Chance a friend?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Reed College
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<p>Hispanic (Chilean) Female
Public HS, California
Usually sends 2-3 to top privates</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9
Class Rank: top 10 percent, I believe
APs: Spanish (5), USH (4), English (4), Calc (4), Euro (4), French (3), Human Geo (2)
SAT 1: 1900 (retake in Jan., didnt prep first time and shooting for something above 2100)
SAT 2: 780 (Spanish), 700 (USH)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Center for Race, Poverty, and the Environment - sister's org--have protested at dairies, etc. in California
-Soccer - 4 year varsity player, club soccer, Central Valley Association (interjection: she's amazing)
-Piano (private lessons)- lots of hours
-Church stuff
-California State Lobbying -- with sisters, went to lobby for clean air legislation (for state propositions)
-Tree Fresno Junior Board - founding member, participated as treasurer; environmental club famous in city, does arbory projects
-World Club - founder at school - students discuss world issues (religious, political, etc.)
-Academic Decathlon (only senior year, but basically 40 hours a week...for half a year)
-Forensics - a few awards for speech</p>

<p>Letters of Rec:
Counselor - decent
Teacher 1 - good
Teacher 2 - pretty good-great
Supplemental - from piano instructor, very good</p>

<p>Essays:
Very strong, description of her experience at a museum in Spain - ties in culture, view of life, and family experiences</p>

<p>Awards:
National Hispanic Scholar Finalist
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

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<p>Being an URM with high stats like that, she should have little to no problem being accepted at Reed, or any top LAC for that matter. The SAT is a little low, but all LACs know that one's intellect cannot be determined on a Saturday morning. But she's taken lots of rigorous courses with focused ECs.</p>

<p>The only thing I can see as a problem is that Reed is stingy with aid, and typically students who don't need aid are given the slightest of edges. Will your friend be in need of aid?</p>

<p>Honestly, even if she was, Reed would likely still accept her. Where else is she considering applying?</p>

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<p>If she's not a US citizen or permanent resident and needs aid, competition is tougher; Reed offers financial aid to only 15 to 25 international students each year (due to lack of government support). Her stats look like a match for Reed (meaning 50/50 chance); URM helps. ECs look great. Essays are very important at Reed; interview is important (doesn't need to be on campus, but an overnight visit is highly recommended, showing a high level of interest).</p>