Chances at my picks? Suggestions for other schools?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I posted this last night in the search forum, but I though that maybe this forum was a little more appropriate.</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>White female from central Illinois
ACT: 36
SAT: 1470 (720 V, 750 M)
(Note: Both are without writing. I intend to take SAT with writing this fall and send in the ACT as is. Also will be taking SAT IIs)
GPA: 4.3w/4.0
4.0uw/4.0
AP: Psychology - 5
Senior year - AP French, AP US Gov, AP Computer Science
My school doesn't offer AP English, but I plan on taking one or both of the tests.
Other lacking APs due to scheduling issues for the most part, but my school does offer more than I'm taking - will this hurt me? I'm especially worried about the lack of Calculus.
Rank: 1/~360</p>

<p>ECs, Awards, Leadership:</p>

<p>Speech Team (10, 11, 12)
- Regional and Sectional Champion in Prose Reading
- State Finalist (5th place) in Prose
- Many regular season awards in Prose and Dramatic Interpretation
Choir (9, 10, 11, 12)
- 2 years in District Choir, 1 in All-State (3 and 2, depending on next year)
- 3 years in girls' a cappella group
- 1 year in madrigal singers
Musical Theater
- Company in Show Boat, Oklahoma (community) and Music Man, Joseph (school)
- Leads in West Side Story (school) and The King and I (community)
Dance
- 10 years of lessons
- 3 years on dance team (2, however, were in junior high, so not necessarily something I'll put on apps)
- Major choreography for Easter event attended by over 6,000 people
- Participation and minor choreography for other various church events
Piano
- 12 years of lessons (at the end of this year)
- Volunteering - play at church service at nursing home
- Consistently high rankings in annual Piano Guild auditions (superior and superior plus)
Math Team (9, 10, 11, 12)
- Various placements at regional level, including 2nd place in individual geometry, alegbra 2, and 1st in individual pre-calculus
- Placements in group events at state level, individual qualification (don't know specifics - have to look them up)
- Math Honors Society (Mu Alpha Theta)
French Club
- Vice-President
- French National Honors Society
Book Club
- Co-founder
- Vice-President
National Honors Society
Youth Leadership Team at church
State Farm Insurance Internship
Volunteering
- Mostly one-time things through church, but many of them
- Two mission trips to Mexico building houses
- Nursing home piano playing (mentioned above)</p>

<p>What I'm Looking For:</p>

<p>A Core program similar to that of U Chicago or Columbia, but not necessarily required
Semi-conservative, balanced, or at least not overwhelmingly liberal atmosphere
Looking to major in English, History, or Classical Studies
Easily accessible theater and music programs for non-majors
Close to or in city (not as important)
Smaller LAC, though I'm open to anything that's not 40,000 students
Would like possibility of merit aid
Study abroad options</p>

<p>Schools I am Looking at Now</p>

<p>Centre
U of Chicago
Columbia
Davidson
Denison
Furman
Hillsdale
Princeton
Rhodes
Swarthmore
Washington and Lee
Washington University
William and Mary</p>

<p>Yes, it seems rather random at times. But I have reasons.</p>

<p>Does anyone have other suggestions for me? Reasons any of the above may not be what I'm looking for? Advice on which are reach, match, and safety?</p>

<p>All help is appreciated.</p>

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<p>Wow, a perfect on your ACT and ranked number one. Good Job! I think you should obviously have a shot at any school. However as you probably know from other posts on cc, nothing is guarenteed when applying to one of the elite schools. No matter what though, you are pretty much guaranteed to get into some great schools.</p>

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<p>My problem is that the ACT is without writing, so a lot of schools won't accept it anymore.</p>

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<p>bumping up ...</p>

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<p>Hmmm....EA @ Harvard with a good essay and you're most likely in. Also...will you marry me? :P</p>

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<p>Bump...</p>

<p>....</p>

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<p>Most likely in at Harvard? Are you kidding? At best someone with perfect stats has a 50/50 chance.</p>

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<p>You have a fair shot at all of your schools. It looks like you've put a lot of time into your EC's, which is good. Make sure you do well on the SAT II's.</p>

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<p>I honestly think that of all your criteria, Columbia fits you the best. There is no merit aid (as it is for all the Ivy schools) and Columbia College is the smallest Ivy college. </p>

<p>Columbia also has the highest per-capita amount of College Republicans of any of the Ivy campuses. If you do come here though, it looks like I will be debating you.</p>

<p>The Core is the best part of the curriculum at Columbia and it really helps all students become well-rounded. If you want a Core, then come to Columbia.</p>

<p>Best of luck in your college search. If you have any questions about Columbia, do not hesitate to ask me.</p>

<p>-Jaug1
Columbia College, Class of 2009</p>

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<p>washington&lee=backup</p>

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<p>Centre- Accepted W/ Money?
U of Chicago- Accepted
Columbia- Waitlisted
Davidson- Accepted
Denison- Accepted, Full Ride???
Furman- Accepted
Hillsdale- Accepted
Princeton- Accepted
Rhodes- Accepted
Swarthmore- Accepteed
Washington and Lee- Accepted/ money?
Washington University- Accepted
William and Mary- Accepted</p>