I am 15 and in 11th grade. I am 7th in my class of 211 students. My GPA is a 98.25. I want to go to an ivy league school, but I have barely any extracurriculars besides a very lame swim career and playing the bassoon in the school band. Anyway, I know that in the admission process they weed out the kids who didn't participate in high school. You may be thinking why is this loser saying this, but I do have a point-- I am halfway through writing a novel and I am going to get it published. Do you think this will make up for my lack of having a life? Will it show them that I didn't just waste my time away? What do you think? Am I doomed to a lonely life at some junky school like UCONN?
2006-09-23 15:39:45 · 4 answers · asked by The Kristin 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Schools not lonly look at grades but also what you do out outside academia as well. Can't say what weight they put on outside activities, and I am sure each school puts a different emphasis on it. I think that the root issue for schools wanting extracurricular activities is that most people applying to their school have a respectable GPA, so they look else where to aid in the decision process. I only played in the band, but I also did a a lot of volunteer work and raised money for charities while in high school which set me a part form other applicants. You might consider doing some volunteer work. Also, if possible take to alums form the school(s), that you are considering, they can be a big help and make great recommendations.
2006-09-23 16:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by mzatk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are much better off than you give yourself credit for. I applied Ivy League just to see if I could get in, and I did. I didn't go there because I could not afford it. The best thing to do is to apply as early as possible. Don't put things on your applications that you think they WANT to see.... Instead answer EVERY question and answer it truthfully and honestly. I wish you the very best of luck.
2006-09-23 15:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not smart to knock a good school like U. CONN.!!!
Writing a novel is something that sets you apart which is good for admissions.
You mentioned not having a life. You have time to remedy that situation.
Looking forward to seeing you at Harvard!
2006-09-23 15:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by ThomasR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're spending too much time letting your college of choice define who you are and what you want to be. You're halfway through writing a novel without post-secondary schooling. Does that say anything to you about your ability and intelligence?
2006-09-23 15:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by nordinanoka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋