Chance me please?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>White female, rising senior, CT
I go to a public school in one of the most elite sections of CT.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.87 unweighted...our school doesn't weight grades.</p>

<p>Superscore SAT:
Math: 740
CR: 680
Writing: 760</p>

<p>Total: 2180</p>

<p>SAT II:
Math II: 800
Chem: 740
U.S.:</p>

<p>I might take English/redo Chem in the fall.</p>

<p>Honors:
- AMC10 = Highest participant in school
- CT COLT Language Award for French (grades 9-11)
- High Honor Roll every quarter (grades 9-11)
- National Merit Scholar (commended at this point but hoping for semi-finalist) - I got a 224
- Recipient of Columbia School of Engineering Math & Science book award (grade 11)</p>

<p>In-school activities:
- Chorus - Grades 9, 10, 12 (I couldn't fit it in my schedule in 11th grade, and in 10 & 12 I am participating in advanced groups.)
- Orchestra - Grades 9 - 12 (Most advanced group in 10-12)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
- Key Club - Grades 10-12
- Interact Club - Grades 10-12
- Operation Smile - Grades 9-12 (officer position grade 12)
- National Honor Society - Grades 11-12 (we can only be accepted in 11th grade. I'll be VP in grade 12)
- Peer-mentoring group - Grades 10-12 (we have to be chosen through teacher/guidance counselor recommendations)
- Ballet/dance - Age 3 to present
- Self-taught pianist</p>

<p>Work Experience:
- I have been working at my local library since last summer (about 12 hrs a week).</p>

<p>Volunteer Experience:
- Before I got my job at the library, I volunteered 4-6 hrs a week during the summer and at various events throughout the year from the age of 10.
- Various events in conjunction with the clubs listed above.
- I student-teach a dance class for 2 hours a week.</p>

<p>Summer activities:
- I haven't done much during the summer, but this year I am going to a leadership conference for Operation Smile. I also took an online economics class last summer.</p>

<p>AP Tests:
Euro - 5
U.S. - 5
Calc AB - 5
Chem - 5
English Lang - 5</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Physics
AP Calc BC (I might also take a differential equations class before school)
AP English Literature
AP French
AP Gov
Advanced Chorus
Gym
Advanced Orchestra</p>

<p>What do you think my chances are for Brown, Dartmouth, Amherst, Williams, Swarthmore, Bowdoin, and Duke?</p>

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<p>whoops…i forgot my U.S. Subject Test…it was 710.</p>

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<p>i also got a 34 on my ACT (36 math, 35 english, 33 reading & science), and i’m thinking about majoring in chemistry/possibly engineering</p>

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<p>Hey dancerina, your GPAs and scores look good. You’re EC’s would be even better if you could show more leadership in them. I might suggest retaking your SAT, or trying ACT if you want to raise your chances at places like Brown, Dartmouth, Duke, and Williams. </p>

<p>Chances wise I’d say:
Brown, Dartmouth, Duke-Reach
Williams, Bowdoin-Slight Reach
Amherst, Swarthmore-Match</p>

<p>A lot will come down to your Essays/Recs. because you have pretty good stats, but if you can get your SAT around 2250, or get a 33/34 ACT that would give you a solid shot at the Ivys. Hope that helps…good luck :)</p>

<p>If you can chance me back:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/962989-chance-nervous-rising-senior-please.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/962989-chance-nervous-rising-senior-please.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks a lot. When I wrote all my stats, I completely forgot that I have French Honor Society (secretary) and Student Government (officer for 2 years) as ECs too…hopefully that’ll better my chances.</p>

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<p>Amherst and Swarthmore are more selective than Duke- they are certainly reaches-for all.</p>

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<p>If you do ED at Brown, you could prbly get in.</p>

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<p>I’m not too experienced with chancing, but here goes:</p>

<p>Williams, Amherst, and Bowdoin are matches/low reach if your soft factors (recs, essays, demonstrated interest) stand solid. I’m not too familiar with Swarthmore. As for Brown and Duke, for a comparative advantage in the application process, apply early to Duke; Duke will not be receiving as many applications from CT as the New England schools will. However, this is only coming from my own guesswork based on good common sense. Really, it’s about how you market yourself to colleges and show what diversity you can bring (hence why MIT-applying Asians face stiff competition, and also why males have a better chance at LACs). </p>

<p>Also, you seem to be very involved in volunteering/civic service, although they are a bit scattered (no “focus”). If a school lists community service as a very important factor in admissions (check CollegeBoard), definitely emphasize that part of your application. Basically, know how to market your own strength to the unique preferences of each college.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>