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I'm applying to Boston and Duke

Half-black, half-korean female

3.8 GPA
1360 SAT, 700V, 660M
Took SATII, havent received scores yet

Extra-curriculars:

violin, 8 years
color guard, 3 years
tutoring spanish and violin, 3 years
NHS, and spanish honors society
math league...
and some other things


Also, from a very poor family, single parent mother with no child support.
Had to work since the tenth grade, all earnings go towards helping family expenses.

By yes on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 10:25 pm: Edit

you'll get in, but will you be able to afford it?

By yep on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 10:26 pm: Edit

make sure to let them know of your situation

By some kid on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 06:00 pm: Edit

I'm sure that my expected family contribution from FAFSA will be $0.

anyone else have a reponse

By some kid on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 08:47 pm: Edit

bump

By some kid on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 10:02 pm: Edit

bump again

By some kid on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 10:49 pm: Edit

someone please reply!!!!

By Jimmy Dean on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 01:53 am: Edit

Boston, probably
Duke, maybe

By some kid on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 03:20 pm: Edit

bump

By some kid on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 05:29 pm: Edit

bump again

By some kid on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 07:21 pm: Edit

bump

By some kid on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 09:52 pm: Edit

anymore responses? please...

By Joey on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 10:11 pm: Edit

Duke? No!
Boston? I dunno, they have like a 32% acceptance rate.

By Boston Quoston on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 10:36 pm: Edit

BU or BC?

By some kid on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 11:13 pm: Edit

Boston University. anyone else?

By Paul on Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 02:31 am: Edit

Don't even apply. It's a good idea to save the admissions officers the time that they would waste looking at your application, which is nothing at all to be proud of. I would be ashamed.

By seeker on Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 08:00 am: Edit

I don't get what your problem is, Paul. OP ignore him.

By some kid on Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 02:57 pm: Edit

bump

By Paul on Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 03:41 pm: Edit

Seeker, I'll let you know what my problem is: posters like this one who are utterly dependent on the responses of others through an Internet discussion board. Not only are 'some kid''s stats appalling, but his inability to fend and make decisions for himself make him an extremely dull person, unattractive to any good college.

By bump on Thursday, December 19, 2002 - 05:00 pm: Edit

bump

By anonymous on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 12:00 am: Edit

Don't listen to what the other posters say, you got a chance. Just put down that your black and you'll get in. Another thing, how did you upkeep your violin with your financial situation?

By anonymous on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 12:01 am: Edit

*up keep

By Hopeful (Hopeful) on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 12:16 am: Edit

to "paul":
wtf is wrong w/u? granted "some kid"'s grades aren't the greatest, but giving his situation they'r pretty damn impressive. plus he has many ec's. moreover, how can u be soo sarcastic and critical of some1 who u dont even know. have some decency man. what kind of an ••••••• r u? i bet ur just jelous of "some kid"'s grades and other stats. Wow, i'm gonna laugh soooooo ridiculously hard when he gets in and u don't....that'll be great

anyways, to "some kid":
i'm really impressed with how u'v handled adversity. As other ppl said, just put down ur black and u'll get in. Even w/out putting down ur black BU is a definite...duke on the other hand will be alot more challenging

By , on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 12:17 am: Edit

Make sure to stress you're URM half..koreans have a very hard time getting accepted.

By some kid on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 02:38 pm: Edit

i was able to continue violin lessons b/c i was fortunate enough to receive a generous teacher. She gave me lessons free of charge for over a year, and afterwards she allows us to pay whatever we can afford. Thats why when i was asked to tutor children by my school, i couldnt refuse.