Chance Me: Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi! I'm just looking for a second opinion. Marist has been my first-choice school since freshman year. I'm about to finish submitting my application.
My dream is to get into Marist, however I'm also in a pool of applicants that are eligible to receive a four-year room/board and tuition scholarship for Technology.
Should I get in, my major is declared to be in Information technology and Systems with a concentration in Systems.</p>

<p>I am a white female, top 11 percent of my class last time I checked (before summer).</p>

<p>Classes:</p>

<p>Foundations of Technology - A
Microsoft Certification I - A
*Computer Technician Analyst - A
*Cisco Discovery Networking - A (so far, full year course)</p>

<p>Honors Algebra I - A
Honors Geometry - B
Honors Algebra II - B
Statistics - A
AP Statistics - A
Honors Pre-Calc - No grade yet</p>

<p>Honors English 9 - A
Honors English 10 - A
Honors English 11 - A
AP Language and Composition - No grade yet</p>

<p>Honors Government - A
Honors Modern World History - A
Merit American Studies II - A</p>

<p>Spanish II - B
Spanish III - B</p>

<p>Honors Algebra-Based Physics - A
Honors Biology - A
Honors Chemistry - A
Environmental Science - A
Honors Earth System Science Research - A</p>

<p>Gym/Health - A
Orchestra I - A
Orchestra II - A</p>

<p>Last Known GPA (End of last year) - UW 3.8, W 4.3</p>

<p>SAT
Math 630
Reading 690
Writing 640</p>

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<li>Those courses are taken at a Career and Technology Center. They take half my day for a full year. My schedule has been incredibly restricted because of taking them, however I do now have my CompTIA A+ Certification and will be going for the CCENT 1 next month, then the CCNA in May.</li>
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<p>Honors:
NHS
NEHS
HOBY Alumna
Maryland Statesman / Advanced Stateman</p>

<p>I'm an active participant in SkillsUSA, and have placed second at state level for a Job Skills Demonstration. Will be speaking again in competition this year.</p>

<p>I am a spokesperson for my Career and Technology Program and have traveled around Frederick County to promote it to potential future students.</p>

<p>I am a Girl Scout Ambassador, have traveled to England and participated in multiple fundraising/charity events (2001-present).</p>

<p>I volunteer as a Church Administrative Assistant, where I create visual aids for each service, update the member database and set up for each service. (Oct 2011-present)</p>

<p>I work at our town's local newspaper as a teen columnist, every two months I submit a 750-1000 word article. (August 2009-present)</p>

<p>I am the school's Equestrian Club President (Senior year) and Webmaster (Junior/Senior year). </p>

<p>I have a part-time job at Burger King, where I train new staff and work the kitchen. 15-25 hours/week, since October 2011.</p>

<p>I am on the school varsity swim team as a second-year swimmer, as a 50yd and 500yd freestyle swimmer.</p>

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<p>You should have no trouble getting in and you’ll probably get some sort of scholarship. I’d say low match or possibly even safety.</p>

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<p>Strong applicant for both. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Marist: Low match</p>

<p>Personally, having 3 low matches is just fine in a college list, perhaps even 2, but do you have a backup plan?</p>

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<p>@Catria</p>

<p>I’ve been accepted to Becker College in Worcester, MA and have applied to Salisbury University, MD and Wilson College, PA.</p>

<p>I have two other extraordinarily high-reach colleges (thank my family for that…) on my list but I truly don’t feel an appeal to either of them.</p>

<p>Also, can you tell my why I’m a low match? What could I do to get better? Esp. if I want tp transfer.</p>

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<p>A low match is a school you have a great shot for but not the best shot.</p>

<p>Salisbury: Safety
Wilson: Low match</p>

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<p>@Catria</p>

<p>Oh ok. Thank you for clearing that up!</p>

<p>Why do I not have the best shot though? What else do I need?</p>

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<p>Marist is a great bet for you, I’m hoping to get in there myself in a few weeks haha!</p>

<p>Check out my thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1443598-chance-me-marist-college.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1443598-chance-me-marist-college.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Fast Update:
Recently, I have joined my church’s Choir.
Swim season ended. I swam competitively at Counties and Regional. Awards will be handed out next week to swimmers, I think I have a good shot at a letter.
I have presented a research project to the NASA scientists at Goddard Space Center to very positive feedback, and some helpful suggestions.
I will finalize my CTC course (Networking) with a solid A. Right now, I have a B in AP Language and Pre-Calculus. My English teacher says it is possible for me to receive an A, and admits her class is insanely difficult.</p>