Chance me?

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<p>Applying for class of 2014 RD, guidance counselor tells me I have no chance, what do you think?</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 unweighted
APs taken: Biology, European History, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Physics B</p>

<p>SATs:
-760 R, 740 M, 750
- 800 Bio
- 770 Lit
-740 Math II
- 630 Chem</p>

<p>APs:
- Bio 5
- Euro 3
- Calc BC 5
- Stats 5
- Physics B 5</p>

<p>ECs:
- NHS (officer, community service coordinator) lots of volunteer hrs
- Student Representative
- Orchestra and Oboe lessons
- Cross country JV (3 yrs)
- Indoor Track (2 yrs)
- Tennis Varsity (1 yr)
- Outdoor Track (1 yr)</p>

<p>Awards/Honors:
- National Merit Recognition
- NCTE Writing Award for Juniors
- Attended an Advanced Studies Program at a local private school this summer (received awards for superior performance in Astronomy and Writing Workshop)
- Granite State Scholar
- Class Salutatorian</p>

2

<p>Apply.</p>

<p>You are right in the middle of the mix. Perfect GPA, very good SATs, decent amount of APs, very good awards.</p>

<p>I can only assume that you attend a public school, as my son does, and that this “counselor” has tenure. He/she is a boob, just like my son’s “counselor”.</p>

<p>Oh, and when it’s all settled, send a detailed letter to whoever is in charge of the counselors. Let them know that this person tried to quash your dream instead of encouraging you.</p>

3

<p>Definitely apply. No idea why you’re counselor says you have no chance. You’re right in the middle of the pack, maybe even slightly higher, so RD is a perfectly good decision. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

4

<p>I’ll second that.</p>

5

<p>Your counselor is a dumbass. Apply.</p>