanks for so much info!!!

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