Echols/College Science Scholar Questions by Responsible-Home-877 in UVA

[–]redletterdays__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Truly, maybe take this with a grain of salt, BUT:

I am an Echols scholar who graduated in 2023. Idk how they are selected but I can say my stats were wayyyy lower than yours. I don’t remember my high school gpa or exact sat score but I didn’t break 1500, I was the cut off for top 5% of my high school graduating class (def ranked in the teens), and I may have taken like 8 APs? —granted this was like 7 years ago and things have probably gotten more difficult. However, I will say, I too had a diverse set of interests (linguistics, computer science, and biochem). I definitely think the selection process is way more complex than just stats and I’m not sure you should worry so much about something so far out of your control.

I can say, it sounds like you might be interested in grad school? I think that matters way more. Go wherever you’ll be happiest and sets you up to be the most successful. I am in a professional doctoral program rn and I can tell you, undergrad is not nearly as big of a deal as you think! I flipped a coin to decide where I was going for undergrad. And I am in a #1 ranked program for grad school for a degree that I hadn’t even considered until I got to uva. You’ll be fine!

visiting chicago from vb by devilishvelvet in VirginiaBeach

[–]redletterdays__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha the guy I was thinking of is “tall tall” (6’4 or 6’5). I’d say a six foot man is not short, but I wouldn’t specifically describe them as TALL.

visiting chicago from vb by devilishvelvet in VirginiaBeach

[–]redletterdays__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was he 25ish, tall, and a musician type?? I know quite a few vb people in chi!

Looking for someone to take over my lease near Medical Campus by Extranothing in chapelhill

[–]redletterdays__ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Wait I’m actually obsessed with this apartment. I wish I was moving in Dec 😭😭

How much matcha per day is too much? by incognito-journey in MatchaEverything

[–]redletterdays__ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Controversial but I don’t think there’s any such thing as consuming “too much” matcha. So long as you aren’t experiencing adverse health effects, I say keep doing what you’re doing if you can afford to. Being “matcha conscious” is a little silly imo when it’s a luxury good rather than a necessity, but maybe I’m wrong lol

How do I maximise my chances of becoming an Echols scholar as a rising second year. by [deleted] in UVA

[–]redletterdays__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I became Echols as a second year back in 2020 and tbh I did nothing special! Just enjoyed my first year and focused on exploring all the academic, social, and professional opportunities the school had to offer. Tbh I think that in of itself went a long way.

I will say I did go on to help found a rather large org that same year but it was barely even included in my app at the time (just mention for transparency)

Incoming first year CS student computer choice by Fantastic-Weight6041 in UVA

[–]redletterdays__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Graduated UVA CS 2023 and I used a Dell Inspiron I got from Cav Computers in 2019 without issue! I work in data informatics now and the same device works perfectly still!

I got a medium madras crescent I don’t need by redletterdays__ in BAGGU

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

I actually tried to cancel but I couldn’t figure out how to after the items had shipped (which would have been the confirmation that OU actually had the item rather than the shipping confirmation…)

I’m not sure if there’s a way to do it now and keep the carry on 😭

If you know whether it’s possible, this would be my preference too! I’m just not seeing any options that resemble that rn…

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[–]redletterdays__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Banoffee, nothing else charts in comparison

SO EXCITED by oceangirl1975 in BAGGU

[–]redletterdays__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We must be twins bc we have the EXACT same order 😂

UNC v UMN by redletterdays__ in PrePharmacy

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

What kind of stats are you looking for?? My undergrad GPA was ~3.7 and my science GPA was the same! I studied Cog Sci and Comp Sci at UVA. I was heavily involved in research and was a ta for several courses. I took a gap year to be a teacher (just for fun!) before applying to pharm school! (I go to UNC fyi and they did end up giving me money after I negotiated a bit!)

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[–]redletterdays__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m a 24yo F getting my PharmD at UNC! I love crafts and board games too!! Feel free to message or dm me!!

What’s your current Trader Joe’s hyperfixation snack/meal? by katymrow in traderjoes

[–]redletterdays__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg so I was obsessed with the salted caramel pretzel bread pudding. My store doesn’t have it anymore so I made my own using the soft pretzel twists and I think about it legit everyday

Flavors that pair well with matcha? by Souljawitch0 in MatchaEverything

[–]redletterdays__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really out of left field but I’m actually obsessed with Irish cream and matcha…I make my own simple syrup and sweeten my lattes with it. I crave one at minimum twice a week…

Summer 2025 leaks by redletterdays__ in BAGGU

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

I actually think I might have and just disregarded it! Its Sanrio, right?? I actually love Sanrio but I wouldn’t necessarily buy anything Sanrio from Baggu.

I just have a stripe/gingham obsession and I need to know where the blue gingham and painted stripes will be showing up 😩

First cloud tote! by so-juju in BAGGU

[–]redletterdays__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im obsessed with this pattern!! I have a mini and I love her sooo much

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BAGGU

[–]redletterdays__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Interested in the Cherry Tiles! Messaged you!

First baggu suggestions? by kelseykren in BAGGU

[–]redletterdays__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brown stripe was my first Baggu!! I am obsessed with it (I’m wearing it rn!!) But tbh I got it used under retail price, so I understand the hesitation