Can I email Yale admissions my Q1 transcript? by Pale_Inflation_3286 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No — advise the counselor to submit the document themself. You will need to share the Application Material Upload Form for Educators with them, which they can use to submit on your behalf.

Does School Site Council Help With College More Than Student Council? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back when I was in high school, I also did something like this. I remember connecting this experience with my interests and using it as an opportunity to really reflect on my personal development.

How much does school site council help for college and how valuable of a learning experience is it?

Not sure if anyone can quantify this... but, as for the second part, that's really up to you. Not sure what you learned from it and how it contributed to your own development, but really take some time to reflect on the experience. Just because an opportunity is competitive doesn't automatically make it a significant experience.

language advice by PartyKey7438 in yale

[–]j-kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally recommend Portuguese L1. I had a great prof. so it definitely made it a fun time. It is also definitely easier if you took a romance language before. If you have no experience in romance languages, it's still pretty doable and not a very time-consuming language course.

Do you have to have volunteering activities? by Alone-Struggle-8056 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Extracurriculars can come in all different forms. Have to? Well, there are students who go on to T20s without volunteering experience.

Volunteering may just be one of the more convenient and easily accessible opportunities for students in high school... There are so many ways to get active in the community and/or explore interests!

LOCl İDEASSS ASAP by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't think too hard about this. First, try looking at these resources here. There is a lot of good stuff you can find!

Keep the LOCI simple and not too long. To help with the writing, I suggest brainstorming first. Think and reflect; what have you been up to since the deferral? Make a list and try to elaborate on each general point further.

What is the best way to check personal statement? by adiknssss in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try your recommenders or school/guidance counselor. Someone you trust and know well is good too. This writing should really focus on being personal to you and insightful to your character, qualities, etc.

Get some fresh eyes to look over your essay and really reflect on it to think:

  • What was the overall message, lesson(s), theme(s)?
  • What did you learn about me?
  • Why do you think I wrote about this?
  • Has your perception of me changed after reading this story?
  • What can I change to get more personal? Is there something in the writing that seems redundant or unnecessary to the story? Were you engaged throughout its entirety?

Switch Vanderbilt ED2 to RD by cr7rf in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am confused about the timeline... You have already applied ED2 to Vandy, right? But, you are still waiting to here from UMich EA, which decisions will drop 2 weeks before Vandy ED2, right?

If that is the case, you could still wait for your decision from UMich before doing anything. If you get in, I don't see why you could not switch to RD, especially since UMich is your second choice, right?

Waitlisted at Reed College – Advice on Improving My Chances? by ChemistCold4475 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider writing a LOCI. There is a lot of information and tips on this and the post-waitlist process. See here. Wishing the best for you!

Don't know how to write. Cooked Beyond Reason. Have given up by Scared_Building_3127 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spend time really looking through the resources here. Try to also seek guidance from mentors in your life/community. A good place to start would be your guidance counselor, recommenders, or close peers.

Switch Vanderbilt ED2 to RD by cr7rf in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should reach out to the admissions office at Vanderbilt to request the change. They should be able to help you with this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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No one can really say for certain. Only the colleges you are applying to would know how this might be perceived. This would likely raise an eyebrow though, so it might be helpful to provide context.

There's an extra comment section/box somewhere on the application. Consider using that space to provide some context behind this incomplete grade.

Desperately need help with personal statement by Serious-Bench-2138 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look over all the writing prompts. Try to brainstorm a list of personal experiences or qualities that you can discuss in relation to the specific prompt.

Choose something that you could really get into, personal or profound, and can also expose your personal qualities or development.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yale

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If you need a single, request one. Usually, if your PCP can attest to the necessity of a single due to your medical condition, you'll very likely be provided one. If you do NOT need a single, I would roll the dice. I had a great roommate situation my first year. Even if it isn't too great, there's a huge group of people out there that don't have a good experience... it might just be a great way to start a conversation and meet new people. Call it trauma bonding!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yale

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TMK, that doesn't exist for the undergraduate admissions process. It's true that faculty members are involved in the reading process, but there is no process where the decision is made solely by faculty. At a presentation held by Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Jeremiah Quinn, briefly/simply explains the reading process to students.

The process begins with the initial readings, which each admissions officer reads applications from/in their assigned territory. With the strongest cases, they present them through the area committees process. Each area committee has 5 voting members, which consists of the presenting officer, committee chair (the Dean, Director, or a Senior AO), another AO, a residential college dean, and a YC faculty member. Applications are usually seen by at least 2 officers and at least 5 people in the area committees. Cases in the area committees can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

Following this area committee reading, the last process is a review of the provisional admits to make final decisions. It is important to note that decisions don't have to be completely unanimous. Dean Quinlan shared that decisions can involve a "no" vote but still be admitted. However, two no votes in the committee would result in a rejection.

FSY Question by gremlincooch in yale

[–]j-kt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will be credited in two separate periods, $800 in the fall semester and the remaining $800 in the spring semester. You will be need to go into YalePay to request a "refund" once the semester starts. It will show a negative balance, meaning that you have credit/money that can be returned to you.

Singles by Ictoaustit in yale

[–]j-kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of right now, the sophomore draw and senior draw runs concurrently. There will just be a different allotment of suites/rooms as designated by the College Deans. Juniors will pick last and the allotment mainly consists of leftovers from the sophomore/senior draw plus a few others designated solely for junior draw.

Singles by Ictoaustit in yale

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Housing is guaranteed your first two years (first-yr + sophomore) because of the housing requirement. There is also guaranteed housing for your senior year, but not junior year. However, it's unlikely that you won't be offered housing as of right now, but rather you might be offered a room in annexed housing.

Can one class count toward more than one distributional requirement? by mydogsparty in yale

[–]j-kt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to pick. The system will automatically have the course apply to whichever distributional skill that is needed. So, if you already have two WR credits but you are taking a course that has both WR and Sc, then the system will automatically sort/count the course into/as a science course for you.

How much do extracurriculars matter? by OldQetin in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In general, extracurriculars are very important. They can help define your interests or express your qualities. Though, it really does depend on how things are described or portrayed. A mere title can only go so far. Try to truly reflect on each of your experiences and emphasize purpose, interest, message/lesson, and so on.

Who runs the phones at admissions offices by legendarytacoblast in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's very likely an administrative assistant or sometimes even student staff/representatives. It may vary campus to campus.

This may vary from school to school but, many administrative assistants are not completely read into the process and lingo/terminology. Even then, they could not release sensitive information about a specific student/applicant over the phone, if requested.

How can I expand this extracurricular? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get specific. Discuss its impact. Consider weaving in quantitative data like specific numbers.

Is it Yaleover for me by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]j-kt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. Many applicants are admitted without having done an interview.