Rutgers and NYU: 1.1.2 to 33, 22.3 to 27, 7 uc, and 11.2.3 to 24

[Fanofenka]

My dad told me that I could apply to NYU given that I have a better chance of getting a job after getting conferred with a degree. However, both Rutgers and NYU do not require me to take the GRE. I realized I can graduate from Rutgers in a year assuming I take five three-credit classes each semester.

What are my chances of getting in Rutgers? 1.1.2 Creative Force to 33 Retreat.
Hex 1: The heavens move ceaselessly. A noble one in his own strength does not pause.
Line 1: Dragon underwater – don't act.
Line 2: See the dragon in the fields. Fruitful to see great people.
Hex 33: Below heaven is the mountain: Retreat. A noble one keeps small people at a distance, Not with hatred, but through respect.
Is it saying that I should follow the flow (line 1) and will expect classmates (line 2), where I do not see any chance of getting in (hex 33)?

How well will I do at Rutgers? 22.3 Beauty (Grace) to 27 Nourishment (Corners of the Mouth).
Hex 22: Below the mountain is fire: Beauty. A noble one brings light to the many standards, but does not venture to pass judgement.
Line 3: Beautiful, as if dipped in water. Ever-flowing constancy, good fortune.
Hex 27: Below the mountain is thunder: Nourishment. A noble one reflects on his words in conversation, And is discriminating about what he eats and drinks.
Is it saying that I see my grades as good (line 3), where I have a good idea of what my career looks like (hex 27)?

What are my chances of getting into NYU? 7 uc The Army.
Hex: In the centre of the earth is a stream: the Army. A noble one accepts the people and gathers together crowds.
Is it saying that I will be part of a group?

How well will I do at NYU? 11.2.3 Flow (Peace) to 24 Returning (Innocense, The Unexpected).
Hex 11: Heaven and Earth communicate: Flow. The prince enriches and completes the way of heaven and earth, Upholds and assists the order of heaven and earth, To support and protect the people.
Line 2: Embracing emptiness, use this to cross the river. Not distancing yourself from what you leave behind, Friends disappear. Gaining honour, moving to the centre.
Line 3: There is no level ground without a slope, No going out without a return. Constancy in hardship is no mistake. Do not sorrow about its truth. In eating and drinking there is blessing.
Hex 24: Thunder dwelling in the centre of the earth: Returning. The ancient kings closed the borders at winter solstice. Itinerant merchants did not travel, The prince did not tour the regions.
Is it saying that I am on my own (line 2), and that I will expect setbacks (line 3), where I would feel like going back to square one (hex 24)?

 

[Changstein]

Both 1.1.2 and 7.0 address a need to stand out and make yourself visible and get noticed.

On the basis of your 7.0 reading, I do not think you will be admitted to NYU. Hexagram 7 suggests a need to stand out from a large pool of applicants that you are not currently meeting. "Auspicious for an elder" = they will only take the most decorated officers (qualified applicants). If you want to go to NYU, go get that GRE. Without it, you risk getting lost in the crowd. This is not a situation where meeting the minimum requirements will result in success.

I think you risk the same thing in applying to Rutgers, actually.
1.1.2 gives mixed indications for visibility. You need to come out into the open where everyone can see you. In other words: you can get into Rutgers without the GRE if you have a special something else. There's a real need to put together an outstanding (as in stand-outing) application.

Regards,
Donna

 

[Fanofenka]

Both 1.1.2 and 7.0 address a need to stand out and make yourself visible and get noticed.

On the basis of your 7.0 reading, I do not think you will be admitted to NYU. Hexagram 7 suggests a need to stand out from a large pool of applicants that you are not currently meeting. "Auspicious for an elder" = they will only take the most decorated officers (qualified applicants). If you want to go to NYU, go get that GRE. Without it, you risk getting lost in the crowd. This is not a situation where meeting the minimum requirements will result in success.

I think you risk the same thing in applying to Rutgers, actually.
1.1.2 gives mixed indications for visibility. You need to come out into the open where everyone can see you. In other words: you can get into Rutgers without the GRE if you have a special something else. There's a real need to put together an outstanding (as in stand-outing) application.

Regards,
Donna

Donna, I am also applying to Stony Brook and Binghamton. In an earlier reading, I saw that the best bet is getting into Binghamton, while Stony Brook is very unlikely to as they have a hierarchical structure. On the statement of purposes, I wrote about my interest in Enka and my own songs I have written. However, even though my overall GPA is under 3.0, my Marketing GPA is 3.125 and my Japanese GPA is 3.918. I feel that the reason I am more likely accepted to Stony Brook is that they offer the specific Japanese studies.

 

[Changstein]

A 3.9+ in Japanese studies with an interest in Enka is a special something else. Could that be your ticket to Rutgers?
What hexagrams and lines were cast with regard to Stonybrook and Binghamton?

Regards,
Donna

 

[Fanofenka]

A 3.9+ in Japanese studies with an interest in Enka is a special something else. Could that be your ticket to Rutgers?
What hexagrams and lines were cast with regard to Stonybrook and Binghamton?

Regards,
Donna

What are my chances of getting into the Univesity of Stony Brook? 17.4.5 Following to 24 Returning (The Turning Point).
Hex 17: At the centre of the lake is thunder: Following. A noble one at nightfall Goes inside for renewal and rest.
Hex 4: Following makes a catch. Constancy, pitfall. With truth and confidence, holding to the path with clarity, How can this be wrong?
Hex 5: True and confident in excellence. Good fortune.
Hex 24: Thunder dwelling in the centre of the earth: Returning. The ancient kings closed the borders at winter solstice. Itinerant merchants did not travel, The prince did not tour the regions.
Is it saying that my application will be viewed positively (line 4) and that I am likely to get in (line 5), where the school will give me the good news (hex 24)?

What are my chances of getting into Binghamton University? 64.2.4.6 Not Yet Across (Before Completion) to 2 Earth (The Receptive).
Hex 64: Fire dwells above stream: Not Yet Across. A noble one carefully differentiates between beings, so each finds its place.
Line 2: Your wheels dragged back. Constancy, good fortune.
Line 4: Constancy, good fortune, regrets vanish. The Thunderer uses this to attack the Demon Country. Three years go round, and there are rewards in the great city.
Line 6: Being true and confident in drinking wine. Not a mistake. Soaking your head, Being true and confident, losing your grip on that.
Hex 2: Earth. From the source, creating success. The constancy of a mare bears fruit. A noble one has a direction to go. At first, confusion. Later, gains a master. Fruitful in the southwest, gaining partners. In the northeast, losing partners. Peaceful constancy brings good fortune.
Is it saying that there will be a setback on my application (line 2), but the admissions offer will go over it again and again (line 4); unfortunately, their decision will be final (line 6) that I can get in under some restriction (hex 2)?

How well will I do at the University of Stony Brook? 12.4 Blocked (Standstill or Stagnation) to 20 Seeing (Contemplation or View).
Hex 12: Heaven and earth do not interact: Blocked. A noble one uses his strengths sparingly to avoid hardship. He does not allow himself honours and payment.
Line 4: There is a mandate, no mistake. Work with clarity, fulfilment.
Hex 20: Wind moves over the earth: Seeing. The ancient kings studied the regions, Saw the people, And established their teachings.
Is it saying that I don't have any liberty in the classes and assignments (line 4), but I have to follow my own way of doing the work and studying (line 20)?

How well will I do at Binghamton University? 51 uc Shock (The Arousing or Thunder).
Hex: Shock, creating success. Shock comes, fear and terror. Laughing words, shrieking and yelling. Shock spreads fear for a hundred miles. Someone does not lose the sacred ladle and libation.
Is it saying that I will be surprised by the way the program works?

 

[Changstein]

Okay. It sounds like the clearest path to Stony Brook is to do some research, find out what it is they're looking for in an applicant (to your program or in general), and give them exactly what they want. Go into this with certainty about how to present yourself. Stick closely to the script, even parrot back the language they use to describe their ideal candidate. Do this, and you could be a shoe-in.

If there are 'guidelines for applicants', follow them closely.

I think your experience at Stony Brook is likely to be very serious, nose to the grindstone hard work and little play. Try to see the work as its own reward, it could be brilliant or inspired.

From 64.2.4.6, I get the sense that your approach to applying to Binghamton has been too cavalier and needs to be more calculated. This may be harder than you think. You can do it but you have to be very committed, as it's going to require a huge investment of time and energy. I think you need to decide if you really want it enough to commit to the effort. If you only want to keep the option open, it's probably not worth it.

I think your experience at Binghamton is likely to be more balanced between and work and fun, but not between work and rest.

By the way, you are quoting from Zhou Yi for the lines and Da Xiang only for the hexagrams. Most people read from only Zhou Yi or from both.

 

[Changstein]

Actually I have been thinking more about this reading of 17.4.5 for getting into Stony Brook and I am not so confident in the answer I gave as when I wrote it. I will think about this a little bit more.
In the other interpretations I am very confident.

Regards,
Donna

 

[Fanofenka]

Donna, Dismanda said that there are too many applicants for Stony Brook, while the chances are better for Binghamton. Both colleges require the GRE, while Binghamton also requires a resume. I email the directors of both colleges, where Binghamton said that my Japanese GPA will be in my favor while Stony Brook said that they consider all aspects.