chance me? thanks :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>I know y'all are probably tired of these chance threads but I'd really, really appreciate it:</p>

<p>Female; ny resident; us/Israel dual citizenship
GPA 3.32uw (im guessing, but im not really sure bc my school doesn't release the uw) 3.9 weighted, top 30% (im guessing, but my school doesn't rank)
SAT: 560cr, 640m, 710w (12essay)
SATII: 690m1, 620m2
Full International Baccalaureate Candidate
Senior courses: IB History of the Americas, IB World Literature, IB Physics, IB Spanish, IB Theory of Knowledge, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Government</p>

<p>*my school was rated the 4th public high school in the nation by newsweek. most demanding/rigorous course schedule.</p>

<p>*Essays: Excellent
*Recs: Guidance rec was excellent (called me the "renaissance girl'), teacher A Excellent, teacher B Great, 1 extra recommendation from the prof. at columbia that I interned for this summer.. the rec was AMAZING.</p>

<p>*not asking for any financial aid</p>

<p>*also sent in a supplemental portfolio displaying unique one of a kind fashions that I've designed and created as a result of my international travels. also included photography that I've done, seveeral newspaper articles, and scientific abstract.</p>

<p>*Extras:</p>

<p>Activities and Organizations:
-CEO of Fashion Design Company that I founded (2005-present)
-Intern at Swiss Consulting Group (New York, NY)
-Meszaros International Center for Entrepreneurship classes at university of buffalo
-Advanced Acting for Film Class (2002-2006)
-In 2005, Co-created a 30 minute television pilot that was pitched in LA. It was picked up, however, I decided not to re-located to LA, in pursuit of continuing my high school education.</p>

<p>Leadership in School:
-Editor of School literary magazine. (2007-2008)
Helicon (3hrs/wk, 2004-Present)
-President of Junior Class of 2008 (2006-2007)
-Vice President Senior Class of 2008(2007-2008)
Student Government (2 hrs/wk, 2006-Present)
-Secretary of Student Council (2006-2007)
-Vice President of Student Council(2007-2008)
Student Council (2 hrs/wk, 2000-Present)
-Vice President of Multicultural Club (2006-2008)
Multicultural Club (2 hrs/wk, 2000-Present)
-Math tutor (1.5 hrs/wk, 2006-Present)
Tutors children in advance mathematics
-Junior 8 Summit Competition (4 hrs/wk, 2007)
Justice League Representative in International Competition</p>

<p>Leadership in the Community and Volunteer Work:
-Coats for Kids (150+hrs/yr, 2000-Present)
Co-Founded organization to provide over 500 warm winter coats, hats, scarf’s, gloves, and boots each year to the poorest Hispanic Community of Buffalo.
-Roswell Park Cancer Institute (150+hrs, 2004-Present) (I've been volunteering a lot here ever since I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 12. I'm fine now though. I just try to give back to the pediatric cancer community as much as I can)
• Raised $3,000+ by hosting a Charity Fashion Show featuring my dress creations; Spends time with Pediatric cancer patients.
• PaintBox Project at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (50+hrs, 2004-Present)
Designed and donated artwork that was reproduced by PaintBox Project and sold as corporate holiday cards and products that yielded thousands of dollars in revenue for the Institute; Assists young cancer patients in expressing their ideas in art form.
-Jewish Philanthropic Organization (4 hrs/wk, 2004-Present)
Teen Tzedakah; Student Board of Directors who allocate money to various non-for-profit organizations in the Buffalo area</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
-Scientific Abstract Awarded Finalist
At the World congress of Biological Psychiatry in Vienna, Austria.The only presenter without a doctorate.“The Association of Adolescent’s Height and Weight with Stress and School Achievement” Sponsored by University at Buffalo’s Biobehavioral Program.
-Roswell Park Cancer Institute Above and Beyond Award
For outstanding dedication and lasting contribution to Carly's Club for Kids and Cancer Research in Western New York
-Western New York Hispanic Society Award for Community Service
For outstanding dedication to the Hispanic Society of Western New York
-Swarthmore Book Award
For academic passion and outstanding leadership
-Various Published Poetry and Photography (2000-Present)</p>

<p>Travel Experience:
-Has traveled to over 35 countries on 5 different continents
-Exchange Student: Artes de Mexico: Queretaro, Mexico (Summer, 2005)
-BBYO: International Leadership Seminar, Israel (Summer 2007)
A 3 week leadership program in which I was immersed in the teachings of Judaism and the current Arab-Israeli conflict. Participants were students who showed outstanding leadership in their community.</p>

<p>*looking to major in entrepreneurial studies and design</p>

<p>*applying:
Barnard College (my dream school, i'd do anything to go here)
Brown University (5 year duel degree program brown/risd)
Rhode Island School of Design (5 year duel degree program brown/risd)
Georgetown University
New York University
Sarah Lawrence College
Wellesley College
Boston College
Swarthmore College
Vassar College
UCLA/Berkeley
Washington University - St. Louis
Fordham University
Northeastern University
University at Buffalo Honors College</p>

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<p>anyone out there?</p>

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<p>Your EC's and entrepreneurial spirit are quite impressive. I'm concerned that your GPA and standardized tests are quite a bit lower than what Wash U usually looks for. Since many art students there (~30%) also double major in other schools within the university, they don't relax their academic standards for art applicants. But, hey, you never know....good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks so much</p>

<p>anyone else out there??</p>

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<p>My guess is that you are in.</p>

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<p>jclay- even with my low gpa, sats, and rank? do you think they will put that much weight on ecs?</p>

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<p>Just my opinion. You have to remember that Wash U like all other schools also excepts people on the lower end of the gpa/st. test curve. Because of all the extra stuff you have done, I would say you have a decent shot, but that is just me.</p>

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<p>It seems like you have a good shot. Your SAT scores/GPA/Class percentage are a little on the low end of the spectrum (many Wash U students are in the top 10% of their class or somewhere in that range and their SAT's are pretty high up there), but your EC's seem to compensate for that. Although Wash U is incredibly tough with admissions, as jclay2 said, most colleges do look at people with exceptional extra-curricular activities, and quite frankly, your EC's are stellar. Considering the prestige of your public school, I would say you've got a reasonable shot. It may be reach, but I think you have a decent shot.</p>

<p>Also, I was amused by your "Travel experience" section... not trying to be offensive, but I don't know if they will be won over by that ;-)</p>

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<p>Eskimo,</p>

<p>I think the above posters are giving you a very unrealistic estimate of your chances at WashU. While you ECs are impressive, your SAT, SAT II, and GPA are well below the median scores for Wash U (median SAT m+cr is 1450). Your competition, at Wash U at least, are kids who have cr+m scores well above 1400 and have ECs as impressive, or more impressive, than yours. Realistically, you have relatively little chance of being accepted there. Not to worry though. You're competitive at RISD (as long as your portfolio is good), Fordham, Northeastern, and UB. And because Sarah Lawrence doesn't look at SAT scores, given your ECs, you probably have a shot there too.</p>

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<p>thanks so much guys for all your input.. i really really appreciate the time you put in. </p>

<p>anyone else out there?</p>

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<p>eskimo,</p>

<p>You are a great student who will find a place and do well. But I think Wash U will be tough. The stat that sticks out in my mind is that, according to US News, only 2% of the students have a CR score below 600. My guess is those 2% have some other, extraordinary qualification. Perhaps you do too, and I wish you luck.</p>

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<p>HartinGA- wow.. you're right, that's a crazy/terrifying statistic</p>

<p>anyone else?</p>