[davidthefat]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

That means they won't say "oh he did really good for his / her race let's let them in", but considering the aim of the program is specifically for underrepresented groups of people and my personal experience and inquiries, you probably won't get in.



Even if that was the case I bet at least one teacher would be willing to write a letter saying "he's really great but didn't live up to his potential" or whatever. Do you have any problems with attitude or participation in addition to this stuff?

Honestly with the attitude; I was a quiet kid, possibly to the point I was lacking participation. Now should I speak up more? In any debates though, I am very opinionated and just let loose. Honestly I have been getting that same response ever since I came to the US, "You are a very smart kid, you just don't show it" Or "You don't put enough effort into it" Thats my Achilles heel, I always try to get by with my knowledge. That is why this year I made an oath to put forth effort and actually study before taking tests and not just wing it like I did previously. I am sure this year it won't be hard to get recommendations. I just got to kiss up now


edit: now before HS, I was the loud kid, I talked wa too much and my citizen ship grade showed it, thats why I changed to be serious in class and just listen...