Chance me for Barnard ED!

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Latina, Low income-Single Parent Household, requesting need based aid

GPA: 3.61/4.0
ACT: Highest Composite - 29, Super Score - 30, 10 on the writing portion
SAT Subject Test: Spanish Reading - 770
Rank: 12/217

Most Important Extracurriculars: (mostly focused around social justice/activism/organizing)

  • Amnesty International (Vice President for 2 years)
  • Ethical Citizens Fellowship Mentor (that is only offered at my school currently)
  • Girls in STEM (President) (Women empowerment club for girls who wish to pursue stem careers)
  • Member of UWD

Volunteer Work:

  • 200+ hours at my local hospital
  • 200+ hours from many small activities (food drives, events at school, etc)

Work Experience:

  • Sales Associate @ local clothing store for 4 months during my junior year

Any feedback would be amazing! Thank you so much!!

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I’m also doing an interview with a Barnard alum before the ED deadline! Don’t know if that could significantly increase my chances?

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It is a reach for you. Your ACT is below the 25th percentile and your GPA is below the average. Being a URM may help. https://admissions.barnard.edu/sites/default/files/class_of_2021_profile_1.pdf

That said, it is perfectly fine to apply to a reach school or two. Just be sure you also have match/safety schools that appear affordable and that you would be excited to attend on your application list as well.

Keep in mind that if you want the opportunity to compare financial offers from different colleges then ED may not be the best way to go.