Chance Me: Swarthmore ED?

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Intrended Major: Software Engineering/Computer Science

Colleges I’m Applying To:
Swarthmore ED
University of Michigan EA
University of Maryland
Penn State Main
Temple Honors
Drexel Honors

Grade: 12th
Class: 2018
Rank: 5
Unweighted GPA: 3.73
Weighted GPA: 4.245
SAT: 590 (Reading), 700 (Math), taking ACT in September (practice tests gives me consistent 29/30)
AP: AP Calculus BC (5), AP Lang (3), AP Physics C: Mechanics (3), AP Statistics (3), AP Physics 2 (2), AP CS (currently taking) and AP E&M (currently taking)

Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Asian/Cambodian
First Generation College Student
Location: Pennsylvania
Finances: I will need financial aid.

EC’s
President of Student Council (2018), Secretary of Student (2017)
Vice President of International Affairs Club (2018)
Tennis Captain (2018), Varsity (2017-Present)
Vice President of Chess Club (2015-2016)
Class Secretary (2014-2015)
Volunteer: 100+ Hours

Awards:
Congressional-Scholar Athlete
Member of National Honor Society
AP Scholar
Jefferson Book Award

Thanks for the feedback!

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As a first generation college student, I’m wondering if English is your first language? Your test scores are low when compared to your excellent grades, and you’ve clearly taken a challenging course load. Swarthmore loves first generation college students, so that may be a plus. They are need blind, so needing aid won’t hurt you. If there is a language issue with you or your parents, I would mention that in your application, as it may explain the discrepancy between your reading and math scores. I’m wondering why Swarthmore is on your list – it’s the only small LAC on your list. Your other schools are so different from Swat, it makes me wonder if you would really be happy there.

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Is the tennis coach interested? If so, then you have a fair chance. amcquilk is correct that your listed schools differ from Swat. These are 180 degrees from Swat in so many aspects.