<p>Asian-American female...^^ sorry...a typical chances thing...thanks a bunch</p>
<p>SATs: 800 cr
780 w
710 m
SAT IIs: 800 math II
710 literature
ACT: 34
GPA: 4.0
Rank: 1 of 121</p>
<p>ECs:
Piano-3 time scholarship winner
NHS-Vice president
BPA-Secretary
Science Olympiad
Literature Club
Student Council
Mathematics Team
Health Occupations Students of America
JV Volleyball and Basketball
NCSSMST 2005 Student Conference Representative
Volunteer at hospitals and historical associations
Work at a library and as a tutor</p>
<p>Programs:
Math & Science Center
Professional Health Careers Academy
College courses at the community colleges around here
Awards: National Merit Semifinalist
National Honor Roll
Questbridge Finalist
All-A Honor Roll
Piano Competition awards
Who's Who Among American High School Students</p>
<p>Regular decision </p>
<p>Oh yeah im also a questbridge finalist...so they'll probably accept the questbridge application...u think not being so well off financially will hurt me or help me?</p>
<p>Williams, along with most of the other very well endowed LACs are need-blind, meaning one's ability to pay or not pay tuition doesnt come into admission consideration.</p>
<p>Being a Questbridge finalist will definitely help you. Frankly, there are a large number of asian applicants with similar credentials to yours (the credentials are outstanding, but alas not all that unique) applying to top colleges. You don't seem to have a real hook unless your piano playing is truly remarkable. But being in a low financial bracket will actually help you stand out from the crowd, and may even be a hook depending upon just how much hardship you've overcome. The fact that you exhibit Questbridge-level financial need will, I'd bet, increase your odds at any need blind school. You also probably have a better shot at Williams than many of its peers, as Williams is only about 8-10 percent asian american, while many of the ivies and a few other top LAC's have a much higher percentage. I'd say you have maybe a 50-50 shot at being admitted to Williams based on everything you've said.</p>
<p>jee, I'd give you a reasonably good chance of admissions at Williams. In my opinion, Questbridge and your low income status are definite positives as these are two categories that Williams is committed to increase. I also believe being Asian is a plus, but I don't have black and white evidence of this. </p>
<p>If you are the first generation in your family to go the college that is also a plus.</p>
<p>Your statistics are excellent (rank, scores, grades) but that's only the starting point. What will push you over the top will be your EC's, recommendations and essays. </p>
<p>Your activities are good, but they're a little scattered. You should focus on two or three and show a progression of accomplishment. If piano is your #1 activity, then you should consider submitting a performance tape and an accompanying resume that outlines your achievements.</p>
<p>The essay is where you tie it all together: who you are, what you've achieved, what you can contribute to the Williams community. This is tricky because you can't just say it, you have to show it through a significant episode or event. You need to leave the person reading it with a distinct impression of your persona -- Asian, low income, musical, high achieving -- how did you get there? what have you learned? what can you share?
I'd suggest you get some feed back on your essay from one of your English teachers.</p>
<p>WhatIsAYouth, are you serious? a 2290, some great SAT IIs, solid ECs, and being a minority doesnt even given you a decent chance? If so, I'm done.</p>
<p>ooh knockdown from WhatIsAYouth. ^^ oh well...i didn't think i had much of a chance anywys. oh yeah and williams only has one essay...the common app one. so where else would i write about all tht? >.< im screwed...</p>
<p>There are several ways to get additional information to the Admission Committee. You can have your guidance counselor or a recommending teacher mention it. You can submit a second essay or a cover letter (just keep it as short as you can). You may have to use hard copy to do this, but it's worth the extra effort. </p>
<p>Have you contacted the music people? Will you be sending a tape?</p>
<p>Use all the avenues they give you to tell them about yourself.</p>