Chances? Advice? Help!

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>Hey all! What do you think my chances are for RD?</p>

<p>I applied ED and was deferred. I've wanted to go to W&M for as long as I can remember.</p>

<p>Here's what was on my app:</p>

<p>*Female - In State (Richmond Area)
*Magnet School for Math and Science
*1340 SAT 1 M + V & 2000 M + V + W (680,660,660) - I'm retaking this, so hopefully it will go up
* 28 ACT (29S, 29E, 28M, 27 W, 26R)
*SAT 2's - 670 US Hist, 640 BioM, 570 Math2
*GPA : 3.9 W / 3.4 UW (Lowered due to being absent from illness - I sent in a letter explaining this with my application)
*8 AP classes, 20 honors classes
*AP Scores - EuroHist (4), WorldHist (4), US Hist (3), Bio (3)
*15K income bracket
*First in family to go to college</p>

<p>*My common app essay was about growing up in poverty and its effect on me.
*My supplement for WM was a poem I wrote on "pride" - with a picture on the back of me decked out in green and gold at the WM homecoming game.</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activites:</p>

<p>*Debate Team (10-12; Co-Captain 12; Congress Captain 11,12; Webmaster 11,12)
*Environmental Club (12)
*Envirothon (Environmental Science Quiz Bowl) (9, 12)
*Girl Scouts (9,11,12)
*Friends Of HAPPE (11-12; Historian 11)
*Lacrosse (JV 10)
*Latin Club (9-12; Historian 11, President 12)
*Model UN (11-12)
*Scientific Research Council (Science Honor Society) (11-12)
*Rock Climbing Club (12)
*Powderpuff Football Team (JV 11, V 12)
*Spanish Club (9, 12)
*Student Council (10)
*Virginia Junior Classical League (9-12)</p>

<p>Awards (not all listed):
*Degree of Excellence - National Forensic League (National Debate and Speech Honor Society)
*3rd in State - CFL Debate
*2007 AP Scholar with Honor
*Quarterfinalist: JMU State Debate Tournament 2005
*2nd Place: VA Central Region Debate Tournament 2006 & 2007
*2006, 2007 State Debate Tournament Participant
*Girl Scout Silver Award
*Girl Scout Leadership Award
*U.S. Metric Association Award for Best Statistical Analysis: Metro Science Fair 2006
*Honorable Mention - Zoology: Virginia Junior Academy of Science 2004
*6th Place - Classical Geography Test: VJCL Convention 2006
*3rd Place - Roman Jewelry: VJCL Convention 2006
*Commendation Award For Oustanding Achievement - 2007 National Latin Exam
*National Honor Roll
*NSHSS
*Who's Who Among American High School Students
*"Oustanding Delegate" - Governor's Model Congress 2007
*Other Stuff I can't remember </p>

<p>Volunteering:
*Organized an aluminum drive to benefit Ronald McDonald House
*Concert to benefit Darfur (2 years)
*Various Animal Protection Organizations
*Virginia Catholic Forensics League
*Director's Assistant - Metro Science Fair 2007
*National Folk Festival</p>

<p>Research Conducted:
* The Effect of Temperature Change on the Food Choices of Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
* The Effect of Surface Frequency Vibrations on the Food Detection Time of Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
* The Effect of Dissolved Oxygen Levels on Electrical Conductivity in the Swift Creek Reservoir
* The Effect of Nitrates and Phosphates on Sustainability in the Swift Creek Reservoir</p>

<p>Jobs:
*2 P.T. Jobs Starting Freshman Year. (10 hr/wk during school year; 30 hr/wk during summer) </p>

<p>Now I'm wondering what else I should send in to improve my application for RD as well as my chances. I'm sending a letter telling them I am very much still interested, but what else should I send?</p>

<p>Thanks yall!</p>

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<p>Oh and I am interested in a Public Policy/Philosophy double major.</p>

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<p>I'd think you've a fine chance. Your credentials are impressive. Still, make sure that you've an acceptable plan B. This stuff can be random, and no matter how they slice it, there is a substantial amount of subjectivity, which can be to one's advantage ... or not. I'll bet you get in, especially being in-state. Of course, neither mine nor others thoughts really matter much aside from lending our opinions. Good luck, go get'em. Keep us posted. We like to celebrate good news. :cool:</p>

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<p>hey....are ur initials ...by any chance...SR??..lol...this is kinda awkward...but btw...i think you have a pretty good shot...and even if you don't get in...theres always this school over in Cville called UVa...;)</p>

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<p>Haha! Yes they are. </p>

<p>That's a bit creepy, but I have seen creepier.</p>

<p>I just had 2 messages asking the same thing.</p>

<p>And thank you, Whistle Pig.</p>

<p>GO TRIBE!</p>

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<p>Wow, I sure hope it all works out and you gain admission to William and Mary. Your application looks good. You seem to be doing everything possible including sending them an additional letter. My humble William and Mary Junior's opinion is that you will be accepted. </p>

<p>I wish you the best of luck. Go TRIBE!!!</p>

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<p>yea...i think your screwed...no chance at all.......</p>

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<p>I applied ED too and got in with a much worse application. So I am pretty sure that they will let you in RD. But if you do not make sure that you applied to other colleges and do not get too worked up if you do not get in. Good Luck!</p>