Chance Class of 2019?

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>Senior--will graduate with honors
Out of State Applicant
Rank: 10/434 (top 2%)
SAT: 2120 (CR-720 M-650 W-750)
GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.1 W
Courses:
Freshman year--CP English 1, CP Physical Science, CP Geometry, CP World History, Health, PE, Intro to Art Sophomore Year--CP English 2, CP Biology, CP Algebra 2, AP US History (4 on exam), French 1, Psychology, Film and Literature
Junior Year-- Honors English 3, Physiology, Chemistry, AP Statistics, Precalculus, Philosophy (College class), French 2
Senior year--AP English literature, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP US Government, AP Psychology, French 3</p>

<p>Extracurriculars</p>

<p>-Founder and President of high school's UNICEF Club--TONS of work put into this, lots of leadership experience gained through this club
-Ambassador for local underprivileged children's organization--huge commitment--became close to the founder, she's sending an additional letter of reccomendation
-Mentor to foster kids in an educational program at the children's organization just mentioned
-Volunteer swim coach to mentally disabled elementary students
-NHS--tons of hours involved in this, on several committees
-PKOM (mentor to incoming freshmen)--elected position
-High School Student Commitee (works with school board members and superintendent to discuss student issues)
-Founder of tutoring program for school district
-volunteer at local library
-Club Med
-SADD--several committees
-Long-time tutor</p>

<p>Awards:
-Academic Letter
-Dean's List (every year)
-Presidents award of academic excellence</p>

<p>Letters of Reccomendation:
-Sophomore english teacher, who not only knows me as a very motivated student, but also from an extracurricular standpoint. She is my mentor for a program in which I am heavily involved.
-Anatomy and Physiology/ AP Bio teacher--both are advanced classes so he knows I'm a driven student. Also involved in Club Med, which he runs.
-Founder of children's organization--knows me very well. Did several fundraisers and programs for her organization for my community. Should be a phenomenal recc.</p>

<p>Notes: -APs are primarily for seniors at my school, so my schedule is very competetive for my school
-plan on taking Subject tests--expect to get scores in mid 700s
-Ohio Resident
-Although my ECs may look ordinary, they are very important to me. They are all focused around bettering the community, which I am very passionate about. I hope this shows through in my application essays.</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>Probably nothing you don’t already know, but:</p>

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<li><p>a strong resume - challenging courses, top of the class, good SAT’s, and <em>I</em> think your EC’s are good - some students think the more activities, the better, but I think (that is, imo), adcoms would prefer fewer EC’s with heavy commitment and involvement, rather than 2 dozen dilettante-level EC’s</p></li>
<li><p>OOS / Female is probably the most competitive admissions category at W&M - if cost/aid isn’t an issue, ED will give you a better chance. </p></li>
<li><p>You’re in the middle of the middle 50% of the SAT CR+M for admitted students - (1270-1460) - given the competitiveness of your admissions category, if you think you can boost your SAT score, I’d recommend a re-take. SAT Subject tests aren’t required and aren’t a primary factor in admissions, so if you’re applying ED, you might want to consider prioritizing improving your SAT scores over the Subject tests. Obviously, you might need those Subject tests for your other applications, so this advice may not work for you, just something to consider.</p></li>
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<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Pardon me if I am mistaking you for someone else, but didn’t you say somewhere that you had an ACT of 34? I think that may make you slightly more competitive over the SAT score. I have to agree with @Squiddy‌ on most counts and you certainly have a chance. If you have taken advantage of your school’s opportunities and taken the most rigorous courseload possible, you have a good shot. Anyways, from the looks of it you have very strong ECs and GPA. Hope to see you in the tribe!</p>