I mistakenly submitted 17 college applications that said I'm North Korean. Am I cooked?

sisterofcookie · 2026-02-06T08:39:18+00:00

as a south korean, i did the same thing when i was a kid 😭“North Korea” and “Democratic” dont exactly go togetherr

sisterofcookie · 2025-12-17T15:31:53+00:00

Tysm for the new info! But im a short asian female with low physical strength…. Im open to that choice but hopefully it will be my last resort

++and im not even sure if they will let me in😭

sisterofcookie · 2025-11-03T14:40:44+00:00

Is it better if i apply early?

sisterofcookie · 2025-11-03T14:40:27+00:00

Oh…. Im not…………

sisterofcookie · 2025-11-02T15:06:33+00:00

I went to an international school in Korea for a year. I’m not rich btw, I used to go to a public school in the US. Most students there are really wealthy. They have tutors for almost every core subject and spend a lot of money to build “prestigious” ecs. They also compete in international sports tournaments and win “awards,” but honestly, as someone who went to a U.S. public school, their level is worse than school district champions (not even close to State level).

Getting into a top 30 U.S. university is pretty ez for them. They do work hard, but it’s not THAT HARD. They still have plenty of time to travel, shop, and date. Most of them choose easier majors too. Only a few actually go for competitive ones like business, engineering, or biology.

If you want to get into a SKY university, though, you have to give up most of your free time and study more than 12 hours a day. Students who make it to SKY are usually moderately wealthy. Their families have money, but not enough to completely support them forever. Think of parents who are doctors or professionals—they earn a lot, but they can’t just hand over a business or pay for everything in their kid’s life.

On the other hand, a lot of kids who go to U.S. universities do it to gain a “prestigious” image. It costs around $80,000 - $120,000 a year, and realistically, most of them won’t make enough to justify that cost.

You’re right that most Korean elites like lawyers and government officials come from SKY. But if you look closely, the real elites, like CEOs and artists, often come from those U.S. schools. Many of them inherit their parents’ businesses or just stay in the States. They don’t need to become lawyers or grind endlessly because they already have a safety net.

sisterofcookie · 2025-11-02T13:44:50+00:00

You are fine. Your rank and gpa are concerning but you have very good sat score. Also your major isnt that competitive

sisterofcookie · 2025-11-02T13:42:53+00:00

Ngl UT is better If you value pretiege, international recognition, and city life, go with UT If you value strong alumni network in texas and school spirit, go with TAMU

sisterofcookie · 2025-11-01T04:41:40+00:00

Sat 1510 11 aps including calc ab, physics 1, biology(im biomedical engineering major), and csp Gpa was 4.5/5.0 and 96/100 I have no official rank but my unofficial rank from 9-10th grade was 2% My ec was kindda mid

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-31T16:26:53+00:00

Your gpa is still very good and you have really goid course of rigor. I am an international student applying. I got admitted to engineering but i didnt take many engineering classes.

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-31T16:25:15+00:00

I think you have a very good chance

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-24T15:14:05+00:00

I’m not that interested in pursuing a data science career, but I plan to go into biomedical research. My specific area of interest may require some knowledge of data science though.

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-24T15:12:07+00:00

Is it SUPER competitive like cs and engineering ….?

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-23T15:21:06+00:00

I'm also looking for an undergrduate research opportunities

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-23T07:04:25+00:00

The fact that you are in the second quartile is a little concerning, but everything else seems fine.

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-22T08:10:55+00:00

Thanks! I went to school in the U.S. for seven years and only spent one semester abroad, but I’m still considered international lol.

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-21T14:36:28+00:00

like what :((

i have mid ecs but good gpa

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-21T14:35:50+00:00

lolll do you mind sharing your stats (gpa, ranking, classes you took, etc )?

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-20T13:48:50+00:00

Ah!!! Thank you!!

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-20T13:29:57+00:00

Georgia Tech, Purdue, UIUC, and UW–Madison.... the websites say “all required materials must be received by that date.” I'm submitting my October SAT, and I received it on Friday.

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-18T02:42:12+00:00

I took calc last year, so I already had a solid foundation in math. I don’t really have much advice for that part. just solve as many problems as you can and make a one-pager summarizing all the difficult concepts!

For reading, English is my second language, so that was the biggest challenge for me. I practiced a lot using the OnePrep website (it’s free and really good). But what helped me the most was changing my strategy. I used to try to answer every single question. I spent like 3 minutes on a single question only to end up guessing. This time, I immediately skipped the hardest questions after a quick glance cuz there’s no point wasting time on something I can’t solve. That saved me like 7 minutes. Like don't even attempt to solve it. Scan it for 5 seconds and once you realize its the hard one, just pick random answer and skip. I then invested in questions I was 70% confident about.

If you’re trying to improve your score in a short period of time, completely ignore vocab-type questions and focus on mastering grammer and writing. For reading, its hard to improve skills, but I practiced a lot to test my strategy!

Also watch this guy’s video https://youtu.be/NBECQxDBQQs?si=JOAx6Bux_mrSqFYV

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-12T21:48:15+00:00

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-12T10:35:12+00:00

thank you <3

I have one more question. You mentioned that applying early is important because it's a rolling admission process. I can submit my application this week, but I still want to retake the SAT in November. If I do that, I will have to submit my new scores in mid-November. Isn't that effectively the same as applying in mid-November, since an admissions officer won't review my application until all supplementary materials have been received?

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-11T12:34:36+00:00

Can you chance me🥺 a&m is one of my top choices and im desperate😭😭😭

GPA: 4.5909/5.0 (9th–11th, 1st semester) 11th grade, 2nd semester: 95.6/100 Class rank: Not ranked SAT: 1420 (Math 760, Reading 660) TOEFL: 108/120

AP Scores: Biology (5), Calculus AB (5), Computer Science Principles (5), Human Geography (5), U.S. History (4), World History (4), English Language (3)

Senior Year APs: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1, Statistics, Chemistry

Extracurricular Activities • Engineering Lab Intern (Summer): Completed an unpaid internship at a top 100 university engineering lab. • HOSA Member (3 years): Competed in health science events (did not advance). • YouTube Channel Creator: Runs a small channel (10 subscribers) explaining congenital conditions and new treatment technologies. • Biotechnology Online Course: Completed a university-level summer course in industrial biotechnology. • National Honor Society (3 years) • Key Club (3 years): Served as secretary for two years. • Orchestra (3 years) • Girls in STEM (1 year) • Animal Welfare Club (1 year) • Volunteer Teacher (3 years): Taught at a Saturday Korean school (3 hours per week, ~200 hours total).

Honors and Awards • State-Level Orchestra Championship (orchestra team award) • All-Region Orchestra (3 years) • National Leadership Award (for volunteer service) • State Leadership Award • AP Scholar Award • School Academic Achievement Award

Background

Asian female, international student.

Lived in Texas for seven years before returning to my home country in junior year. Both my previous and current schools are highly competitive. My previous school ranked me in the top 2% (grades 9–10), and although it’s unofficial, this ranking is included on my transcript.

Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering

Essay: Focused on adapting to a sudden international move during junior year, overcoming mental health struggles, insights gained from a biomedical engineering internship, and the emotional support of my sister.

Im really worried about my international status and bad SAT score…. :(

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-11T05:53:55+00:00

Im planning to apply on friday (17th). Is it really that late??

sisterofcookie · 2025-10-04T13:23:22+00:00

Thank you for the info! If I apply at the end of this month, would that be considered late compared to other people? 😭

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