I applied to william & mary early decision 1 last year (2019) as it has been my dream school since birth. I was originally deferred and then waitlisted, but never got a slot, so I now attend Christopher Newport University! After almost a full semester it still does not feel like home, so I am hoping to get some feedback from the forum on what you think my chances are!
High School Stats:
GPA (weighted): 4.17
SAT score: 1320
Captain of varsity tennis team
Secretary of Sapphira Pearl (Community Service Club)
Member of several other clubs (Red Cross Club, International Club, Best Buddies)
National Honors Society
10 AP courses
Worked around 15-20 hours a week at a local retirement home
College Stats:
Major: Business Management
Minor(s): Psychology and Leadership Studies
GPA: unknown, but current grades are (these were the grades submitted to william & mary)
MATH 125- A
BIOL 111- A
LDSP 210- A-
HIST 213- B+
BIOL 109L- A+
ECON 202- A
Extracurriculars:
Student Government Association
where I serve as a delegate apart of the Student Affairs Committee and Community Outreach Commission
In the Where is the Line club (promotes awareness of sexual assault on college campuses, and offers support/help to those going through anything along those lines)
A part of the President’s Leadership Program (Prestigious program that requires a leadership minor and internships)
A part of the Biotechnology & Management Program (Application only program, must meet honors college requirements to be accepted. Requires business major & science minor or vice versa)
A part of the Pre-Law Honor Scholars program (Top 10% of students interested in pre-law are accepted. Gives a fast track to law school and LSAT prep, as well as a 3+3 with GMU’s law school to ensure a law degree in 6 years)
Volunteering at a local elementary school every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Recommendations:
Two current professors offered to write me recommendations (they both have multiple degrees from william & mary)
Two former teachers from high school wrote recommendations
Two employers who I have been with for almost 3 years now wrote recommendations
Legacy:
Both of my parents and my older sister attended the institution
My high school stats were definitely not up to par for William & Mary, but after attending the transfer events, and fixing my poor study habits, I am hoping this time around will be better! Please give me input so I can have unbiased third party insight on my application.