I’m applying to the Destination: Denison fly-in and I honestly don’t remember if the application asked whether applicants had to do an interview.
For anyone who applied this year or has done the program before, does Destination: Denison have an interview as part of the application/selection process? If so, when does it usually happen?
Thanks!!
I’m a rising senior, and I’ve been rejected from every fly-in program I applied to. Honestly, it’s making me worried that this is a sign I’m going to be unsuccessful with my college applications too.
I know fly-ins and regular admissions are different, but I’d like an honest answer. If someone gets rejected from multiple/all fly-ins, is that actually a meaningful indicator that their overall college application isn’t competitive?
Or can someone get rejected from every fly-in they apply to and still get into several colleges, including selective ones?
Please be honest. I’m not looking for reassurance if there’s actually something I should be concerned about.
not wow at all virtual btw
Hi! I’m a rising high school senior interested in applying to Emory’s nursing program and would love to hear about your experience. I’m hoping to become a CRNA in the future, so maintaining a high GPA is really important to me. How challenging is the nursing curriculum, and do you think it’s realistic to earn strong grades if you’re willing to put in the work? I’d also love to know what student life is like overall, including the dorms, food, making friends, campus culture, and opportunities like research, clubs, volunteering, and leadership. Finally, if you could do it all over again, would you still choose Emory? Thanks so much!
Hi everyone! This is my first time flying, so I have a probably silly question.
I’m flying with American Airlines out of LAX in about 2 weeks. When I log into the American Airlines website, I can see my reservation and flight details, but it doesn’t show a terminal.
Is that normal? Do terminals usually get assigned closer to the departure date, or should I be concerned?
Thanks in advance! I’m a first-time flyer, so I really appreciate any advice. :)
Hi everyone! This is my first time flying, so sorry if this is a basic question.
I’m flying with United out of LAX Terminal 7, and I’ll have a digital boarding pass on my phone.
When I get to the TSA security checkpoint, do I need to show both my passport and my digital boarding pass, or is just my passport enough?
I’m a little nervous since it’s my first flight, so I just want to make sure I do everything correctly. Thanks in advance! 😊
SO GUYS I GOT REJECTED TO EVERY FLY IN PROGRAMS I APPLIED SO FAR 😭 PEOPLE WHO GOT ACCEPTED CAN U GUYS GIVE ME SOME TIPS ON ESSAYS PLEASEEE!!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 TYSMMM
Demographics:
Identity: Asian, Female, California Resident, Permanent Resident.
Hooks: Low-income (~$16k household income, family of 4), First-generation college student in the US (parents educated outside U.S.).
High School: Large public high school.
Intended Major: Nursing (Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory — Dual Consideration for Atlanta & Oxford pathways). For UCs: Public Health/Biology and minor in Political Science at UCLA/UCI/UCB/UCSD.
Academics:
GPA (9–12): 3.83 UW / 4.0 W
GPA (10–12): 3.8 UW / 4.04 W
Class rank: Top 15–20%
Coursework: AP Biology, AP Human Geography, AP Precalculus, and maximum available honors/AP science tracks.
SAT: Test optional :(
Honors & Awards
National Fellow, Ivy-League Hosted Civic Leadership Academy: 1 of only 40 students selected nationwide for intensive training.
National Delegate, Fully Funded Leadership Program: Selected as 1 of only 10 students nationwide for a global leadership cohort.
Foundation Program Recipient: Awarded a highly competitive $1,000 merit stipend for healthcare exploration.
Grant Awards: Secured $8,000 in total external grant funding for nonprofit execution, including a Civic Innovation Micro-Grant.
Scholars Program Semifinalist: Recognized in an economics and leadership initiative affiliated with an Ivy League university.
State Level: 9th Place Overall, HOSA State Leadership Conference (Competitive Events) & Girls State School Finalist.
Fellowships: Named a Carnegie Young Leaders Fellow & Simon Scholar Scholarship Finalist.
Government & Law: Qualified applicant for a prestigious national youth senate/government program & accepted into a national advocacy institute.
Extracurriculars
Founder & President, Public Health Initiative: Formed and scaled an independent organization supporting pediatric patients.
Director of Research & Publications Co-Associate: Led editorial pipelines, neuroscience education tracks, and research modules for high-level student biology publications with UC Berkeley students.
Director of Curriculum & Cultural Sensitivity, Global Health Org: Developed peer-to-peer healthcare education modules specifically targeting medical accessibility and cross-cultural sensitivity.
Certified Peer Health Educator & Ambassador: Earned official national certification to conduct active public health outreach and wellness education within the community.
Selective Summer STEM Research: Selected for a tier-1 university biology research track (8% acceptance rate), a synthetic biology pipeline, and a specialized neuroscience mentorship program.
Teen Council Member, Regional Transportation Authority: Appointed to advise local regional planners on youth safety and transit equity.
HOSA & Academic Decathlon Competitive Member: Developed a biodegradable bag research that present at the State Leadership Conference. Competed in public speech protocols for AcDec.
Government & Civic Leadership: Completed a civic internship under a state assemblyman (received official citation and LOR) & trained at a national advocacy institute.
Selective Pre-College Summer Academic Programs: Participant in a global health leadership conference, an Ivy League pre-college cohort, and a national journalism summer program.
Elite Scholar Pipelines: Selected for highly competitive national college access and advising networks.
Notes: I know my stats are not the best compared to other elite applicants, and I'm really stressed about it. I have only been in the US since the 8th grade, so I had to adapt to a new school system quickly. On top of that, I faced some really bad family stuff during my junior year that hurt my focus, which is why my unweighted GPA is a 3.83. I appreciate any advice you have, please be honest :) tysmm