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I just got deferred from my dream school, William and Mary. I am not trying to go ivy or anything like most of you, but I need some suggestions. (By the way, my SAT scores were low...) I went to my guidance counselor and asked her if William and Mary was too much of a reach, and she said that I had an even shot of getting in. Actually, she said she expected me to get in ED. She said I need to make myself known. Some of the things she suggested were:

* Going to the school and talking to an admissions rep.
* Calling the admissions office
* Sending an extra essay
* Keep calling them

I thought actually going to the school was a bit too extreme. Any comments?

I already called the admissions office and talked to a lady who gave me her direct number so I could call her if I had any questions. She basically told me things I already knew.(send another essay, notify her of new awards,new scores, blah)

Also, the school newspaper is doing a personality profile on my twin sister and me, basically an entire article of our lives as twins. It describes our differing personalities, etc. Should I send it in?

Please, anyone. I haven't given up yet and I will keep trying until I get rejected. If I don't get in this year, I will just transfer in next year. Simple as that. Please don't think I am being stubborn.(Actually if I am, just tell me)I just know what I want, and that school is more than what I could have ever imagined.

Thanks!

By Girl (Girl) on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 03:28 pm: Edit

I totally agree with the advice of your counselor-- I visited W&M myself and, like many colleges say, the adcom specifically mentioned that staying in contact is KEY after defferal. If not too hard/expensive, I'd definitely visit the school before spring. Make sure they know they're your #1- send in another essay, write a note saying how much you want to go there (and don't be cliche about it), and maybe get another letter of rec to send in. I wouldn't send in the newspaper article unless it really praises your intellect or personality, but maybe you could write an essay about your feelings on being a twin or something. Good luck!

By Periwinkle1586 (Periwinkle1586) on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 04:13 pm: Edit

thanks, I wish everyone the best of luck, this is really stressful because I don't know how far I should go. By the way, the newspaper article compares me to my sister. Me as the studious, conscientious one. My sister as the gregarious, fun-loving one.

By Periwinkle1586 (Periwinkle1586) on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 - 05:59 pm: Edit

bump

I know, I am being abnoxious, but if I do go to the school (which I plan to do because it's about a three-hour drive from here) what should I say? would it be weird if I wrote them a handwritten letter saying how I felt when I visited their school before? I really do want to write them a letter out of the sincerity of my heart, but I am afraid it will sound cheesy. help?