Well here it is, my official college admission decisions thread

[Ava]

I remember beginning to think about which schools I was going to apply to about two year ago. At the time I told myself and everyone that I would apply to no more than 7, and preferably about 5. As the time to apply crept closer and closer the neurotic worrying and stress that many students suffer began to sink in and my list of schools grew. I ended up applying to 10 schools. Today I heard from another school, completing the admission process for me. I'm absolutely thrilled and honored with the results of my late night essay writing, and I'm certain that my Mom is glad that the process is over and I can now stop with the constant rushing to check the mail and refreshing my email inbox. ;)

Below is a list of the schools I applied to and the admission decisions I received. Yes, I'm saving the announcement of the school I'll be attending until the very end of this post. It's more fun that way! :P

NYU - Accepted
UCLA - Accepted
Berkeley - Accepted
Harvard - Wait-listed
UNC Wilmington - Accepted
Pratt Institute - Accepted
Boston University - Accepted
Ithaca College - Accepted
Alabama - Accepted
UT Austin - Rejected (I now have an excellent reason to pull against UT's football team ;) )


And now for the best part. I'm absolutely thrilled and honored to announce that I'll be attending what has long my dream school and top choice, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where I will be majoring in film & television. I have also been admitted as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars major in one of the eight undergraduate divisions at NYU. In addition, they participate in a rich combination of seminars, domestic and international travel colloquia, research, educational and cultural activities, and community service. Scholarships and grants make the school affordable for me, and the film program is the best out there. After visiting the campus, and talking with current students and faculty I am certain the NYU is the place for me. I loved the campus, loved the students, loved the faculty, loved everything about it! I felt at home at NYU and I'm happy and excited to have finally found a place that I know will be perfect for me! I look forward to the fall. I can't wait to attend NYU and continue growing as a filmmaker and as a person.


New York DU'ers, can't wait to be your neighbor! ;)

[960]

1. Congratulations Ava! Quite an impressive accepted list!

:party:

[bigwillq]

2. YAY!

Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! I am so happy for you! :toast: :bounce:

And secretly, that's where I wanted you to go too! :) :hug: :) :hi:

It seems like it's the best choice you can possibly make. They have such a great film school. Again, I am so happy. :hug:

[HopeHoops]

3. Well, I just have one thing to say...

:fistbump: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :fistbump: :headbang: :yourock: :thumbsup: B-)

[old mark]

4. Absolutely wonderful! Best wishes to you for every success, and

don't forget to enjoy yourself.

And bring a few sweaters - it gets chilly up there.

:applause: :applause: :applause: :fistbump: :fistbump: :fistbump:


mark

[CreekDog]

5. Why is Wilmington's campus in North Carolina?

Delaware run out of room? :hide:

[HopeHoops]

6. The state's the size of a postage stamp (and Rhode Island is just one corner of one).

Of COURSE they ran out of room! The freakin' Dover air force base eats, what, half of the state?

[jmowreader]

27. There's more than one Wilmington, you heathen!

Besides it being a port, does Wilmington, NC, have any reason to exist?

[CreekDog]

28. yes, to make me get my hopes up on the long drive from Florida to New Jersey on I-95

I would see the sign and think I'm almost there. :wtf: :eyes:

[BreweryYardRat]

30. I've been there. Several times. (Family in the area.)

It bored the CRAP out of me, and it's spread out worse than Florida. I'd hate to go to school there.

[Ava]

47. Wilmington actually has a thriving film industry

it is the 3rd largest production center for film in the US :)

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

75. Hey Ya'll Don't Diss Wilmington NC

it's a great place with awesome beaches and year-round nice weather, as well as quite a few nice people, lots of artists, a thriving gay community and an excellent place to be in the filmmaking industry. As Ava said, it is one of the top spots in the U.S. for movies and filmmaking.

Next time you're on I-95 and bored, come down I-40 and check out our beaches, especially our southern facing beaches between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach (Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach).

[ChoralScholar]

91. That's where I-40 ends....

[KamaAina]

81. Actually Delaware did run out of room.

UD's campus is in Newark. :P

[Roon]

7. Good for you, Ava

I am glad! I was plagued with learning disabilities and there was no way I could handle college. My sister and brother went and now my sister is a principal of a school and my brother is an attorney. I am proud of both of them as well as I am of you! Tear it up!! We need you out here! :-)

[peacefreak]

8. Wow!

what a great choice & opportunity for you. You have a ton of folks here that are so proud & happy for you.

[trof]

9. Good for you, babe!

And screw Texas, anyway.
Buncha yabbos.
And that's from Miz t., a Native Texan.
;-)

We wish all the very best for you.
I know you'll make us proud.
And I know you'll keep us all posted about your experiences and adventures.
:loveya:

[flvegan]

10. Congrats Ava!!

Impressive list, and good choice.

[Haole Girl]

11. Oh my!

My husband and I got a laugh out of the UT Austin reject... what idiots they are to reject you! :eyes:

Congratulations on all of the others. I know you'll do well at NYU.

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

[tekisui]

12. Good for you, and Congrats!

[Bunny]

13. U of TX rejected YOU??

What a bunch of losers. x(

Congrats on everything Ava! :thumbsup:

[alarimer]

68. This probably has to do with their 10% rule.

The top 10% of students in Texas high schools are guaranteed admission to UT and Texas A&M (but this also includes all of their branches and other state schools as well- at least I think that's how it works)., which is a LOT of students if you think about it. Which I think is okay but it also means they reject many otherwise worthy out of state students.

It likely has very little to do with Ava's qualifications.

[Bunny]

73. Oh, okay. That makes sense.

Thanks!

[tularetom]

14. Of course this Cal graduate is disappointed

The joint has sort of gone corporate since the 60's. It needs more critical thinkers.

But it looks like you've made the best decision for you. And I wish you the best.

[OmahaBlueDog]

107. Another disapointed Cal Grad here

...best of luck at NYU.

[KatyaR]

15. Congratulations, Ava!

You'll do well wherever you end up, but it's great you'll be in NYC--what a wonderful place to go to school!

I can't believe Austin rejected you--WTF? Obviously they don't know real talent when they see it.

Again, congratulations--our little girl is going off to college . . . . :cry:

[keroro gunsou]

16. it's an outrage i tell you!

i don't see UW madison on there... no love for wisconsin... *cries in the corner*

in any event, congrats ava-dono.

[spotbird]

17. What's up with Texas?

Are they stupid down there?

Oh, yeah, they are.

[deoxyribonuclease]

24. The ridiculous top 10% rule

Great university, but the admissions process is hamstrung by that stupid rule. It's very difficult for out-of-state students to be admitted to its undergrad programs.

[Lethe]

101. worst admissions criteria ever

top 10% rule is completely unbalanced.

to make the top 10% at a blue ribbon high school, you have to take almost 100% AP courses, etc, and compete with top students in the nation who do nothing but study

contrast that with your average small town high school, where if you are reasonable intelligent and apply yourself you can make the top 10% easily with little effort

[Pool Hall Ace]

96. I love this answer!

I know that there are libbies in Texas, but I can't help but associate it with the Booshes.

[DeepBlueC]

18. congratulations!

If you love the arts, you will looooove NY. :toast:

[ColbertWatcher]

19. Congratulations. n/t

[LostinVA]

20. I lived in Wilmington -- great town, great school, great beach

I ahtes leaving, but a psycho ex who was a cop made it difficult to stay.

[babylonsister]

21. Congratulations, Ava! I'm sure NY will get your creative

juices flowing, too. Sounds perfect! I hope you can drop us a line once in awhile to let us know how you're doing.

I'm so happy for you! :fistbump:

[FloridaJudy]

22. w00t!

You go, girlfriend!

[Mnemosyne]

23. Impressive list! And they will be fortunate to have you!

Best wishes, dear Ava! :hug:

I cannot wait for your future films and docus! :applause:

[deoxyribonuclease]

25. Congrats!

Enjoy your time at college! Just don't slack off too much ;-)

Always remember that what you put into your studies is proportional to what your get out of them.

[Duppers]

69. honey, you don't need to 'preach' to OUR Ava

This gal doesn't slack period....she's the bomb, an 18 yr old bomb!!

[Aristus]

26. That's wonderful, Ava! Congratulations!

I know you will excel at everything you do... :thumbsup:

[Rabrrrrrr]

29. YAY!! I'm always happy for anyone who can go to NYU! Amazing school.

Congratulations!!!!!

:applause:

[Tikki]

31. Excellent.....

Excellent choice....even though we Californians wanted you out here....well...
NYU is an amazing University and they are very lucky to have you....
Congratulations AVA....Rock Our World


Tikki

[Missy Vixen]

32. Ava, I am SO proud of you!

We will probably never meet, but I'm over here busting my buttons for you! THAT is an impressive list. Even more, NYU is getting someone that they will be proud graduated from their school!

Congratulations! I am so excited for you! :woohoo: :woohoo: :hug:

[peace13]

33. Way...to...go!!!

Enjoy the journey. Peace, Kim

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

34. My almamater...but I was in Gallatin. Congrats

and welcome to NY :) I still live down the street from NYU...

[Genevieve]

94. Mine too.

And I still live right down the block too.

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

100. howdy neighbor

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. My dear Ava!

Oh, wow, sweetie!

I know you will love it in NYC, and that school is so damn lucky to have you!

I am looking forward to hearing all about your life as it unfolds for you!

BIGGO CONGRATS!


:party: :toast: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :toast: :party:

[av8rdave]

36. Congratulations!

What an accomplishment getting into NYU. Congratulations on starting such an exciting part of your life.

[SeeHopeWin]

37. Well done! Congratulations...You should be very proud.

[NanceGreggs]

38. As Always, Ava ...

Such happiness couldn't happen to a more deserving girl!

As a native New Yorker myself, I had many friends who attended NYU - and they all LOVED the experience.

No doubt you'll make many new friends quickly - but don't go forgetting your old friends here at DU!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! :applause: :party: :hi:

[JohnnyLib2]

39. Terrific!

Onward.......:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Blue_Tires]

40. no application to Auburn?

[seemunkee]

41. Impressive

Congratulations. My brother was in the masters program for film at NYU. He didn't graduate but he's been working in the film business for 30+ years.

[hwmnbn]

42. Move over, DeNiro...

make way, Scorcese, get back, Woody Allen!!! There's some new blood in town!!

Excellent news, Ava. Congratz on everything and lots of joy with your new adventure!!

[Ptah]

43. Wow. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar.

Congratulations, Ava.

[Ava]

48. i'm very much honored by it

http://www.nyu.edu/mlkscholars/

:hi:

[Ptah]

57. I read some of those pages when I first posted.

I hope your growth there exceeds your wildest dreams.

:thumbsup:

[Bucky]

44. Well, I see you're not taking my suggestion of community college seriously

Harvard, shee-it, I'll bet they don't even offer cosmetology classes!

[GOPisEvil]

45. Thank GOD you got rejected by the tea-sippers.

:D

Have a great time at NYU! :)

However, I suspect I know why you got rejected by UT. There is a state law in Texas guaranteeing admittance to graduates in the top 10% of their high school classes. One of the results is that it is more difficult for out of staters to gain admittance.

[Arugula Latte]

49. I think Bushco. was behind that decision.

They have Austin ties, dontcha know. :tinfoilhat:

[GOPisEvil]

52. Well, the law has noble intentions.

It was designed to get more students from areas other than the suburbs. So, someone coming from Harlingen has the same chance as someone from Spring. But the law as written doesn't work well.

[Ava]

51. i had trouble with them through the entire process

they kept misplacing parts of my application and wouldn't accept my transcript the first time i sent it. i had a feeling i would be rejected, so i wasn't too upset or surprised by it

[GOPisEvil]

56. Meh...burnt orange is fugly anyway.

:P

[jmowreader]

95. She isn't going to this school to be an athletic supporter, I'll tell you that

It's a D-III school and their team nickname is "The Violets."

I thought the Fighting Camels were bad, but naming the school after a flower is even worse.

[Ava]

46. thanks everyone!

:grouphug:

[mzteris]

50. not too shabby for a homeschooler!

:D

Way to go, Ava! NYU is getting a very good addition to their student body.


(UT's just too conservative - and STUPID - to appreciate you anyways.)

[littlebit]

53. Congrats

NYU has an awesome film school. One of my best friends growing up went there. She loved it.

[smoogatz]

54. Wow!

What great news this is--and well earned. Congratulations to you, Ava.

[Hawkeye-X]

55. As a frequent visitor to NYC

I'll be delighted to see you strolling around Greenwich Village!

[Bossy Monkey]

58. Congratulations! Brilliant choice!

And one day, when UT-Austin asks you to be commencement speaker, try to turn them down graciously.:D

[bleever]

59. Congratulations!

You're going to have some fabulous experiences. All my best wishes.

[AwakeAtLast]

60. Congratulations!

:toast: :bounce: :toast:

Have a great time, but still find time to do your work. It's a balance for sure.

I'm sure you will learn a lot!

:hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

61. A film major in NYC -- like me?

:hi:

Congrats!

[tigereye]

62. wow, an impressive list!

We are all so proud of you, Ava! You are an amazing young woman, it's been a pleasure to hear about your pre-college activities, and NYU should be thrilled to have you. I'm glad to hear about your choices.


:bounce: :toast:


Also a great way to live in a wonderful part of NYC!

[jobycom]

63. Texas wasn't your fault. They are hard on non-resident applicants.

They have to accept applicants who graduated in the top 10% of their class at in-state high schools. That was the state's attempt to get around an Affirmative Action acceptance policy. Because of that, UT and A&M fill up with under-educated products of the lousy school system here and run out of room for exceptional students from other areas.

Sorry you won't get to hang out in Austin, but honestly, I'd have gone to NYU over Texas, too. :) Congo-Rats!

[MelissaB]

64. That's a heckava list, kiddo. Congrats!

I can only imagine what your mom went through and I'll go through soon with my daughter.


:toast:

[hibbing]

65. woo woo

Hi Ava,
I have been following your school search as I lurked here. Congrats! I'll be looking forward to future posts, if you will even have any time to post!

Peace

[Kat45]

66. Congratulations, Ava!

Fantastic! You go girl!

[lightningandsnow]

67. Congratulations!

That's so, so awesome.

:hug:

[Nikia]

70. Congrats

Good luck this fall.

[Duppers]

71. Awesome!!

Congrats to you....and to your mom!



You're going to be a very, very busy gal. but I hope you'll have time for visitors. ;)




(Bring on those critics of homeschooling now! And phooey on Texass!)

[Ava]

72. of course!

;)

[fight4my3sons]

74. congratulations Ava!

:)

[XemaSab]

76. Congratulations!

:bounce:

California in general would have been fun, but study film in LA? No thanks.

I'm sure New York will be a BLAST!

[ThomCat]

77. Yay!

:woohoo:

I'm so glad you're going to be coming to NY! :hug:

I'm sorry that Harvard didn't accept you with open arms. They don't know what they're missing. Really! They should have accepted you, and I know that was your first choice. If get a chance to transfer there, then transfer! But for at least a little while we'll be very happy to have you here. :)

What the fuck was up with UT Austin? :wtf:

[Ava]

85. harvard wasn't really my first choice honestly.. their financial aid program appealed to me though

NYU is my top choice. it always was my top choice, but my fear was that i would not be able to afford the school. harvard has a financial aid program that is very generous, so i thought if i got into the school it would be ironically more affordable. thanks to the scholarships and grants i received from NYU i can now afford it, and i'm absolutely thrilled! NYU is the best film school out there!

[yellowdogintexas]

78. New York, New York, how totally exciting for you!!!!

this will be a wonderful time for you. Congratulations

[underpants]

79. Congrats

Wilmington is the land of the beautiful. Seriously everyone in the area is good looking. No idea why.

[KamaAina]

80. I heard UC-San Diego accepted you, too

:evilgrin:

P.S. Screw Harvard! Boola Boola! -K-A. Y'85 :P

[KamaAina]

82. I smell internship!

seriesly, I still exchange the occasional email with a doco filmmaker in NYC who once interviewed me for a film of his. Details to follow in the fall, I guess.

[LynzM]

83. Congrats, Ava!

That's quite the impressive list you compiled. :) Here's hoping to see you at the NYC meetups! Congrats! :toast:

[Beer Snob-50]

84. congrats ava!!!

good luck...i am sure that you will remember us little people when you get your first oscar for best documentry.

[mnhtnbb]

86. Hugs and Congrats to you, Ava!

:hug:

[Jersey Devil]

87. Congrats! Fantabulous! NYC, the Village, you'll love it

The thing about NYC that most people from out of the area don't understand is that there is ALWAYS something interesting to see or do at any time of the day or night. It's an education in and of itself.

Good luck to you Ava. I hope this doesn't mean the end of your online videos but if you are too busy we'll understand.

[Shell Beau]

88. Way to go girl!! Congrats!

[WritingIsMyReligion]

89. Congrats! Nice list!!!

College = win.

When do you start at NYU??

[OneBlueSky]

90. congrats, Ava . . . NYU scored a real coup when your decided to go there . . .

you'll love what NYC has to offer . . . the arts, museums, sports, restaurants, the whole shebang . . . I have a hunch we'll be hearing a lot from/about you in coming years . . . keep fighting the good fight . . .

again, congratulations and best wishes . . . :hug:

[abq e streeter]

92. Just adding one more congratulations

[ceile]

93. UT-rejected or summer school?

They wanted me to go to summer school (ie weed out classes) where you have to make straight A's or they resend your admission.
Congrats on NYU!

[Lethe]

102. what about ACC?

dont knock it, they have some great teachers there, and small classes.

it's cheaper too.

[ceile]

108. Certainly wouldn't knock ACC

I'm looking into their NPO Certificate program taught in conjuction with TANO. I ended up getting a scholarship to St. Ed's, but I'm still a little miffed at UT.

[DinahMoeHum]

97. Congratulations! and welcome to the "Big Apple"

PM me some time - I have a cousin who's a film and sound editor in the NYC area.

:yourock::toast::yourock:

[rurallib]

98. Will this change the accent in your posts?

ETA - I forgot the congratulations!

[Wapsie B]

99. Congratulations!!

:toast:

[Ilsa]

103. This is so fabulous! I am really happy for you and a wee bit envious.

You're getting started on a wonderful adventure of discovery and learning. Yes, I wish I was 18 again. You are certainly mature enough for this big change in your life. Don't forget us here!

[Mike 03]

104. Awesome. That is the scariest thing, applying to a school for the arts.

I remember applying to only two schools, and one was just a fallback: I was either going to get into the USC film school or die trying... And my fallback was industrial design at another college (U.C. Davis). There was nothing in between.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!! It takes some guts and confidence to go for that and get it.

That is awesome, fantastic, and every other hyperbolic adjective I can think of.

[DarkTirade]

105. One of my coworkers is trying to decide which school to go for.

She started working out a 'pro and con' sheet when we weren't busy at work yesterday... one school ended up with a gigantic list of pros and the only con was that it was far away from home. Every other school had two or three in each category. :P

[merh]

106. Congratulations, Ava

the MLKjr scholar program sounds incredible and NYU is tops - :toast:

[LibDemAlways]

109. Ava...

My nephew is graduating from NYU in May with a degree in Political Science. He's returning in the fall to pursue a Masters. He loves the school. Has made some great friends and acquired a girlfriend.

He's from Southern Cal so it was quite an adjustment, but he wouldn't have changed a thing.

Congratulations on being accepted to a bunch of great schools. You should be very proud of your accomplishments!

[Flying Dream Blues]

110. You should be so proud and happy! I'm excited for you realizing your dream.

I know you'll do grand things at NYU. As a former NYer (only a few glorious years, but still) I can say it will be a wonderful adventure. New York is the center of the universe as everyone there will agree! :)