Bryn Mawr- should I even try?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>State: Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White</p>

<p>GPA/Rank: 3.62; unsure of rank, but I should be just outside of the top 10%.</p>

<p>SAT (total highest): 1860- CR:600, M:560, W:700
SAT (highest single date): 1850-CR:600, M:550, W:700
ACT: composite 25, E:26, M:25, R:25, S:24</p>

<p>Courses:
9th grade-
Pre-AP Biology (B)
Pre-AP English I (A+)
World Geography (A+)
Algebra I (A)
Spanish II (took Spanish I 8th grade) (A-)</p>

<p>10th grade-
Chemistry (B+)
Pre-AP English II (A+)
Pre-AP World History (B+)
Geometry (A)
Spanish III (B)</p>

<p>11th grade-
Physics (B+)
AP English III (A+)
AP US History (A+)
AP European History (A+)
Algebra II (B)</p>

<p>12th grade-
AP Environmental Science (B+ so far)
AP English IV (A so far)
AP Economics (haven't started yet)
Dual Credit Government (summer class) (A+)
Pre-Calculus (B so far)
Intro Accounting (Dual Credit at local college) (A+ so far)</p>

<p>Extra-curricular activities:
Yearbook Staff (9- head photographer)
Newspaper Staff (11, 12- editor-in-chief)
Journalism Team (11-12- captain)
National Junior Honor Society (9)
National Honor Society (12, will be inducted in Spring)
Karate (9- purple belt)
Theater (9-10, did several productions)
Piano (9-12, National Piano Guild)
Volunteer organization 1 (9- trustee, 10-12)
Volunteer organization 2 (10-12- Manager)
Volunteer organization 3 (11-12)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (11)
DECA (12)</p>

<p>Since my SAT/ACT scores are pretty low, do I even have a chance?</p>

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<p>With your class rigor and ECs you should definitely try. What about SAT subjects? Try retaking those standardized tests ASAP</p>

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<p>You should definitely apply to Bryn Mawr. It’s a terrific school and you seem like a strong candidate. A year or so ago Bryn Mawr became “test flexible” which means they accept a variety of combinations of SAT, Subject, ACT scores. Check the admissions part of the website for the details.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks, y’all. Are there any other schools like Bryn Mawr I should consider? I really like the school, but I’m not sure I’m ready for the “intense” atmosphere of the place.</p>

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<p>Certainly try to get those scores up, but other than that I think you’re a solid applicant!
Are you only open to all-girl schools? Maybe look at Mt. Holyoke or Smith.
Maybe also check out Dickinson, you may find it slightly less “academically intense,” but still a very strong school, or other PA colleges (like it).
Still, I think you have a shot at Bryn Mawr, especially if you get those score up.
Best of luck to you, liveandlearn.
-Dave’sMom4</p>

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<p>I’m definitely open to going to a co-ed school. Thanks for the suggestions!</p>