<p>My parents are in this mode where they think it's best to apply to a lot of schools because "you never know". My approach to the situation is different and I'm fairly positive I'm not getting into to majority of these schools so why waste the time and money apply? I'd really love an outside opinion on where I have a shot and where I don't at all. Here's the list:
Tufts (favorite)
Wesleyan
Holy Cross
Trinity
Amherst
BC
Williams
Any ivy? I don't currently have any specific ones on my list</p>
<p>Stats: White, Male, CT, High Income, Very Competitive Public HS
GPA: 4.36 w gpa (no unweighted) with a very rigorous schedule
Rank: Top 10% (school doesn't release rank but around 35-40/520)
ACT: 33 c (31 m, 32 r, 33 e, 34 s) {MAYBE I could get it up to a 34 by December}
Great Recs
Can interview well
1 AP soph, 3 junior, 4 senior (All 4's so far)
EC's:
President of Debate Club (senior year), Treasurer junior year, state finalist sophomore year
Treasure of Interact Club
Member of Model UN
Revived the Hartford chapter of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (on officer board all throughout HS)
8 years of committed Tae Kwon Do training (2nd degree black belt)
Assistant producer of elementary school musical
Assistant to Sunday School Superintendent
3 years of representing my homeroom as an advisory who leads monthly presentations/ activities
Member of Foreign Language Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and NHS
Some work experiencing in an office at a local car dealership </p>
<p>I’d say you have a shot at BC or Wesleyan, but don’t rule out Tufts! Honestly, look up the admission rate of the school, and that’s the chance you have because honestly, you are a pretty qualified student. </p>
<p>Wesleyan - Match
Holy Cross - Not familiar with it
Trinity - Definitely a match
Amherst - Low reach/high match
BC - Match
Williams - Low reach/high match
I would definitely check out some ivies too! What about Brown or Dartmouth? </p>
<p>Tufts: Your stats look great I’d say a low reach or high match
Wesleyan: Good shot at wesleyan, definitely a good target school
Holy Cross:
Trinity: Also a match
Amherst: Low reach to high match, my advice would be to write an outstanding essay for a good shot at Amherst
BC: You look qualified for a good shot at BC
Williams: I’d say a high match or low reach, but you should definitely apply because your stats do give you a fair shot </p>
<p>Your stats are higher than I expected they would be from the way you described them, but I wouldn’t give up your ED at Tufts, since they are still lower than expected for the very top schools.</p>
<p>I think you are a great match for those levels of schools. You have a really nice ACT score and a great weighted GPA. Just write some stellar essays and you should get accepted to at least a few. I would apply to a couple of Ivies just because! Give it a shot. The worst they can do is deny you right? ;)</p>
<p>You have a solid chance at every school you listed. The schools here are fairly selective, so keep that in mind. Amherst is the biggest reach here and Tufts is very selective as well. Tufts cares about demonstrated interest, so ED is likely your best bet.</p>
<p>I think you have pretty great stats, and have a solid chance at all of these schools, including Tufts. Best of Luck! Definitely apply ED to your first choice, if it will help alot. </p>
<p>Your stats are solid and I think you have high chances at all of the schools you listed. I’m fairly certain you’ll get into at least one or two of these schools, if not more. Good luck!</p>
<p>I really disagree with the “you never know philosophy” because applying to college is not like a lottery, it is methodical and often there are multiple council members looking at one application, and thus it is not “random.” In your case, I think you do have a decent chance at many schools you have listed, but if finances are an issue, I encourage you definitely to apply to a financial and admissions safety</p>
<p>Wesleyan: low reach to reach (also I’m assuming you lean conservative, but why would you choose Wesleyan? Its known to be extremely liberal)
Williams and Amherst: definite reach (idk why people are saying its a high match. I know a person who was accepted at Harvard and straight out rejected at Williams)
Tufts: high match low reach if ED
BC and Trinity: Match/high match
Holy cross: low match/safety</p>
<p>You have a great shot as well! Your ACT score is wonderful and if you could get it up by December, even better. Just work on some amazing essays and you will get accepted to at least a few. Apply to one or two ivies! Good luck! </p>
<p>You have an awesome ACT score which will really help you out-- I think you have a pretty decent shot at all of your dream schools. I’d say take the risk-- apply for Cornell, you never know what will happen. You might end up in an Ivy league! Excellent stats though, you do have something going for you.</p>
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