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Tips mention: Interview (4), ACT/SAT (34), Grades (42), Sports/Extracurriculars (12), College Essay (19)“Compared to the students around me, I had lowFeb 22 2003Electrical Engineering
Compared to the students around me, I had low SAT scores (verbal anyways) as well as school grades (was not in top 10%). So do not let that discourage you. Though you need to stand out in some way. Be active (not just a member) in various after-school activities, volunteer your free time, get promoted wherever you work, challenge yourself with as many honors classes as will fit in your schedule senior year.
Compared to the students around me, I had low SAT scores (verbal anyways) as well as school grades (was not in top 10%). So do not let that discourage you. Though you need to stand out in some way. Be active (not just a member) in various after-school activities, volunteer your free time, get promoted wherever you work, challenge yourself with as many honors classes as will fit in your schedule senior year.
Most important, make your essays shine. Get them proof read, spend the time to make them good.
(P.S. If you are sure you want to go to CU, early decision is a big help).
SAT: 1330 Male
“Wrote killer essays and performed well in High school,Dec 13 2002Animal Studies
Wrote killer essays and performed well in High school, being involved in many things. SAT scores weren't as high as they 'should' have been
SAT: 1390 Female
Wrote killer essays and performed well in High school, being involved in many things. SAT scores weren't as high as they 'should' have been
SAT: 1390 Female
“Do pretty well on SAT's, they are an importantAug 29 2002Mechanical Engineering
Do pretty well on SAT's, they are an important factor. Also, develop good study habits, or else you won't enjoy your first one or two semesters academically.
SAT: 1320 Male
Do pretty well on SAT's, they are an important factor. Also, develop good study habits, or else you won't enjoy your first one or two semesters academically.
SAT: 1320 Male
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SATs, they prob didnt pay much attention to my essays because they were awful. So get decent grades and good SATs, that is, if you really want to come here.
SAT: 1530 Male