Chance at Smith/others, IB, art supplement

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am an American citizen attending a highly rigorous international school in Switzerland, doing a full IB diploma.
Applying to: Smith (ED), Bryn Mawr, Sarah Lawrence, Mount Holyoke, Bard</p>

<p>The subjective part of my application is pretty strong, but I am not sure if my grades are good enough.</p>

<p>Intended majors: Undecided between Studio Art, psychology/sociology, and gender studies</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2020 (M: 650, CR: 720, W: 650) <- with just my best scores, the two individually added up to 1940 and then 2000.
SAT II: Biology E, Literature, Maths level 1 (scores not received yet)</p>

<p>Senior year courses:
IB Higher Level Visual Arts (6/7)
IB HL Biology (6)
IB HL English (5/6)
IB Standard Level Maths (4/5)
IB SL French B (5)
IB SL History (5)
Extended Essay: World Studies "To what extent is the sociopolitical oppression of transgender women in the USA comparable to that of the kathoeys in Thailand?"
Theory of Knowledge</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Peer Counselor/middle school homeroom leader (2 years)
Newspaper: writer and head illustrator (3 years)
Analytical drawing workshop with professor at Paris College of Art
Major role in student-led play "The Dining Room"
Supporting/speaking role in "Fiddler on the Roof"
Studied Japanese outside of school with an independent tutor (1 year)
Lead percussionist in Concert Band (2 years)
Drum lessons (2 years)</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience: N/A (don't have a swiss work permit)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community service:
Worked at a local cat shelter to help socialize kittens for adoption</p>

<p>Teacher Recommendation: Haven't read them but I am sure they are good as both the teachers (English & extended essay supervisor) like me & know me very well
Counselor Rec: Same</p>

<p>Other</p>

<p>I am submitting the art supplement (drawing and painting), my artwork is very good (my art teacher said I could get into any art school I applied to, and he is VERY honest) and I have read his recommendation and it is very strong.</p>

<p>My Common App essay is about feminism and my struggles with reconciling my feminine gender presentation with my ideas of power and masculinity, also very strong.</p>

<p>State (if domestic applicant): n/a
Country (if international applicant): Switzerland
School Type: Private International school
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Full IB Diploma, speak 2 languages: English (native) and French (proficient)</p>

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<p>IB is pretty rigorous so a 5-straddled IB transcript is like a 3.3-3.5 to me (more like 3.5-3.6 since you have 6s and a 7) but my knowledge of IB is limited, so please take those ratings with caution.</p>

<p>Smith: High match
Bryn Mawr: Match
Sarah Lawrence: High match
Mt. Holyoke: Match
Bard: Match</p>

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<p>In response to ^,
Bard is going to be WAY harder to get into than Sarah Lawrence. Bard lets in about 30% of applicants.
Sarah Lawrence lets in 65%.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much to both of you :slight_smile:
But @Catria, I’m a little confused about what you mean: is a “high match” almost a stretch, or is it one I’m really qualified for? </p>

<p>Also - I got my SAT subject scores: Biology E 700, Literature 690, Maths 1 670. Does this affect my chances at all?</p>

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<p>A high match is almost a stretch and Bard should be a high match also.</p>

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<p>Just an update, I was accepted ED to Smith! Thanks so much for your help.</p>

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<p>your sat is not bad, grades are good. i think that you have a good chance at these especially if you say your recommendation letters and your portfolio is good. Good luck!</p>

<p>i also take ib, chance back?
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