<p>First of all, I understand that my stats are not perfect. If I had ridiculously outstanding stats, I wouldn't be asking to be chanced ;) . Furthermore, these are not the only schools I am applying to. I have 2 safety schools, I would just like to be chanced for the colleges I'm unsure about. I am doing this because I would like to see some different perspectives on my chances at certain colleges, I think this will definitely help me in the application process.
I am interested in double majoring in Humanities (history, philosophy, literature, art, music, etc.) and French. I understand that each school on this list may not have a Humanities major, however most, if not all, of the schools that do not have a Humanities Major do have an Independent Major. Even if the Independent Major is not available, I could always major in a specific subject within the humanities if it meant getting a stellar education.
I feel a little uncomfortable attesting to my own personal character to online strangers, however I guess I'll have to deal with it... I have been told by my teachers that I have great character. Furthermore, teachers have told me I am a quirky and bright individual who any school would be lucky to have. I've also been told if I can demonstrate my personality in my applications and interviews, then my chances of going to a top school will be good. I have done a lot with my ECs and outside interests and they all connect to what I am interested in (at least I think so).
I appreciate any insight/help I can get. If there are any schools you would like to recommend, please feel free! And last of all: thank you so much.</p>
<p>PS -** I would prefer if you would give a rough estimate as the percent of my chance. **. I know that this cannot be exact and no one can be sure about these things, I just think it will give me a better idea than simply "reach", "match", "in". Thank you again!</p>
<p>Colleges (in order of interest):
- Vassar College (applying ED II)
- Brown University
- New York University
- Skidmore College
- Boston University
- Hampshire College
- Clark University</p>
<p>Stats:
- Male
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Junior, rising senior
- my high school sends some grads to top schools (depends on what you consider "some" and what you consider "top schools). My school has sent students to Boston College, Boston University, Oberlin, Occidental College, Cornell, Tufts, Swarthmore, Wellesley, etc.
- GPA: 93.3 unweighted / no weighted GPAs
- class rank: 47/386 = 12.2% (will most likely [if not definitely] be better next year)
- SATs CR/M/W: 660/610/710 = 1980
- I haven't taken the SAT IIs yet, will be taking them in English and French
- I have only received one rec yet and it was amazing, but it will most likely be used as an additional rec because it is from my singing teacher.
- My essay is not completed, but I've been told the beginning I have is great</p>
<p>ECS:
- Amnesty International
- National Honor Society
- Philosophy Club
- Select Choir
- Future Teachers of America</p>
<p>Outside Interests:
- Regional Select Choir
- Foreign exchange: 2 weeks in France
- award-winning photography for Enterprise Bank
- writing and photography are published in school's literary magazine
- piano lessons
- peaceful protest in Boston ("The Rescue")
- Schools for Schools organization
- member of a group dedicated to bringing free, safe fun to the city of Boston
- personal blog
- write on a Philosophy Forum with members of my Philosophy Club (Philosophy Club was discontinued, so we use this instead)</p>
<p>Scholastic Honors:
- Honors Award ("summa")
- 6 student recognition awards</p>
<p>Leadership:
I'm one of the most active members in my Amnesty International Club, I am a volunteer French teacher, and next year I will hopefully be Chief Editor of my school's writing center program that helps students with their essays. Unfortunately for me, the activities that I do have little "leadership positions". I do what I like, though.</p>
<p>Volunteer Services:
- teaching French to elementary school students (80+ hours)
- National Honor Society English tutor (? hours)
- Writing Center program (? hours)
- Community Day</p>
<p>Employment:
- none so far</p>
<p>Future:
- I plan on taking voice lessons senior year
- I plan on volunteering at a French library in Boston
- I plan on retaking the SATs at least one more time and hopefully raising my score to over 2000, but who knows :P
- Taking the SAT IIs in the fall</p>
<p>+:
With my applications I am planning on submitting a recording of my singing, a CD with examples of my photography, and possibly ONE additional rec from my voice teacher</p>