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Well here it is, my official college admission decisions thread
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! ;)
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   Congratulations Ava! Quite an impressive accepted list!  960   Mar-31-09 06:50 PM   #1 
   YAY!  bigwillq   Mar-31-09 06:50 PM   #2 
   Well, I just have one thing to say...  HopeHoops   Mar-31-09 06:52 PM   #3 
   Absolutely wonderful! Best wishes to you for every success, and  old mark   Mar-31-09 06:53 PM   #4 
   Why is Wilmington's campus in North Carolina?  CreekDog   Mar-31-09 06:54 PM   #5 
   The state's the size of a postage stamp (and Rhode Island is just one corner of one).  HopeHoops   Mar-31-09 06:56 PM   #6 
   There's more than one Wilmington, you heathen!  jmowreader   Mar-31-09 07:34 PM   #27 
   yes, to make me get my hopes up on the long drive from Florida to New Jersey on I-95  CreekDog   Mar-31-09 07:36 PM   #28 
   I've been there. Several times. (Family in the area.)  BreweryYardRat   Mar-31-09 07:43 PM   #30 
   Wilmington actually has a thriving film industry  Ava   Mar-31-09 08:44 PM   #47 
   Hey Ya'll Don't Diss Wilmington NC  WilmywoodNCparalegal   Apr-01-09 09:09 AM   #75 
   That's where I-40 ends....  ChoralScholar   Apr-01-09 05:09 PM   #91 
   Actually Delaware did run out of room.  KamaAina   Apr-01-09 02:05 PM   #81 
   Good for you, Ava  Roon   Mar-31-09 06:58 PM   #7 
   Wow!  peacefreak   Mar-31-09 06:58 PM   #8 
   Good for you, babe!  trof   Mar-31-09 07:00 PM   #9 
   Congrats Ava!!  flvegan   Mar-31-09 07:03 PM   #10 
   Oh my!  Haole Girl   Mar-31-09 07:03 PM   #11 
   Good for you, and Congrats!  tekisui   Mar-31-09 07:04 PM   #12 
   U of TX rejected YOU??  Bunny   Mar-31-09 07:10 PM   #13 
   This probably has to do with their 10% rule.  alarimer   Mar-31-09 09:52 PM   #68 
      Oh, okay. That makes sense.  Bunny   Apr-01-09 04:32 AM   #73 
   Of course this Cal graduate is disappointed  tularetom   Mar-31-09 07:13 PM   #14 
   Another disapointed Cal Grad here  OmahaBlueDog   Apr-02-09 12:24 AM   #107 
   Congratulations, Ava!  KatyaR   Mar-31-09 07:14 PM   #15 
   it's an outrage i tell you!  keroro gunsou   Mar-31-09 07:14 PM   #16 
   What's up with Texas?  spotbird   Mar-31-09 07:15 PM   #17 
   The ridiculous top 10% rule  deoxyribonuclease   Mar-31-09 07:22 PM   #24 
   worst admissions criteria ever  Lethe   Apr-01-09 11:31 PM   #101 
   I love this answer!  Pool Hall Ace   Apr-01-09 06:15 PM   #96 
   congratulations!  DeepBlueC   Mar-31-09 07:16 PM   #18 
   Congratulations. n/t  ColbertWatcher   Mar-31-09 07:17 PM   #19 
   I lived in Wilmington -- great town, great school, great beach  LostinVA   Mar-31-09 07:17 PM   #20 
   Congratulations, Ava! I'm sure NY will get your creative  babylonsister   Mar-31-09 07:17 PM   #21 
   w00t!  FloridaJudy   Mar-31-09 07:19 PM   #22 
   Impressive list! And they will be fortunate to have you!  Mnemosyne    Mar-31-09 07:20 PM   #23 
   Congrats!  deoxyribonuclease   Mar-31-09 07:25 PM   #25 
   honey, you don't need to 'preach' to OUR Ava  Duppers   Mar-31-09 10:13 PM   #69 
   That's wonderful, Ava! Congratulations!  Aristus   Mar-31-09 07:27 PM   #26 
   YAY!! I'm always happy for anyone who can go to NYU! Amazing school.  Rabrrrrrr   Mar-31-09 07:37 PM   #29 
   Excellent.....  Tikki   Mar-31-09 07:46 PM   #31 
   Ava, I am SO proud of you!  Missy Vixen   Mar-31-09 07:47 PM   #32 
   Way...to...go!!!  peace13   Mar-31-09 07:47 PM   #33 
   My almamater...but I was in Gallatin. Congrats  MadAsHellNewYorker   Mar-31-09 07:48 PM   #34 
   Mine too.  Genevieve   Apr-01-09 06:02 PM   #94 
      howdy neighbor  MadAsHellNewYorker   Apr-01-09 11:19 PM   #100 
   My dear Ava!  CaliforniaPeggy   Mar-31-09 07:48 PM   #35 
   Congratulations!  av8rdave   Mar-31-09 07:55 PM   #36 
   Well done! Congratulations...You should be very proud.  SeeHopeWin   Mar-31-09 07:59 PM   #37 
   As Always, Ava ...  NanceGreggs   Mar-31-09 07:59 PM   #38 
   Terrific!  JohnnyLib2   Mar-31-09 08:00 PM   #39 
   no application to Auburn?  Blue_Tires   Mar-31-09 08:01 PM   #40 
   Impressive  seemunkee   Mar-31-09 08:11 PM   #41 
   Move over, DeNiro...  hwmnbn   Mar-31-09 08:27 PM   #42 
   Wow. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar.  Ptah   Mar-31-09 08:29 PM   #43 
   i'm very much honored by it  Ava   Mar-31-09 08:45 PM   #48 
      I read some of those pages when I first posted.  Ptah   Mar-31-09 09:03 PM   #57 
   Well, I see you're not taking my suggestion of community college seriously  Bucky   Mar-31-09 08:40 PM   #44 
   Thank GOD you got rejected by the tea-sippers.  GOPisEvil   Mar-31-09 08:41 PM   #45 
   I think Bushco. was behind that decision.  Arugula Latte   Mar-31-09 08:46 PM   #49 
   Well, the law has noble intentions.  GOPisEvil   Mar-31-09 08:50 PM   #52 
   i had trouble with them through the entire process  Ava   Mar-31-09 08:48 PM   #51 
      Meh...burnt orange is fugly anyway.  GOPisEvil   Mar-31-09 08:58 PM   #56 
         She isn't going to this school to be an athletic supporter, I'll tell you that  jmowreader   Apr-01-09 06:07 PM   #95 
   thanks everyone!  Ava   Mar-31-09 08:43 PM   #46 
   not too shabby for a homeschooler!  mzteris   Mar-31-09 08:47 PM   #50 
   Congrats  littlebit   Mar-31-09 08:54 PM   #53 
   Wow!  smoogatz   Mar-31-09 08:57 PM   #54 
   As a frequent visitor to NYC  Hawkeye-X   Mar-31-09 08:58 PM   #55 
   Congratulations! Brilliant choice!  Bossy Monkey   Mar-31-09 09:12 PM   #58 
   Congratulations!  bleever   Mar-31-09 09:14 PM   #59 
   Congratulations!  AwakeAtLast   Mar-31-09 09:16 PM   #60 
   A film major in NYC -- like me?  Starbucks Anarchist   Mar-31-09 09:17 PM   #61 
   wow, an impressive list!  tigereye   Mar-31-09 09:19 PM   #62 
   Texas wasn't your fault. They are hard on non-resident applicants.  jobycom   Mar-31-09 09:20 PM   #63 
   That's a heckava list, kiddo. Congrats!  MelissaB   Mar-31-09 09:24 PM   #64 
   woo woo  hibbing   Mar-31-09 09:30 PM   #65 
   Congratulations, Ava!  Kat45   Mar-31-09 09:39 PM   #66 
   Congratulations!  lightningandsnow   Mar-31-09 09:43 PM   #67 
   Congrats  Nikia   Mar-31-09 10:14 PM   #70 
   Awesome!!  Duppers   Mar-31-09 10:57 PM   #71 
   of course!  Ava   Apr-01-09 12:58 AM   #72 
   congratulations Ava!  fight4my3sons   Apr-01-09 09:02 AM   #74 
   Congratulations!  XemaSab   Apr-01-09 12:50 PM   #76 
   Yay!  ThomCat   Apr-01-09 01:06 PM   #77 
   harvard wasn't really my first choice honestly.. their financial aid program appealed to me though  Ava   Apr-01-09 02:45 PM   #85 
   New York, New York, how totally exciting for you!!!!  yellowdogintexas   Apr-01-09 01:08 PM   #78 
   Congrats  underpants   Apr-01-09 01:08 PM   #79 
   I heard UC-San Diego accepted you, too  KamaAina   Apr-01-09 02:05 PM   #80 
   I smell internship!  KamaAina   Apr-01-09 02:08 PM   #82 
   Congrats, Ava!  LynzM   Apr-01-09 02:23 PM   #83 
   congrats ava!!!  Beer Snob-50   Apr-01-09 02:34 PM   #84 
   Hugs and Congrats to you, Ava!  mnhtnbb   Apr-01-09 03:20 PM   #86 
   Congrats! Fantabulous! NYC, the Village, you'll love it  Jersey Devil   Apr-01-09 04:45 PM   #87 
   Way to go girl!! Congrats!  Shell Beau   Apr-01-09 04:46 PM   #88 
   Congrats! Nice list!!!  WritingIsMyReligion   Apr-01-09 04:51 PM   #89 
   congrats, Ava . . . NYU scored a real coup when your decided to go there . . .  OneBlueSky   Apr-01-09 05:00 PM   #90 
   Just adding one more congratulations  abq e streeter   Apr-01-09 05:36 PM   #92 
   UT-rejected or summer school?  ceile   Apr-01-09 06:02 PM   #93 
   what about ACC?  Lethe   Apr-01-09 11:33 PM   #102 
      Certainly wouldn't knock ACC  ceile   Apr-02-09 04:03 PM   #108 
   Congratulations! and welcome to the "Big Apple"  DinahMoeHum   Apr-01-09 10:26 PM   #97 
   Will this change the accent in your posts?  rurallib   Apr-01-09 11:04 PM   #98 
   Congratulations!!  Wapsie B   Apr-01-09 11:09 PM   #99 
   This is so fabulous! I am really happy for you and a wee bit envious.  Ilsa   Apr-01-09 11:35 PM   #103 
   Awesome. That is the scariest thing, applying to a school for the arts.  Mike 03   Apr-01-09 11:36 PM   #104 
   One of my coworkers is trying to decide which school to go for.  DarkTirade   Apr-01-09 11:48 PM   #105 
   Congratulations, Ava  merh   Apr-02-09 12:02 AM   #106 
   Ava...  LibDemAlways   Apr-02-09 04:07 PM   #109 
   You should be so proud and happy! I'm excited for you realizing your dream.  Flying Dream Blues   Apr-02-09 07:10 PM   #110 
 
960 (676 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 06:50 PM
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1. Congratulations Ava! Quite an impressive accepted list!
:party:
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 06:50 PM
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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:
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HopeHoops Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 06:52 PM
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3. Well, I just have one thing to say...
:fistbump: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :fistbump: :headbang: :yourock: :thumbsup: B-)
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old mark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 06:53 PM
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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
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 06:54 PM
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5. Why is Wilmington's campus in North Carolina?
Delaware run out of room? :hide:
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HopeHoops Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 06:56 PM
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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?
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jmowreader (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:34 PM
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27. There's more than one Wilmington, you heathen!
Besides it being a port, does Wilmington, NC, have any reason to exist?
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:36 PM
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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:
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BreweryYardRat (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:43 PM
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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.
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:44 PM
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47. Wilmington actually has a thriving film industry
it is the 3rd largest production center for film in the US :)
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WilmywoodNCparalegal Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 09:09 AM
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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).
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91. That's where I-40 ends....
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81. Actually Delaware did run out of room.
UD's campus is in Newark. :P
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Roon Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 06:58 PM
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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! :-)
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peacefreak Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 06:58 PM
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8. Wow!
what a great choice & opportunity for you. You have a ton of folks here that are so proud & happy for you.
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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:00 PM
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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:
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10. Congrats Ava!!
Impressive list, and good choice.
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:03 PM
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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:
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tekisui Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:04 PM
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12. Good for you, and Congrats!Updated at 9:49 AM
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:10 PM
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13. U of TX rejected YOU??
What a bunch of losers. x(

Congrats on everything Ava! :thumbsup:
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alarimer (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:52 PM
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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.
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 04:32 AM
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73. Oh, okay. That makes sense.
Thanks!
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tularetom Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:13 PM
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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.
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107. Another disapointed Cal Grad here
...best of luck at NYU.
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KatyaR Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:14 PM
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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:
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keroro gunsou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:14 PM
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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.
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spotbird Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:15 PM
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17. What's up with Texas?
Are they stupid down there?

Oh, yeah, they are.
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deoxyribonuclease (188 posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:22 PM
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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.
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Lethe (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:31 PM
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101. worst admissions criteria ever
Edited on Wed Apr-01-09 11:32 PM by Lethe
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
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Pool Hall Ace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 06:15 PM
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96. I love this answer!
I know that there are libbies in Texas, but I can't help but associate it with the Booshes.
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DeepBlueC Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:16 PM
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18. congratulations!
If you love the arts, you will looooove NY. :toast:
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:17 PM
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19. Congratulations. n/t

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LostinVA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:17 PM
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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.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:17 PM
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21. Congratulations, Ava! I'm sure NY will get your creative
Edited on Tue Mar-31-09 07:18 PM by babylonsister
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:
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:19 PM
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22. w00t!
You go, girlfriend!
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Mnemosyne Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:20 PM
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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:
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deoxyribonuclease (188 posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:25 PM
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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.
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Duppers Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 10:13 PM
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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!!
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:27 PM
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26. That's wonderful, Ava! Congratulations!
I know you will excel at everything you do... :thumbsup:
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Rabrrrrrr Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:37 PM
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29. YAY!! I'm always happy for anyone who can go to NYU! Amazing school.
Congratulations!!!!!

:applause:
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Tikki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:46 PM
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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
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:47 PM
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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:
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peace13 Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:47 PM
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33. Way...to...go!!!
Enjoy the journey. Peace, Kim
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MadAsHellNewYorker (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:48 PM
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34. My almamater...but I was in Gallatin. Congrats
and welcome to NY :) I still live down the street from NYU...
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Genevieve (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 06:02 PM
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94. Mine too.
And I still live right down the block too.
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MadAsHellNewYorker (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:19 PM
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100. howdy neighbor
:hi:
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:48 PM
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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:


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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:55 PM
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36. Congratulations!
What an accomplishment getting into NYU. Congratulations on starting such an exciting part of your life.
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SeeHopeWin Donating Member (649 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 07:59 PM
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37. Well done! Congratulations...You should be very proud.
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NanceGreggs Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 07:59 PM
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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:
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JohnnyLib2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:00 PM
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39. Terrific!

Onward....... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:01 PM
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40. no application to Auburn?
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:11 PM
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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.
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hwmnbn Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:27 PM
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42. Move over, DeNiro...
Edited on Tue Mar-31-09 08:31 PM by hwmnbn
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!!
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Ptah Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:29 PM
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43. Wow. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar.



Congratulations, Ava.
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:45 PM
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48. i'm very much honored by it
http://www.nyu.edu/mlkscholars /

:hi:
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Ptah Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:03 PM
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57. I read some of those pages when I first posted.
I hope your growth there exceeds your wildest dreams.

:thumbsup:
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:40 PM
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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!
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:41 PM
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45. Thank GOD you got rejected by the tea-sippers.
Edited on Tue Mar-31-09 08:43 PM by GOPisEvil
: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.
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Arugula Latte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:46 PM
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49. I think Bushco. was behind that decision.
They have Austin ties, dontcha know. :tinfoilhat:
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:50 PM
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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.
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:48 PM
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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
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:58 PM
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56. Meh...burnt orange is fugly anyway.
:P
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jmowreader (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 06:07 PM
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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.
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:43 PM
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46. thanks everyone!
:grouphug:
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mzteris (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:47 PM
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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.)
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littlebit (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:54 PM
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53. Congrats
NYU has an awesome film school. One of my best friends growing up went there. She loved it.
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smoogatz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:57 PM
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54. Wow!
What great news this is--and well earned. Congratulations to you, Ava.
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Hawkeye-X Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 08:58 PM
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55. As a frequent visitor to NYC
I'll be delighted to see you strolling around Greenwich Village!
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Bossy Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:12 PM
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58. Congratulations! Brilliant choice!
And one day, when UT-Austin asks you to be commencement speaker, try to turn them down graciously. :D
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 09:14 PM
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59. Congratulations!
You're going to have some fabulous experiences. All my best wishes.
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AwakeAtLast Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Mar-31-09 09:16 PM
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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:
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:17 PM
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61. A film major in NYC -- like me?
:hi:

Congrats!
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:19 PM
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62. wow, an impressive list!
Edited on Tue Mar-31-09 09:20 PM by tigereye

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!
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:20 PM
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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!
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MelissaB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:24 PM
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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:
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hibbing Donating Member (813 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:30 PM
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65. woo woo
Edited on Tue Mar-31-09 09:42 PM by hibbing
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
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Kat45 Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:39 PM
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66. Congratulations, Ava!
Fantastic! You go girl!
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lightningandsnow Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Mar-31-09 09:43 PM
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67. Congratulations!
That's so, so awesome.

:hug:
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70. Congrats
Good luck this fall.
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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!)
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 12:58 AM
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72. of course!
;)
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74. congratulations Ava!
:)
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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!
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 01:06 PM
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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:
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Ava Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 02:45 PM
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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!
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 01:08 PM
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78. New York, New York, how totally exciting for you!!!!
this will be a wonderful time for you. Congratulations
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 01:08 PM
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79. Congrats
Wilmington is the land of the beautiful. Seriously everyone in the area is good looking. No idea why.
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KamaAina (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 02:05 PM
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80. I heard UC-San Diego accepted you, too
:evilgrin:

P.S. Screw Harvard! Boola Boola! -K-A. Y'85 :P
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KamaAina (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 02:08 PM
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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.
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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 02:23 PM
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83. Congrats, Ava!
That's quite the impressive list you compiled. :) Here's hoping to see you at the NYC meetups! Congrats! :toast:
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Beer Snob-50 Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 02:34 PM
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84. congrats ava!!!
good luck...i am sure that you will remember us little people when you get your first oscar for best documentry.
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mnhtnbb Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 03:20 PM
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86. Hugs and Congrats to you, Ava!
:hug:
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Jersey Devil Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 04:45 PM
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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.
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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 04:46 PM
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88. Way to go girl!! Congrats!
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 04:51 PM
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89. Congrats! Nice list!!!
College = win.

When do you start at NYU??
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OneBlueSky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Wed Apr-01-09 05:00 PM
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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:
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abq e streeter Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 05:36 PM
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92. Just adding one more congratulations
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ceile Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 06:02 PM
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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!
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Lethe (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:33 PM
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102. what about ACC?
dont knock it, they have some great teachers there, and small classes.

it's cheaper too.
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ceile Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Thu Apr-02-09 04:03 PM
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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.
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DinahMoeHum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 10:26 PM
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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:
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:04 PM
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98. Will this change the accent in your posts?
Edited on Wed Apr-01-09 11:05 PM by rurallib
ETA - I forgot the congratulations!
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:09 PM
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99. Congratulations!!
:toast:
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Ilsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:35 PM
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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!
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Mike 03 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:36 PM
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104. Awesome. That is the scariest thing, applying to a school for the arts.
Edited on Wed Apr-01-09 11:38 PM by Mike 03
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.
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Apr-01-09 11:48 PM
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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
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Thu Apr-02-09 12:02 AM
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106. Congratulations, Ava
the MLKjr scholar program sounds incredible and NYU is tops - :toast:
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LibDemAlways Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Thu Apr-02-09 04:07 PM
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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!
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Flying Dream Blues Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Thu Apr-02-09 07:10 PM
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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! :)
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