Chance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Whitman College
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<p>Chance me, please?</p>

<p>SAT I- CR: 720, W: 650, M: 490 (First take)</p>

<p>-Attended public school for 9th and 10th, private school for 11th and 12th
-My grades have suffered as a result of my struggle with depression but I'm overcoming it.
-Immigrant father, divorced parents, low-income mother</p>

<p>9th:
Honors Ancient History: B+
Honors English 9: B
Spanish 2: A
Algebra 1: A-
Fashion Design: B</p>

<p>10th:
Honors Civics/Honors Modern World History: B+/B
Honors English 10: A-
Honors Geometry: C-
Honors Spanish 3: B
Honors Biology: B+</p>

<p>11th:
Honors English: C+
U.S History: C-
Spanish 2: B
Algebra 2: C-
Theater: A
Concert Choir: A
Chemistry: C</p>

<p>12th: [so far]
Spanish 3: A-
Pre-Calculus: B+
Advanced Theater: A
Art History/International Relations: B+/___
Marine Biology: A-
Nature Writing/Poetry and Playwriting: B/__</p>

<p>Volunteer as an English tutor to mostly Spanish-speaking immigrants (12th)
Co-Leader, Isadora Duncan-style dance group at school (11th, 12th)
Founder of feminist group and zine, blogger for state's legal fund for women (12th)
Singer in two bands (12th)
Lead in numerous school drama productions (11th, 12th)
Won a school-wide Shakespeare monologue contest & competed in regional contest (11th) [will compete again this year]
Honorable mention in a national poetry contest (11th)
Worked with autistic children for one school year (10th)
Unpaid intern, television production company (9th)
Unpaid intern, city's department of waste/recycling (10th)
Founder and President of environmental club (9th)</p>

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<p>Hi septembergurl, it sounds like you have a compelling story and impressive accomplishments. Your math has been the weak point, as you know, but it’s impressive that you’ve kept going and have a good grade in Pre-calculus. The SAT math score is low, but perhaps you can bring that up some. I would definitely get in touch with the Whitman admission representative in your area and start a dialog. He/she will be able to give you more accurate information and will be the one who will interview you if you can’t make it to campus. Admission representatives are very important people to communicate with because ultimately they are the first to see your application and, if they know you, can advocate on your behalf.</p>

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<p>septembergurl, I just saw in another thread that you’ve gotten new SAT scores, that’s great! I think you have a good chance at Whitman, they care a lot about passion and character and want students who will come to campus and engage themselves in the Whitman community. The theater and music scenes are thriving there, with loads of talented kids. Best of luck.</p>