Am I strong enough to be considered by U of Richmond?

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<p>A korean who came here 4 yrs ago</p>

<p>TESTS
1st SAT score: 710, 710, 700(CR, M, Writing)
2nd SAT: 640, 740, 800
Super: 2250
PSAT 223(PSAT semi finalist cutline: 218 in Oregon-didn't become semi finalist because I am a noncitizen :-( )</p>

<p>SAT II
Math II:800
Chem:800
Physics: 730</p>

<p>AP bio 5(frosh-self taught)
AP Calc AB 5(soph)
AP CALC BC 5(junior)
AP Chem 5(junior)
AP Physics C Mechanic 4(junior)</p>

<p>Our school is 2nd in state, nationally recognized school-top 2% national
Classes(1st semester/2nd semester): <em>=weighted class
Freshmen
Pre calc</em>(skipped Adv algebra) A, A
Biology A,A
English A, A-
Social study A,A
PE B+
Advanced Communication Skill A
Concert band A,A
Spanish 1 A,A</p>

<p>Soph</p>

<p>Eng B,B
AP CALC AB* A-,A-
Honors chem* A,A
Symphonic band A(1st)
Wind Ensemble A(2nd)
Spanish 2 A,A+
Physics A,A
US History A,A
Lifetime health A
Lifetime sports A</p>

<p>Junior</p>

<p>Eng B,B
Wind Ensemble A, A
AP Calc BC* A,A
Spanish 3 A,A-
AP Physics* B,A
AP Chem* A,A
American Contemporary world A-,B+</p>

<p>Current Classes
Wind Ensemble
AP STATS *
ENG
AP US GOV *
AP MUSIC THEORY *
SPANISH *
Health Issue(one semester)</p>

<p>Extracurricular</p>

<p>National Honors Society(soph to current)</p>

<p>Wind Ensemble(since soph to current)</p>

<p>All State Band member(junior and this year qualified)</p>

<p>Junior Statesmen of America(soph~current)</p>

<p>4 years of President, and a founder of Math Club </p>

<p>Science Bowl Member(junior~current)</p>

<p>PSI internship(medical internship during junio)</p>

<p>Music, culinary volunteer in rehabilitation center for 152 hrs.</p>

<p>Spanish Honors Society(junior to current</p>

<p>Speech and debate(since junior)</p>

<p>Honors/Awards
Sala Kryszek State Writing competition grand prize(freshman)
Honors Mention(3.5+ unweighted GPA for all years)
Honorable mention in USA Mathematical Talent Search(junior)
Speech and Debate 2nd in state, 1st in district(LIEBIELL)-junior
Varsity letter of Wind Ensemble-junior
AP scholar distiction(too common but...)
Qualified score for National chem olympiad(52/60)-'stellar' as an exam coordinator told me.
Questbridge prep scholar</p>

<p>*LieBiell=Literary Interpretation for Beginning and Intermediate English Language Learners(like 5 min version of prose/poetry for non native speakers)</p>

<p>ETC
AMC 12A 109.5(sophomore)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.85
Weighted: 4.11.</p>

<p>Are these enough to be considered strong?
I will pursue the scholarship in Richmond</p>

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<p>I like your chances, paul. Richmond says that they consider the whole candidate, so I don’t think those SATs, maybe your weakest point, are any problem at all. And you came here 4 years ago?! Congratulations, young man, I’d want you on my team!</p>

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<p>Good!
are you in U of Richmond? Or are you an applicant? or alumnus?
Is 2250 too weak for U of Richmond?</p>

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<p>You sound like you have a good chance! Of course anything can happen but those numbers are pretty solid.</p>

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<p>I’m the father of an applicant. I’ve done the open house day and a lot of research on the school. Good luck.</p>

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<p>SAT is not too weak. I am father of a Senior. Her SAT was lower than yours. I think you have a reasonable shot. Just one caveat though, UR looks at the complete applicant. I believe they would rather see dedication to a few ECs than a laundry list of things you have dabbled in. Your essay is your opportunity to sell yourself. Consider it as you would an important job interview. They will have a thousand applications that look just like yours. Make yourself stand out!</p>

<p>My 2 cents. Good luck! It is an awesome school. My daughter is not looking forward to graduation.</p>