I’m honestly so nervous, but I’m hopeful guys. The day all this confusion stops and our questions are answered is coming.
On a side note, I did Econ Q1. How did some of you guys submit several essays bro? I spent like a month and a half on that one essay doing research. 😭
I know admissions are holistic and unpredictable, but I want to avoid wasting applications on schools where I have almost no chance. At what point is applying to T10s a reasonable decision versus wishful thinking? What combination of academics, extracurriculars, awards, essays, etc., gets you out of the "long shot no chance" category?
I'm from Vietnam and will need close to a full ride. I'm looking for indicators to include some Ivies/dream schools at the expense of some others on my list.