Chance Me: Oxford

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Title may have a bit of a misconception; I am applying Early Decision II to the Oxford College in Georgia. </p>

<p>GPA
[ul][<em>]3.49/4 - Unweighted
[</em>]3.62/4 - Weighted
[<em>] 3.28 - Oxford Recalculated</em>[/ul]</p>

<p>*Oxford recalculates GPA's based on a letter-grade system. Since my school uses the number system, my GPA fell considerably. </p>

<p>My GPA takes into account 3 A.P. classes & various honors classes.</p>

<p>SAT
Reading
[ul][<em>]570[/ul]
Math
[ul][</em>]610[/ul]
Writing*
[ul][li]580[/ul]</p>[/li]
<p>*On their website it says the Writing section is used for research purposes only. It's there so I assume it's going to be looked at.</p>

<p>The mean SAT scores, according to their 2012 profile:
Admission
6,560 Applications
41% Total acceptance rate </p>

<p>Admitted First-Year Class Statistics
GPA (25th-75th percentile) 3.5-3.92
SAT Critical Reading Range (25th - 75th Percentile) 600-700
SAT Math Range (25th - 75th Percentile) 620-750
SAT Writing Range (25th - 75th Percentile) 610-720</p>

<p>Extraneous information:
I listed my SAT II scores, but didn't send an official copy as it's not required.
My AP's, ditto ^.</p>

<p>This year I'm taking 3 A.P. courses, English Language, Government, and Economics. </p>

<p>I'm pretty heavy on Extracurriculars. Compared to others I've read here, I'm loaded per se. No sports, but out of school I've participated in them. I'm President of the Chess Club, founded a Charity, Science Olympiad State team member (1st place trophy in Robotics), Debate team (1 trophy), member of about 5-6 other clubs, Swimming award (3rd place) for NYS freestyle, 385 Community Service hours, 'big' member of the local community center, upcoming research publication and various jobs (about 6+).</p>

<p>I wrote what I consider to be a good supplement, trying to incorporate my 'spirited' ways into the essay. My college essay was good to me, but not sure how others would perceive it. I spent approximately 20+ combined hours on the supplement so that should add to how 'good' it was.</p>

<p>So yeah, chance me!</p>

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<p>Oxford (GA): Reach (I wouldn’t even imagine you getting into Oxford in the UK)</p>

<p>What’s your backup plan?</p>

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<p>Honestly, I don’t have a backup right now.</p>

<p>I’ve applied a few other places, but this has been my number one choice since I visited. Judging by your response I’m assuming you’re thinking it’s highly unlikely I’ll get in?</p>

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<p>I assume that all the “25th-75th percentile” stuff pertains to who Oxford admits, and the GPA range posted there is the Oxford-recalculated one.</p>

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<p>Correct.</p>

<p>I really want to go here.</p>