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Deforestation
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Been noticing lately that a lot of NS'ers (like a disproportionately large amount) seem to be HS seniors and off to college next (this) year.

It's the last day for RD applications for most schools, so this thread is for those attending freshman year of college in the upcoming school year.

Where you want 2 go?
Where u b accepted?
Whatchu want 2 major in?
etc
Jan 1 2016 12:44AM
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SammyDubz
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SlushNice, where ya gettin the major at?


Hopkins, BU, Cornell, or UPENN hopefully
Jan 8 2016 11:48PM
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CHORIZO
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MSU

started dabbling in crystal meth so i really wanna go where they have a high quality supply
Jan 9 2016 1:00AM
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Deforestation
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CHORIZOMSU

started dabbling in crystal meth so i really wanna go where they have a high quality supply


Jan 9 2016 2:04PM
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zard_gawd
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edaiYou mean u of new hampshire when you day UNH right?

othr schools are dope, i applied to u of san fran, think it might be different than what youre talking about is it? the one i applied to is a jesuit catholic


yup, university of new hampshire and university of san francisco. definitely let me know if you get into either, most likely going to try to find roommates/people to hang with on ns
Jan 11 2016 8:36AM
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edai
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zard_gawdyup, university of new hampshire and university of san francisco. definitely let me know if you get into either, most likely going to try to find roommates/people to hang with on ns


oh word i only applied to u of san fran but im super excited about it id be amped if i got in. my sister just moved there to live with her bf theyve both got jobs so if i could go to school on the west coast with my family near me thatd be unreal
Jan 11 2016 6:44PM
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edai
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zard_gawdyup, university of new hampshire and university of san francisco. definitely let me know if you get into either, most likely going to try to find roommates/people to hang with on ns


oh word i only applied to u of san fran but im super excited about it id be amped if i got in. my sister just moved there to live with her bf theyve both got jobs so if i could go to school on the west coast with my family near me thatd be unreal
Jan 11 2016 6:44PM
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QuarterChub
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Golfing at a 2yr hoping to go D1 after
Want to major in something to do with conservation and wildlife
Hoping to work in Estes Park, CO when I'm older
Jan 11 2016 7:27PM
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elinde
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DeforestationDid you submit a peer recommendation?


Indeed.
Jan 11 2016 8:38PM
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Deforestation
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elindeIndeed.


Didn't realize that was highly recommended :/
Jan 11 2016 9:51PM
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Park.
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Just a question to anyone that may know this answer.

If you apply with a specific field, but change your mind after you send the applications, is this significant in any way? I know there are tons of field changes in college, I'm just not sure what it will mean going into freshman year.
Jan 12 2016 12:10AM
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SammyDubz
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parkplaygroundJust a question to anyone that may know this answer.

If you apply with a specific field, but change your mind after you send the applications, is this significant in any way? I know there are tons of field changes in college, I'm just not sure what it will mean going into freshman year.


I'm no expert on this but I'll give an answer I guess.

Pretty sure unless you are in a specialized program such a a biomedical engineering track or a special med school track it won't be a big deal. however, i also assume it would be very tough to switch schools/majors in the most prestigious universities. And obviously the earlier you switch the better. If you decide to change like in junior year or something, I doubt you'll graduate on time.
Jan 12 2016 12:20AM
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Park.
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SammyDubzI'm no expert on this but I'll give an answer I guess.

Pretty sure unless you are in a specialized program such a a biomedical engineering track or a special med school track it won't be a big deal. however, i also assume it would be very tough to switch schools/majors in the most prestigious universities. And obviously the earlier you switch the better. If you decide to change like in junior year or something, I doubt you'll graduate on time.


Yea im not going anywhere prestigious nor do I want to. For what I want in life, I don't need the power of an ivy league school or anything. Stoked on you for absolutely murdering it in school though. Never had that work ethic to do something I despise so much.
Jan 12 2016 12:24AM
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zard_gawd
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edaioh word i only applied to u of san fran but im super excited about it id be amped if i got in. my sister just moved there to live with her bf theyve both got jobs so if i could go to school on the west coast with my family near me thatd be unreal


hahaha daang my brother just moved to sf hes in the same situation as your sister thats why id like to go out west too
Jan 12 2016 9:18AM
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SammyDubz
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parkplaygroundYea im not going anywhere prestigious nor do I want to. For what I want in life, I don't need the power of an ivy league school or anything. Stoked on you for absolutely murdering it in school though. Never had that work ethic to do something I despise so much.


hey thanks homie. good luck in your future endeavors
Jan 12 2016 10:34AM
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DJtearegas
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Snowtorious_BIGCU Boulder school of Engineering dawg!


CU Boulder represent. Leeds school of business myself
Jan 12 2016 11:01AM
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elinde
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DeforestationDidn't realize that was highly recommended :/


Yeah it's a good idea
Jan 12 2016 5:46PM
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foolmetwice
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DJtearegasCU Boulder represent. Leeds school of business myself


I'm just trying to measure my chances of getting in. I have a 2.9 gpa including a failed class but with lots of AP and HL IB classes, a 29 on the act (36 on reading section so hopefully that helps), a good essay and supporting docs as well as good extracurriculars. I'm really worried about the low gpa especially since I haven't done anything this senior yr to bring it up. That being said what do you think my chances of getting in are, or if not that do you know of people with similar gpa and act scores that got in? Thanks
Jan 12 2016 11:38PM
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Crispy.
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foolmetwiceI'm just trying to measure my chances of getting in. I have a 2.9 gpa including a failed class but with lots of AP and HL IB classes, a 29 on the act (36 on reading section so hopefully that helps), a good essay and supporting docs as well as good extracurriculars. I'm really worried about the low gpa especially since I haven't done anything this senior yr to bring it up. That being said what do you think my chances of getting in are, or if not that do you know of people with similar gpa and act scores that got in? Thanks


I'd imagine you'd get in with a 29 on the ACT
Jan 13 2016 8:19AM
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Brue
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foolmetwiceI'm just trying to measure my chances of getting in. I have a 2.9 gpa including a failed class but with lots of AP and HL IB classes, a 29 on the act (36 on reading section so hopefully that helps), a good essay and supporting docs as well as good extracurriculars. I'm really worried about the low gpa especially since I haven't done anything this senior yr to bring it up. That being said what do you think my chances of getting in are, or if not that do you know of people with similar gpa and act scores that got in? Thanks


You will get in most likely, the average ACT is think is 24-26 about, so you are 3 over the top of the average. That will help and 2.9 GPA isn't going to help you, but I don't think its going to drag you down too far. If your essay is good, and you took harder classes, you have a very good shot in my eyes. I think if you explain why you failed a class too, you will be golden. Just my thoughts.
Jan 13 2016 6:39PM
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Snazzy
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Y'all are nerds I ain't going to no school imma be a ski bum like every true dedicated NS member
Jan 13 2016 7:54PM
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smoothie_juice
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SnazzyY'all are nerds I ain't going to no school imma be a ski bum like every true dedicated NS member


ya fuk this half these youngins can't evin spel colege
Jan 13 2016 7:57PM
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Deforestation
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SnazzyY'all are nerds I ain't going to no school imma be a ski bum like every true dedicated NS member


Jan 14 2016 7:47AM
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SammyDubz
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UPENN and Cornell alumni interviews this weekend. Anyone know what to expect/tips?
Jan 14 2016 8:04AM
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sbarlett
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accepted to cu boulder for civil engineering, gonna go there. applied to a bunch of other north east schools though but i told myself distance doesnt matter so im going out west
Jan 14 2016 10:19AM
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Deforestation
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SammyDubzUPENN and Cornell alumni interviews this weekend. Anyone know what to expect/tips?


Same as always, it'l probably be chill and they'l ask the normal questions: "why *insert school*?", "what book did you last read", some as your opinion on current events, didn't expect it in my last interview.

I'd have some questions for the interviewer.

If they're your first interviews, just relax and be yourself. Don't try to be what you think they want because it'l backfire. Also, interviews usually aren't a huge factor in admissions so don't be too nervous.
Jan 14 2016 11:52AM
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Kronor
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foolmetwiceIve only applied to u of washington so far... Prolly wont get in. Applying to cu boulder, CSU fort collins, U of Denver, U of Oregon, Lewis and Clark, U of Vermont, and u of m duluth by jan 15. Might also apply to UBC in Vancouver but they only look an your senior yr grades which will forsure be hella weak so idk. I have a 2.9 gpa so really counting on rigorous course schedule 29 on act and good essay and extracurriculars.


Current UW student here,
Best of luck on getting in, I have a bias but I love this school. It may not have the best opportunities when it comes to skiing compared to MSU/UofU etc. But so far this season I've gotten so really good pow days at Stevens Pass. Good luck man and hope to see a fellow NSer here!
Jan 14 2016 2:58PM
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foolmetwice
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KronorCurrent UW student here,
Best of luck on getting in, I have a bias but I love this school. It may not have the best opportunities when it comes to skiing compared to MSU/UofU etc. But so far this season I've gotten so really good pow days at Stevens Pass. Good luck man and hope to see a fellow NSer here!

Yeah I just realized I never sent in my act score so Im forsure not getting in. I appreciate the support though haha. I really liked what I saw when I visited so I'm hyped for you!
Jan 14 2016 3:27PM
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edai
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just got accepted to western washington u
Jan 14 2016 3:38PM
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Deforestation
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foolmetwiceYeah I just realized I never sent in my act score so Im forsure not getting in. I appreciate the support though haha. I really liked what I saw when I visited so I'm hyped for you!


Why not send it now? All schools I've seen accept the scores after their deadline because they take several weeks to get mailed in from college board or whatever. I feel like a school that size gets a fair amount of late score submissions.
Jan 15 2016 6:46PM
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edai
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foolmetwiceYeah I just realized I never sent in my act score so Im forsure not getting in. I appreciate the support though haha. I really liked what I saw when I visited so I'm hyped for you!


DeforestationWhy not send it now? All schools I've seen accept the scores after their deadline because they take several weeks to get mailed in from college board or whatever. I feel like a school that size gets a fair amount of late score submissions.


Dude send it now! College board is in transition from an old to new SAT so all electronic scores were delayed because of them. Claim your scores got held up
Jan 15 2016 7:08PM
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Ric.
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DJtearegasCU Boulder represent. Leeds school of business myself


Skobuffs I'm going for film studies
Jan 15 2016 8:50PM
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DJtearegas
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foolmetwiceI'm just trying to measure my chances of getting in. I have a 2.9 gpa including a failed class but with lots of AP and HL IB classes, a 29 on the act (36 on reading section so hopefully that helps), a good essay and supporting docs as well as good extracurriculars. I'm really worried about the low gpa especially since I haven't done anything this senior yr to bring it up. That being said what do you think my chances of getting in are, or if not that do you know of people with similar gpa and act scores that got in? Thanks


Well I have a 3.4, consistent thru senior year, with 3 aps and some honors classes. actually I had a higher gpa first semester this year. and I finessed the sat. plus lacrosse junior and senior year, 27 hours of community service, co-leader of the student run fan section at my HS, and a couple interesting hobbies got me in.

My boy who was looking there but got deferred had a 3.3-3.4 ish he said and idk about his Sats or extracurriculars sorry, so I have no real idea if you'll get in, but a 29 on the act sounds like enough to get you in come regular decision time. Just my 2 cents
Jan 19 2016 7:08PM
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SFB
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im a senior in middle school.
Jan 20 2016 2:11PM
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Deforestation
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SFBim a senior in middle school.


lol u funny haha hehe hoho 💪😜👍💦💦💦💦💦💦👊😜👎
Jan 21 2016 3:53PM
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CHORIZO
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Gonna be up at the msu friday on the 29th any nsers gon be there? :3
Jan 21 2016 11:15PM
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NigelStein
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Got into Westminster so Ill be in SLC next year. Any other NSers there?
Jan 22 2016 11:58AM
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Deforestation
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Lots of state schools have gotten back, and most other decisions will be out within a couple weeks.

How'd everyone do?
Mar 7 2016 3:05PM
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.lencon
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Got in to MSU, ISU, WSCU, and Westmin.

Top choice is Westmin or I'll stay home at ISU to save $$$
Mar 7 2016 3:43PM
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Deforestation
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.lenconGot in to MSU, ISU, WSCU, and Westmin.

Top choice is Westmin or I'll stay home at ISU to save $$$


What's WSCU?
Mar 7 2016 3:48PM
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.lencon
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DeforestationWhat's WSCU?


Western State Colorado. I had a friend who went there and I was super interested but I couldn't really find out any more info
Mar 7 2016 5:01PM
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Pozzy
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...where my Canadian brethren at... I'm headed to University of Lethbridge this fall.
Mar 7 2016 5:38PM
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Deforestation
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Anyone East Coast? VT, Mass, NH, Maine?
Mar 7 2016 5:57PM
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SammyDubz
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DeforestationLots of state schools have gotten back, and most other decisions will be out within a couple weeks.

How'd everyone do?


Got into the honors program at Bing. Would go there for basically room and board only with the STEM incentive or whatever. Super cheap option. Still on the bottom of my list. Hyped for all the other decisions in the next couple of weeks.
Mar 7 2016 7:11PM
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Park.
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DeforestationAnyone East Coast? VT, Mass, NH, Maine?


Just got accepted into Champlain in Burlington which is tied with westminster as my first choice so im hyped on that
Mar 7 2016 11:12PM
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Swandog7
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Currently on the hunt for colleges so far as I'm only a junior. Colleges Ive visited so far, or tagged along with my older bro:

TCU
Denver
U of Utah
U of Vermont
Hobart (NY)
Miami FL
U of Minnesota
U of Minnesota Duluth
Northeastern
BU

TCU, Dnever, and Utah have been my favorite, but TCU has no snow so its not likely. Still looking at MSU and hopefully will go there, as I could get some scholarship money.
Mar 7 2016 11:30PM
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Deforestation
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parkplaygroundJust got accepted into Champlain in Burlington which is tied with westminster as my first choice so im hyped on that


Nice. I just got into UVM (and the honors program) so I might be in Burlington next year too.
Mar 7 2016 11:32PM
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GeorgiaJibber
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All you homies that are applying to BU and got questions hit me up.
Mar 8 2016 2:03AM
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Deforestation
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GeorgiaJibberAll you homies that are applying to BU and got questions hit me up.


Was an hour away from completing my app when I realized I really didn't want a giant urban school (or to write their bs honors college essay).

How do you like it though? I know a lot of kids who applied.
Mar 8 2016 9:31AM
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CubanLinx
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I actually just signed up for the Orientation at UVM on June 23-24. Im pretty stoked to be headed up there next year.
Mar 8 2016 7:12PM
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Forcillo
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Getting on that film school grind, is anyone else doing that on here? So far I've gotten into Chapman University and Loyola Marymount, waiting to hear back from USC, NYU, and Emerson. I really dig Chapman so far, as they gave me a solid scholarship and they have a phenomenal program, so unless I beat that 4% acceptance rate at USC (lolright) I'll probably end up there. I did get a phone interview with USC a couple weeks ago so I think I'm at least in the hunt. Fingers crossed!
Mar 8 2016 7:36PM
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