<p>I will don’t worry 
, I just want to seek new opportunities. However, I’d rather go to the US, it just seems more pleasant than the french post bac system ( prepa system is hell )</p>
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Well, Stanford I said pretty much the same. Duke seems iffier, and Georgetown it makes no sense to me to say that. There is no way that 25% of the student body are hooks with lower than average ACT scores. I guess you are backing off the statement applying to Barnard. Again, do you have any evidence to back up such contentions? Or is it pure opinion? The Naviance stats for one high school is not evidence.</p>
<p>Look at your first post on this thread
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<p>So putting Barnard in with Duke and Stanford definitely seems wrong, even ignoring the “don’t bother” comment. </p>
<p>Her ACT is clearly not “on low end for BU”, since 31 is their 75th percentile and 60% of the students are in the 18-29 range.</p>
<p>Tufts reports an average ACT of 31, so not sure how long a shot that is. Not great odds, but certainly wouldn’t say “not going to happen”.</p>
<p>I do agree that WUSTL is pretty unlikely ED, but I would still never phrase it as “not going to happen”. Really long shot though.</p>
<p>BU and George Washington are definitely not safeties. Low matches maybe, not safeties. In other words, probable but not guaranteed (which is what “safety” means).</p>
<p>OP needs at least two safeties. Consider your flagship state university if you live outside the Northeast. Also, Indiana University-Bloomington has about a third of students from out of state and offers pretty decent scholarships. Same with Miami University in Ohio. For a good private college “safety” consider Ohio Wesleyan, or College of the Atlantic in Maine.</p>
<p>Lots of schools have average ACTs of 31. Very fine schools indeed. Of course schools like Duke are more competitive, but a 31 would not kick someone out of the running. The process is called holistic for a reason. </p>
<p>What about Wesleyan? @international95 </p>
<p>My S just graduated from Wesleyan.
Four years ago he had about a 3.7 UW from a very, very small ultra-high performing prep school and a 2190. He applied ED and got waitlisted and then got in off the waitlist. So I think we can assume he “just barely” got in.</p>
<p>But… Wesleyan has just gone test optional, which I think might be the route to go for the OP if she applies to Wesleyan.</p>
<p>P.S. Brandeis also has an “alternative submission” option instead of submitting test scores. You might want to consider them as well.</p>
<p>What about it? Wesleyan is highly selective, and is a reach for everyone (esp for the class of 2019 because it dropped its SAT/ACT requirement, which will lead to rise in apps). Your ACT score will not hurt you for admissions at any liberal arts college, and very few universities (Vanderbilt and Princeton come to mind). Your grades and test scores are at a level that would allow admissions officers to focus on other aspects. Therefore, write compelling essays and organize your application (i.e be efficient with your words – I’m sure overworked admissions officers will not be pleased to review verbose descriptions of your EC’s and stuff). You should apply wherever you want, but create a realistic list.</p>
<p>Ignore all comments about how a 31 is insufficient for top schools. Test scores matter, but the rest of your app matters much more. They can break an application (I’m thinking <29), but they can’t make an application. Why should a college let you in just because you had a nice test day? </p>
<p>Look into Vassar, by the way. It has a really strong psychology program.</p>
<p>You guys are so helpful! Thank you @soze and @international95 </p>
<p>Also, I took the ACT on Saturday, and I think I got a 32, maybe a 33 superscored. </p>
<p>You definitely have super high grades, a humanitarian essay, the volunteer hours, and the athletics. Although every school may be different, there was a student who I know had a similar application. The student had a very very low GPA, way lower than yours for sure, but a 2250 for a SAT score and great extracurriculars. The student did not have any hooks, and they were still accepted to Tufts for regular decision. I think WashU will be a better choice, and I think you will be accepted to Tufts regular decision anyway. </p>
<p>Ahh! Thank you so much for that @asdfghjkl64 that was really helpful!</p>
<p>bump?</p>
<p>BU is the only non-reach on that initial list…</p>
<p>Bump</p>
<p>HOw has your list changed based on the advice you received on this thread?</p>
<p>Are you applying for FA, by the way?</p>
<p>Applying as an international student already gives your tougher competition since there is a cap in selective schools, but applying for FA will make it much much much harder…</p>
lol @soze she goes to WashU now so jokes on you
-sincerely her roommate
@ee1025 : Well, either her ACT went up quite a bit from a 31 upon a retake or she had a hook she didn’t mention in her post.
An unhooked 31 does not get into WUSTL.
False. As someone who actually goes here, I know several people who had 36s and were denied as well as unhooked people with sub 32 scores who go here and are doing quite well. The ACT is not everything. It’s about the full package.
Yeah, yeah yeah.
Yes, 36’s can and do get rejected, but your sub-32 friends had hooks (they are just either not admitting to it or sometimes they don’t even realize they have a hook).