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On December 23 2010 08:59 lac29 wrote:
Don't colleges charge like $40-50 to apply? It adds up after awhile. That's really the only reason why someone should hesitate on applying.
I'm applying to random universities I have no intention of going to simply to see if I could get in. But I'm in Canada, and it only costs $40. It depends on your situation, but you should always apply to as many as possible, just so you know and 5 years down the line wherever you are, you don't have to keep guessing and wondering if you could have gotten in.
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On December 23 2010 08:47 supernovamaniac wrote:Show nested quote +On December 23 2010 08:41 susySquark wrote:
What makes you want to go to MIT in the first place? When I was applying in 05, I thought I wanted to go to CalTech, 100% dream school etc. But then I started visiting colleges, and talking to current undergrads. The more I heard, the less and less I wanted to go there. I can't really put it into words, but its just the environment and the attitudes of the people. It felt cutthroat and arrogant, and just a little bit ugly under the shiny surface. I ended up turning them down.
I'll never tell someone to not apply somewhere - its always worth a shot. But definitely before you make a final decision, you always want to really think about where you want to LIVE 24/7 for the next 4+ years of your life. It's a large part of the deal, and you don't want to get stuck with a bad one. People. Unlike your story, I've heard good things about these people. And I know a lot of them too. It's a place where I think I'll be comfortable for the next 4+ years of my life. Well, if I get in and don't end up in East Campus I might change my thoughts. =P
Not going to say much since you really do want to go to MIT and I'm all for people trying to do the best for themselves, but you should at least be wary of such a thing.
Did you actually visit? Or do you know only because "You heard good things"? Will you just be comfortable socially, or will you be comfortable with all the other aspects a university education is "supposed" to give you? Unless you're just going to integrate into that social circle, then note that what you'll experience is likely an extension of your highschool and nothing more 
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your odds of getting in will only increase if you apply
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On December 23 2010 11:34 Milkis wrote:Show nested quote +On December 23 2010 08:47 supernovamaniac wrote:On December 23 2010 08:41 susySquark wrote:
What makes you want to go to MIT in the first place? When I was applying in 05, I thought I wanted to go to CalTech, 100% dream school etc. But then I started visiting colleges, and talking to current undergrads. The more I heard, the less and less I wanted to go there. I can't really put it into words, but its just the environment and the attitudes of the people. It felt cutthroat and arrogant, and just a little bit ugly under the shiny surface. I ended up turning them down.
I'll never tell someone to not apply somewhere - its always worth a shot. But definitely before you make a final decision, you always want to really think about where you want to LIVE 24/7 for the next 4+ years of your life. It's a large part of the deal, and you don't want to get stuck with a bad one. People. Unlike your story, I've heard good things about these people. And I know a lot of them too. It's a place where I think I'll be comfortable for the next 4+ years of my life. Well, if I get in and don't end up in East Campus I might change my thoughts. =P Not going to say much since you really do want to go to MIT and I'm all for people trying to do the best for themselves, but you should at least be wary of such a thing. Did you actually visit? Or do you know only because "You heard good things"? Will you just be comfortable socially, or will you be comfortable with all the other aspects a university education is "supposed" to give you? Unless you're just going to integrate into that social circle, then note that what you'll experience is likely an extension of your highschool and nothing more
I did actually visit and talked to students attending the school. Fun experience.
Didn't get to look into Simmons dorm though =/
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Here's a smart tip - plan to get rejected and accept it as part of the natural process of applying. There's a lot that can be said for persistence. I particularly like the advice of this guy on the subject of applying to colleges. Hope you get in!
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I remember this, nice bump.
It can't hurt to try so good luck!
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Best of luck dude. Only when you complete 4 years of undergrad you will realize that undergrad degrees are hyped beyond belief and that to do the "cool" stuff you imagined of, you will need a masters or phd...
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On December 23 2010 12:20 d3_crescentia wrote:Here's a smart tip - plan to get rejected and accept it as part of the natural process of applying. There's a lot that can be said for persistence. I particularly like the advice of this guy on the subject of applying to colleges. Hope you get in!
I've faced so much shit in my life; not getting into my dream college won't affect me that much.
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AMC and AIME....I remember taking those...haha..good ole times in high school.
Thanks for bringing back memories.
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Good luck dude, but if you get in and I don't, I'm going to be very pissed. Not at you, at the office of admissions >____>
I got deferred from EA btw.
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Go for it!
Grad school interviews are coming out now. I got a call the other day from Duke's Genetics Ph.D. program wanting me to go down there for 3 days for a visit to see if the program is a fit for me.
I NEVER expected Duke of all my schools to call me, but I applied anyways.
REACH for the SKY
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