Advise an aspiring oarsman

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<p>I am a junior at a very good public high school just outside of Boston. I am interested in attending Williams and hope to row on the heavyweight crew team there. </p>

<p>I would appreciate perspectives on my chances for admission.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9 (unweighted) - taken the most demanding course load in my class. Have taken an independent AP course each year in addition to the normal honors courseload. My school does not formally rank students but I surmise that I'm among the top three students. </p>

<p>AP Economics (as a freshman) - 5
AP US Government (as a soph) - 5
AP Spanish (this year)
AP Bio (this year)
AP Physics (next year)
AP Calculus B/C (next year) </p>

<p>SATs 790M; 750CR; 720W</p>

<p>SAT IIs 760 Bio; 780 Math IIC -- will take Spanish and English next month</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
4 years Varsity Hockey - Captain next year
4 years Student Senate (elected) -- President of the Senate next year
4 years Philosophy Club -- President this year and next
4 years Band -- Second seat Trumpet this year and next in a well-regarded orchestra
2 years (4 seasons) Varsity rowing -- My 2k ERG time last month was 6:35; 6'3"and 185 lbs.</p>

<p>Chosen by the faculty three years running as the sole student representative to the ASCD Whole Child initiative in Massachusetts. </p>

<p>Awards include Dartmouth Book Prize and Baush and Lomb George Eastman Young Leaders Award. </p>

<p>I am interested in studying either Biology or Government.</p>

<p>Thanks so much.</p>

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<p>Sounds like a serious shot and likely a good fit. No one can be assured of a slam-dunk, however.</p>

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<p>Talk to Coach Regan. (<a href=“mailto:Cdr1@Williams.edu”>Cdr1@Williams.edu</a>). I was recruited with similar test scores and slightly worse GPA. I am 6’, 155 lbs. and got in with a 6:43. That said, doing some social service will round out your application well.</p>