<p>Hey- I'm applying RD to the following schools this year:
Duke, Williams, Skidmore, Dartmouth, Scripps, Vassar, Berkeley, Bowdoin, Wash U St.Louis</p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think my chances are. Also, if anyone has somewhat similar stats, and has already applied to any of these schools and gotten their decision, could you tell me what your decision was? Thanks!
(Also- I realize that all of these schools are highly selective, and I have safeties in addition to these- these are only my most selective schools)</p>
<p>Here are my stats:</p>
<p>SAT I: 2230
English: 730
Math: 700
Reading: 800</p>
<p>(Sending ACTs, so no subject tests) </p>
<p>ACT: 33
English (w/Writing): 35
Math: 30
Reading: 34
Science: 32</p>
<p>IBs: IB Diploma Program candidate, taking IB: HL Psychology, HL Chemistry, HL English, SL Math, SL French, and SL Philosophy</p>
<p>GPA (UW): 3.87
GPA (W): 4.79</p>
<p>Rank (UW): 23/406
Rank (W): 29/406</p>
<p>ECs listed on app:
1. Co-Founder and VP of school's Red Cross Club in 12th grade, led a number of significant projects in local community.
2. Oboist in pretty prestigious orchestra (plays annual concerts with the largest professional state symphony) for 6 years. Also selected to play on a big European tour with that orchestra next summer.
3. First Oboist/English Horn player for school musical pit orchestra 9th-12th, for 5 total shows.
4. Section editor on school paper for two years, writer for one year, won state award for one of my pages Junior year. Member of a journalism honor society, and selected as an honor student through another program.
5. Volunteered as a teacher's aid/tutor in children's summer camp classes at local museum for two summers (after 10th and 11th grade years)- (week-long shifts, 8 hours a day, four weeks- for a total of 300+ hours).
6. On cross country team for 9th-12th, JV first year, Varsity last three years.
7. Art Club co-founder and VP, 10th-12th grades- organized two art shows.
8. National Honor Society member- (involved tutoring)
9. Tutored students of my oboe teacher,
10. National History Day- 3rd place at State tournament, 10th grade</p>
<p>Essays (subject and responses): Common app essay was about my experience with vulnerability in music (I know, it sounds super cheesy just based on that, but my college counselor (a former U Penn admissions officer) said that it was the best essay he had read in 5 years. I loved it.
Supplement was about my experience with volunteering, and what I learned from my students. I was also really happy about that one, and my counselor thought it was really good too.
Teacher Recs: Glowing, really. I had a really good relationship with the teachers who wrote them, and performed very well in their classes- plus, I thought they were very articulate.
Counselor Rec: I have no idea, but I love my counselor, and we have a good relationship.</p>
<p>Country: US
School Type: Huge inner-city public school with a 100-person-per-class IB program
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female</p>
<p>Other information: I'm a legacy- my dad did his fellowship at the Duke hospital, and is a member of the Alumni association. However, we haven't donated a significant amount of money to the school, and I've been told that my legacy will likely not make a significant impact on my decision.
- I was rejected from Pomona ED, which raises some concerns for me about my chances at a lot of these schools, as some may be even slightly more selective</p>