When's the latest I can take the flappy bird test and still be in the first two batches? What if my transcript shows I crashed my flappy bird into the ground one time before I even saw the Mario Bros tubes? I'm afraid I'm in the below 3.0-tpa club, too. Chances?
Okay techyguy, I know you are kind of new and all, but really, it is not good etiquette to try to hijack someone else's thread. You are probably better off making your own.
Anyhow, I will still help you. you are going to want to be early with the test, but you also need to give yourself some time to practice. A high Flappy Bird score is going to outweigh submitting a few hours earlier. Everyone goes into the game with different hand-eye ability and thumb strength. Some people can study for a few hours and do well, but most people need at least 3 solid days. If you want to get into your state school, I'd aim for at least a 30. I know it seems hard at first, but it will get easier. You just have to get used to the formatting of the game. However, if you're aiming for an Ivy school, I'd shoot for about 70+. I'd say you need a solid three days to get this kind of score, so you might want to take off work so you can fully dedicate yourself to the game.
Some people say that your Flappy Bird score isn't really a good indicator of your success in DS, but I don't think that is true. Also, remember that dental schools will ONLY see your high score, not your ranking.
One of my tips is to turn off the noise so it doesn't distract you and you can focus all of your efforts on getting through the pipes. You should also put your phone in airplane mode so texts don't come through and mess you up. Taking off any rings or bracelets that can distract you can also be a good idea.
As for your Flappy Bird Transcript, make sure you take an iPhone screenshot EVERY TIME you get a new high score. You wouldn't want to submit a transcript that says "Score-3" and "Best-80." If you do that, schools will know that you do not consistently score in the 80s, and that can look bad.
A really high Flappy Bird score can outweigh your 3.0
tpa. You are going to need to prepare harder, though. I'd say a 50+ is a must or you need to retry the game.
I can't tell you your chances until I know your Flappy Bird score. You are jumping the gun.
Let me know if you have any questions. I am in the process of compiling an Ultimate Flappy Bird Breakdown Collection and will post the link.
