Chances at Colgate admission?

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<p>What do you think my chances are at Colgate?
My test scores are low (terrible test taker) and my GPA is decent. However, I wrote some good admissions essays and got some good recommendations. I have a background in independent study of advanced topics (like Lie Algebra and Representation Theory). I started teaching myself calculus and Chaos Theory in 7th grade. I've been holding down a part-time job since early 2008. During 2007 my mom died of Breast Cancer, so that was one of the main reasons why my grades weren't so great and why I didn't really get into extra-curricular activities. I've taken two online courses and one math course at the University of Vermont. I've lived in Vermont my entire life. I had an interview with an alumni and I think that went very well. I'm a Senior and this year I'm taking:</p>

<p>AP Literature and Composition
Pre-Calculus
AP Computer Science A
Physics
American Spirit (studies American culture and history from the 50s onward)
Film I - Criticism
Physics
AP Calculus AB (Online)</p>

<p>Junior year:</p>

<p>Latin I
Chemistry
AP US Government and Politics
AP Composition and Language
Algebra II-Accelerated
Personal Fitness
Intro to AP Calculus AB (Online)
Computer Animation II</p>

<p>I also took French II during my Freshmen year and two years of French in 7th and 8th grade (we had to take two years of French I for some reason). I took a "College Algebra" course at UVM during the summer of 2008. I got a 23 on my ACTs (low for Colgate, I know. I'm a terrible test taker -- I unfortunately have ADHD and that doesn't contribute to my overall success in tests haha). I have a 3.0ish GPA. I haven't done much in the extracurricular category unfortunately. I'm really not one for traditional varsity sports nor am I one for competitive clubs (like Math or Computer Science club). I love math and as I said during 7th grade I started getting interested in Differential Equations, Calculus, and Chaos Theory and read books on all of them. I've ventured into other various forms of advanced mathematics throughout the years. This year I just recently taught myself Lie Algebra and Representation Theory (I think this was included in my recommendation from my guidance counselor). I'd like to be a math major. One of my passions (other than math) is environmental computer animation (making virtual environments using programs like Vue). Also, outside of school I frequently participate in various different paintball tournaments. I'm a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo (I may have forgotten to mention this in my application...).</p>

<p>I know my GPA and test scores are low for Colgate, but truthfully, what do you think my chances are at admission?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Dude everything would work for you <em>but</em> your gpa. 3.0 is much lower than CU’s average (3.73). However, a helluva interview could compensate somewhat, as could <em>stellar</em> SAT’s</p>

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<p>Colgate doesn’t do evaluative interviews - they’re informational only and don’t count in the admissions process.</p>

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<p>i know i was waitlisted at colgate and i take classes there and have gotten b+ or higher in both of them. I got letters of recommendation from 3 professors and a couple of other colgate affiliates. i have had a job forever and my sister has an extremely rare disease that will eventually be terminal. i obviously live very close (5 min. to be exact) and i am really hoping that i get in so i can stay with my sister for as many years as i am able. i have a myriad of EC and my s.a.t. scores are higher even than some of the people who got in. my gpa is a 3.934 unweighted and i take ap classes. so i dont know your chances if you got waitlisted the only thing you can do is pray to any god that might be listening that you will get in. colgate will base their waitlist off of financial aid.</p>

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<p>I would say for a chance at admissions you would need to raise the test scores and gpa alot. Even though my gpa was 3.86 unweighted and i had a 32 on my ACT, colgate was a reach for me. I was admitted, but only because of my e/c’s and close correspondence to the dean i think. Definetely apply though.</p>