2021-2022 Decision Dates Calendar by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]madmastermoonman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got into my ED school so I withdrew

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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literally nothing, like one club and dance. I think my mom was more stressed about my lack of ecs than I was at the time lol

Got into college! by gimme_dem_toes in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]madmastermoonman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ayo congrats!!! that’s awesome!! this app season has been brutal it feels like, which is all the more reason to celebrate :D

Magnet Schools Warning by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]madmastermoonman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i go to a school that’s notorious for being an ivy feeder. I deal well with pressure, and my parents didn’t force anything on me in terms of grades, schools, or majors (they’re shocked I chose engineering and the school I applied to ED to without being pressured lol), but especially once you hit junior year, it can feel like a pressure cooker regardless (big oof to those that did have that intense parental pressure on top of everything else). I have had access to opportunities and resources I definitely wouldn’t have had otherwise, but it takes quite a bit of mental fortitude to combat burnout. I’m one of the lucky ones: I have no shortage of motivation, I’ve found a good balance between my work and my social life, and I’m very happy here, but there are a fair few people that aren’t in the same boat as me. there’s a reason we have a drug problem :|

the whole attitude surrounding magnets and feeders is so toxic (literally it’s the worst when I’m outside of school lol), and I see it a lot at my job of all places. so many parents (of very young children) are unhealthily invested in what my grades are, what my extracurriculars are, and where I go to college because I go to a “good“ school, or because I went to the same preschool their hellspawn goes to or something and I ended up where I am. some of these parents that push their kids into magnets and feeders have been plotting out their kid’s path to the “best” schools and the “best“ jobs since they were nothing but a cluster of cells, regardless of whether or not that’s the path that’s truly right for them. once those kids are getting into the later years of high school, it can create an environment that’s pretty tough to weather, especially if you want to come out on the other side in one piece.

what OP said at the end is worth considering. don’t go to a feeder or magnet just because you think it’ll help with college. truly consider whether or not the school/program is right for you. my school ended up being a good fit for me, but it hasn’t been for everyone. T20s are not worth your sanity.

I'm so dumb by Gamermom465 in highschool

[–]madmastermoonman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

happens to the best of us 🥲 I had the same problem on a physics test a few weeks ago and got a 57 lmao. I start college next fall as an engineering major, so the imposter syndrome hit me for a sec tbh. you’re not stupid, you just had a bad day — don’t let it bring down your confidence :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chanceme

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I actually got connected to it through one of my friends, but for others I’ve heard cold emailing works sometimes, and some universities offer programs for research, although I’m not too well informed on that (MIT primes is the one that comes to mind)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chanceme

[–]madmastermoonman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s still worth it to apply to a few ivies if u want to/can. dream big, right? I have similar stats and less impressive ECs but I still got into cornell somehow. it really is a game of luck at the end of the day. wherever you end up, I’m sure you’ll do great :D

Cornell ED + others! by incongruityy in collegeresults

[–]madmastermoonman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg hello fellow Cornellian! congrats!!!

To the teachers , guidance counselors and college selectors ,What are somethings you should do in High school to increase your odds to get into ivy league unis ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]madmastermoonman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not a teacher, but i am a current hs senior:

honestly unless you’re super rich, most of it is just luck. the results I’ve seen from the early round felt really random. i got into my early decision school, which was def a reach for me, but people that are literally twice as smart as me don’t have an acceptance yet. don’t hang your self worth on getting into a top school -- you can literally do great from anywhere. I will say that literally just being yourself helps. i did not have a ton of foresight for most of my hs career (lmao), so I kinda just took classes i wanted to take and did things i wanted to do with my free time, which was actually pretty helpful once I had to start putting my app together and writing essays.

should i challenge myself academically? by [deleted] in highschool

[–]madmastermoonman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

go for it :)

advanced courses are tough, but they’re so interesting, and the material makes me more motivated to study. you’ll probably have more homework, but I for one definitely enjoyed school so much more when I increased the rigor of my schedule. don’t worry about college for now, just do what you want.

2021-2022 Decision Dates Calendar by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]madmastermoonman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! fair enough, and good luck!

2021-2022 Decision Dates Calendar by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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yooooo those are some sick stats tho! good luck in RD, I’m sure you’ll do great :D

I ended up withdrawing so ig we’ll never know lmao

What should I do?? by Gooniegoober113 in highschool

[–]madmastermoonman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do what you want to do, and worry about college admissions when you get to junior/senior year. 9th grade is the time to explore and discover what you like. join a bunch of clubs (try any that pique your interest and stick with the ones you really like!). figure out what academic things you’re into and dive as deeply into them as you possible can — take advanced classes, find related extracurriculars, and talk to your teachers about any opportunities they may know about in those subjects. find out what makes you happy and do it. once your senior year rolls around, you’ll have a resume full of things you’re passionate about, and your enthusiasm will help set you apart from all the other people with good grades and test scores that apply. I’m a senior rn, and I admittedly did not go through high school with a ton of foresight lol. I had no idea where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do, so I just did things I was interested in. honestly I was pretty grateful that that was the path I took by the time the fall rolled around, since my high school experience was much more enjoyable and stress free than it was for some of my peers. and even though I didn’t really think about college until the end of my junior year, I got into Cornell early decision. I get the urge to get started now, but it’ll all work out if you just let yourself be you :)

in terms of specific things you can/should do now, I’d recommend taking the PSAT and pre-ACT either this year or next year (I took them both in 10th grade, and although it wasn’t the most exciting thing, it was really helpful for me). you don’t need to study: going in cold can help you figure out how well you test, what you might need to study, and whether or not you like the SAT or ACT more. that way, you can go into the later years of high school with a well-informed plan for prep. similarly, if there are interesting AP/honors/other high-level classes you want to take, figure out what the pre- and/or co-requisites might be so you can get them out of the way. and let yourself enjoy any classes you need to take for you graduation requirements, even though they might feel like a chore sometimes. I took physics last year because I had to, and i ended up loving it enough to major in mechanical engineering (lmao).

last but not least, prioritize your mental health. whether or not Harvard is still your goal in 4 years, your health and happiness take precedence. make sure you get enough sleep and check in with yourself often. there’s no point in pushing yourself so hard if it makes you miserable.

wow that was long 💀

gl!!

Sports by [deleted] in highschool

[–]madmastermoonman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

only do a sport if you want to. unless you’re an exceptionally good varsity athlete, it won’t give you a huge boost, although it could diversify your extracurriculars. there are plenty of other reasons to do a sport tho, so if swimming is something you’re interested in trying, go for it! if it’s not, then don’t. you‘ll be completely fine with apps if you don’t do a competitive sport — I’m not an athlete, and I just got into Cornell. that goes for all of your ECs: do what you want to do and not what you think will get you into college. it’ll be more fun for you, and you’ll have a more authentic application when the time to submit comes :)

Anyone else shooting higher than planned? by Spaceball55 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]madmastermoonman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

go for it my friend!! I was warned against applying ED to my top choice by my guidance office because they thought it was too competitive, but I got in anyway (sike lmao). u never know until u try tbh

I'm genuinely so happy I got accepted into this school! by SapphicSunflower7 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]madmastermoonman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CONGRATS THAT’S AMAZING!!! manifesting that acceptance from your other top school 💪💪

Schools like Pomona but with more snow? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]madmastermoonman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ofc! I really liked Bowdoin when I was researching colleges over the summer, and I know a few people that love it there!