college life.
byu provo.
how did i get in?
it's the one question i get asked constantly
here are some of my tips:
1. choose a major that is unique yet impressive.
mine is COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
-unique, different from what most girls do etc
2. if you live around utah or are going to visit BYU before admissions
THEY WILL LOOK AT YOUR ESSAYS
i went into the admissions office with three essays written for each question
i had the lady choose and talk through which essay would most likely get me into the school
ESSAYS
-DON"T TALK ABOUT LEGACY
they don't care and everyone and their mom has gone here (literally)
-TALK ABOUT NORMAL THINGS
one of mine I talked about my highschool car, another i talked about sucking at high school tennis
see i could have written essays on the humanitarian trips I've been on, my job building space satellites, being yearbook editor, etc
but sometimes you need to make your normal life exciting.
they want to know the real you. not the two weeks on a "life changing" humanitarian trip you.
(i did add all those exciting things but they weren't my main focus - they were cool! add them but focus on other things too)
-Honestly I did quote prophets. but it was relevant and i thought it was kinda cool
here are some of my tips:
1. choose a major that is unique yet impressive.
mine is COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
-unique, different from what most girls do etc
2. if you live around utah or are going to visit BYU before admissions
THEY WILL LOOK AT YOUR ESSAYS
i went into the admissions office with three essays written for each question
i had the lady choose and talk through which essay would most likely get me into the school
ESSAYS
-DON"T TALK ABOUT LEGACY
they don't care and everyone and their mom has gone here (literally)
-TALK ABOUT NORMAL THINGS
one of mine I talked about my highschool car, another i talked about sucking at high school tennis
see i could have written essays on the humanitarian trips I've been on, my job building space satellites, being yearbook editor, etc
but sometimes you need to make your normal life exciting.
they want to know the real you. not the two weeks on a "life changing" humanitarian trip you.
(i did add all those exciting things but they weren't my main focus - they were cool! add them but focus on other things too)
-Honestly I did quote prophets. but it was relevant and i thought it was kinda cool
figure out really WHY BYU PROVO
why not idaho? or hawaii?
(please i promise provo is better. so much better)
But pull the spiritual card, pull the "I want to be surrounded by people who challenge me" card
at the end honestly i just wrote a list of every cool thing i have ever done.
idk. I believe that if you were meant to go to BYU you will get in.
if you weren't it wasnt the place for you.
this isn't to mean you aren't smart or good enough for byu but someone has different plans for you
NOW if you really really really want to go and you get a denied letter there are a few things you can do. NIGHT CLASSES. so pretty much after 4pm classes and once a week up to the salt lake center.
it's awesome. It'll get you in and you'll feel like everyone else.
BEST BEST BEST ADVICE
DO SUMMER TERM
This was the greatest summer of my entire existence.
not only was it an extra boost to get me into byu but it was amazing.
It's so fun and so crazy and fantastic. I had class twice a week and then just had a blast the other days.
I was so worried i'd miss highschool friends and home but honestly?
summer term people stick.
they are your life friends.
so yeah that's my " how to get into byu."
highschool GPA sent to BYU: 3.3
ACT score: 28
you'll be fine.
just work hard senior year in seminary.
stay gold kids
