Chances.....be honest

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Where do i stand at Williams (1st choice), Georgetown, Yale, Princeton?</p>

<p>I'm currently a junior at a competitive high school in bergen county, nj
I'm a white male</p>

<p>GPA-95.4 (no idea what that is in 4.0 scale)
Class Rank-unknown, school doesnt rank, but surely in top 10% of 231 class
SAT I- 2260 (780 m, 720 v, 760 w)
SAT II's-not yet taken, will take 3, certain I can get above 700 on each
8 AP tests, including 6 AP courses (doing micro and macro economics as an independent study)
-All other courses honors</p>

<p>EC's
-Varsity Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, and Football (average athelete but play 3 sports)
-Varsity Debate Team Captain
-8 years of piano including Carnegie Hall performance
-Peer Leadership
-French National Honor Society
-Business Club President</p>

<p>any and all responses will be greatly appreciated. thanks!</p>

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<p>Sure!!!!! I would apply early if you'rer sure it's your first choice</p>

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<p>thanks mikey, you think I have a chance at the other ones?</p>

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<p>can anyone else offer input?</p>

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<p>you have a chance. i think you should apply to princeton early. it is the best school of the 4 on your list. williams doesnt even compare</p>

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<p>I think Williams and Princeton are actually quite comparable.</p>

<p>You'd have a good shot at Williams early (although this year, my predictions were quite poor with Williams ED candidates), and I would guess that you would probably be placed on the waiting list regular decision. You will most likely be rejected/waitlisted and Princeton/Yale, and you will probably be accepted at Georgetown.</p>

<p>You need to get some safeties</p>

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<p>Why don't you think Williams is comparable to Princeton, I've heard many things to the contrary, im not trying to start an argument, just wondering</p>

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<p>Williams has less name recognition and more faculty-student interaction. It's really a trade-off of sorts.</p>

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<p>i've only taken the SAT I once so far, do you think taking it again and doing better would enhance my chances drastically, or is it really not worth the aggravation? also, does it look better if i've only taken it once as a junior in january?</p>

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<p>Williams VS one of the top 3 schools in the US...</p>

<p>It does compare, but not too well. ;)</p>

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<p>I think taking them again could help a lot... I went from 1450 to a 1600 (I was very very distracted my first time taking it) Anyways, I think early action at Princeton, Yale, and G-town would be tough to get into (I know a girl who had 2390, 4.0, Nationally-ranked runner, tons of ECs etc who got waitlisted at Princeton EA... you'll need something really special) At least for Princeton, you should just do regular, and give yourself extra time to prepare with SAT II scores and essays etc. I don't know that much about Williams, but I hope you get in.</p>

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<p>thanks sampo, does anyone think Washington U. of Saint Louis would be a good safety?</p>

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<p>can anyone recommend an SAT II that tends to be easier? I'm planning on taking History and Math 2c, but I'm having difficulty choosing a third. Any ideas?</p>

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<p>does anyone think these stats could get me into Williams?</p>

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<p>you have a VERY good chance at williams</p>

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<p>what about the other ones?</p>

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<p>can anyone else offer input?</p>

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<p>do you think I should apply early decision to Williams or do early action to one of the other and regular to Williams?</p>

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<p>I think you should apply early to Princeton or Yale, and I think your SAT scores are just fine. It is above average of all of the schools you have listed. I suggest you work on your extracurriculars, essays, and get outstanding recommendations. I think you definitely have a shot at Williams RD. I think Princeton would be a right school to ED since it is somehow a reach(slight reach) and the atmosphere of the University is a bit similar to Williams. However, Princeton is ED which means that you are obligated to go there if you get admitted. If you get a deferral, your chances for RD Princeton will increase compared to an applicant with similar standings.</p>

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<p>thank you very much for your input pgcokie</p>