UW GPA: 3.95 W: 4.38 Rank: 7/316 10APs (School makes it very hard to take APs in Freshman/Sophomore Year, so have 9 honors instead)
SAT I: 1570 (770 CR, 800 M) SAT II: 800 US History, 780 Math II, taking Physics in December
ACT: 35 C, 36 Superscore
ECs: Swimming (Year-Round), Cycling, Running, Weight Training; Model Congress (Leadership); Lifeguarding, Some Guitar,
Reading (Very passionate about History, Politics, Baseball Sabermetrics), and some volunteering
Awards: NHS, Most Improved Swimmer, AP Scholar
Essays: (6-10)/10, can’t be sure, everyone I’ve given them too has said they’re very good; writing’s probably my strongest academic area
Recs: (5-7)/10, I was able to read one and it was very good, not sure about the other teachers
Income: 150k+
Location: Central NJ
Race: Hispanic (Cuban)
Gender: Male
Intended Major: Math/Econ
I applied RD.
Link to Scholarships: https://www.grinnell.edu/financial-aid/merit-scholarships
Based on the great numbers, you are highly likely to get in and get a very nice scholarship. Sometimes you just never know though. Some personal interaction could make or break a candidate. Have you shown interest by seeing a Grinnell rep at a college fair or doing either a local or on-campus interview? The small LA schools love that stuff.
Also, keep an eye on the application portal while you wait. Sometimes there’s a surprise extra writing assignment. Not necessarily required, but a good way to show continued, active interest.