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<p>Hey guys! I'm a rising senior from Puerto Rico that is interested in applying to Williams. *</p>

<p>GPA: 4.14 weighted</p>

<p>Freshman year, A/A- average:
World History 1
English 9th*
Honors Geometry
Physics
Spanish 9th (this is the equivalent to an English lit class in the US)
Health
French II</p>

<p>Sophomore year, A/A+ average:
World History II (straight A+ in this class, outstanding achievement)
Chemistry (outstanding achievement award)*
Honors Algebra II
English 10th
Spanish 10th*
French III (outstanding effort)
AP Psychology (5, outstanding achievement)
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<p>Junior year, A-/A average:
Biology (Outstanding Achievement)*
Spanish 11th (Outstanding Effort)*
English 11th*
AP French language (A-, 4 on mock AP test, Outstanding Effort)
AP USH (A-, 5 on mock AP test)
AP Human Geo (A+, 5 on mock AP tests, Most Outstanding Achievement)
Honors Pre-Calculus</p>

<p>Senior year course load:
Anatomy and Physiology
AP English lit
AP Calculus AB
AP Spanish lit*
Puerto Rican History
AP European History**</p>

<p>Standardized Tests
PSAT - 208 (M:59, W:74, CR:75)
SAT - 2250 (M:650, W:800 CR:800). These scores are from one sit in and are my highest for each section. Should I re-take for a higher Math score?
SAT II's - Physics 620, Chemistry 630, World History 750, Spanish 800. Took Bio in June and am going to take both Math SAT ii's in October.
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EC's:
Model UN club - since 8th grade, have gone to to NAIMUN the past three years
Model OAS - 12th*
Youth in Action (community service club) - since 9th, VP in 10th, Pres 11th and 12th
Film Club - member since 9th, VP in Junior year*
Environmental Awareness Club - <em>member since 10th grade *</em>
Project H2O - water crisis awareness club, member since 9th
Oratoria (Forensics in Spanish) - 10th
NHS - 11th/12th
Fondos Unidos (United Way) - Have participated in its activities since 9th grade, will be treasurer of the state board next year</p>

<p>High School Summers
2009 - CAA at Easton, Pennsylvania. Took Legal History of the US.
2010 - The Oxford Tradition, International Business as major with Literature and Psychology as minor. Also went to the Galapagos on an ecological project w/ a school group.
2011 - CTY Civic Leadership program in Johns Hopkins.</p>

<p>Side Note: I was invited to apply early to the Windows on Williams program. **</p>

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<p>Honestly, you look great. Definitely try to get the math SAT up, but other than that your stats are enviable!
Your ECs are strong, but did you play any sports or an instrument? From what I’ve heard Williams really values a well-rounded student, someone who shows interest in many different areas. Maybe go out for soccer next fall? :slight_smile:
You should re take an SAT II that you didn’t do as well on. I assume spanish is your first language, and schools don’t like to see kids submit those scores, even if you got an 800!
Also, I’ve heard that Williams has a very high acceptance rate for applicants who attended or were invited to WoW. That will definitely work in your favor.
Hopefully we get to meet, Williams 2016!</p>

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<p>Yeah I never planned on sending my Spanish SAT II score XD. I’m hoping to score a 700 + on Bio (would a 680 be ok? I don’t feel 100% confident about my score) and one the of the Maths, then I would have three 700+ SAT ii’s. I play guitar during my leisure time, so I’ll see how I can fit that into my resume. I would love to be able to join the soccer team, but I wouldn’t have enough time with all my homework and other EC’s (sad face). Anyway, thanks for the advice :). Do you want me to chance you back?</p>

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<p>Wow! I’d say your chances are excellent! If Williams is where you really want to go,I think you can get in!</p>