Chance Me (Regular Decision)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Williams College
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<p>I am considering Williams, but I would really like a good estimate of how good or bad my chances are if I were to apply.</p>

<p>Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Indian
School: Public
Rank: 8/420
GPA: 3.9516 (not sure if it's unweighted or not)
Classes: Took all of the offered honors classes since 9th grade. I took AP US History in 10th (did terrible on that exam and got a 2), took AP Psychology last year (got a 4 on it), and I am currently taking AP Chemistry, AP Latin, and AP English. In addition, I am taking Precalculus and Calculus at a local community college, as I was not able to fit AP Calculus into my schedule.
SAT: CR-590 (I know it's terrible.), W-680, M-740, Total: 2010
SAT II:
-Math 2: 650
-Chemistry: 630
-Biology M: 560
-US History: 590
ACT: 30</p>

<p>ECs:
- Tae Kwon Do from 6th-9th grade.
- Yearbook from 11th to 12th grade. Got promoted to senior editor within a few weeks and designed the yearbook cover.
- Volunteered at hospital during the summer.
- Outdoor Track - I did one season during my junior year.
- National Honor Society from 11th-12th grade.
- Volunteered at the town's local festival every year.</p>

<p>Awards:
- National Honor Society
- Vassar Book Award
- 2nd Place in Regional Science Fair
- 1st Place in Connecticut History Day
- Made it to National History Day</p>

<p>I know these aren't very good, but I'd really like to be chanced anyway. I want to apply undecided.</p>

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<p>I think you have to increase your test scores unless you are financially disadvantaged, or 1st generation. If you can get that ACT up by 1 or 2 points, that improves your chances. You would have a much better chance with a higher history SAT2 to show your mastery of that area to go with your awards…Can you cram like crazy just for that one? This is of course just my opinion, but the area your awards and ecs point to would look more legit with some test scores to match. Give up on the SAT1s, they aren’t your thing.
Consider other small LACs that are easier to get into-Hobart and William Smith, Connecticut College, even Bates- SAT optional and you look better than your test scores</p>

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<p>Well, my parents went to college in India, so I guess I would be considered first generation. I won’t be taking the ACTs or SATs again, but I am taking the Math 2 SAT 2 this Saturday.</p>

<p>Do you think I have absolutely no chance at Williams? I don’t exactly know why its on my list, but I need a reason to knock it off if I cannot get in.</p>

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<p>I may be wrong, but I thought first generation meant first generation in your family to go to college at all.</p>

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<p>^^^^I don’t think you are first generation.Not no chance, but…</p>

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<p>Ah okay, I always thought first generation meant first generation to go to college in the US.</p>

<p>Not no chance, but…?</p>

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<p>Your scores. They’re to despicable for Williams.</p>

<p>Sorry, thats the crude truth… :(</p>

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<p>It’s fine lol. I need the horrible truth to get my list down anyway lol. Thanks for being honest though. :)</p>