I hope this person does not read my blog otherwise the suspense will have gone when my letter arrives.
Hi,
This whole process, UK university application, prelim exam, A levels, US university application & A level result release, is like a dream to me. Looking back, I think I did not set any specific goals in the beginning. I only generally knew that I wanted to do well in academics and have a strong portfolio. In studies, I only concentrated on my four H2 subjects, neglecting GP and H3. Hence, considering the amount of effort I put in every subject, maybe I still deserve my results.
GP B
Math, Chemistry & Physics A
China Studies in Chinese B
H3 Contemporary Physics PASS
It is a great disappointment that I got a B for CSC. This is least expected. This is the subject that I took granted for to excel in. I did not make any technical mistakes during the exam such as poor time management or missing parts of the question. I don’t understand why I got B for it. It does not feel real.
My PASS in H3 caused me to lose the Imperial conditional offer. The computing course requires me to get AAA, H3 Merit and 2 in Mathematics Step 1. I thought I could secure it.
My application to Cambridge was unsuccessful. I think it’s because I did not excel in the written test and the interview. I should have been able to solve three more questions in the interview. Well, given my performance on the day, a rejection is within my expectation. I still felt a bit demoralised when I first knew it in mid Jan but I managed to slowly accept it.
I also got conditional offers from University College London (PCM AAA), the University of Edinburgh (PCM AAB)and the University of Manchester(PCM AAB). Base on my results, I can go to UCL if I get a scholarship. I do not know how greatly my results will affect my scholarship applications. I fear for the uncertainty.
US side, I applied to Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Columbia, Wellesley, Vassar and Smith. I did not apply for Financial Aid from Stanford, Columbia and Carnegie Mellon. If any of the rest six schools admits me, I will be very likely going, since I do not need to carry a scholarship bond.
What I am most afraid of now is that my results will disadvantage me to the extent that I cannot even pass the first round of shortlisting for all the scholarships. I feel as if I am left behind in the darkness with no light to guide me through. I have no idea what’s going to happen.
Well, the last option would be to stay in NUS if all the nine US schools reject me and I do not get any scholarship. My family can afford it.
Though I am sad that I disappoint myself, I am very happy for Daniel’s splendid results. He attained seven distinctions. It means that his participation in IOI did not affect his A Level results at all. I am very proud of him.
I enjoyed my JC days. I am thankful for the happy moments and the nice people I met. Thank you for helping me to edit my UCAS Personal Statement. I may not get these UK university offers without you.
I will update you on my US university application results. Thank you for your support all this while.
All the best!
Regards,
Yangfan
