Chances for an Athlete

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<p>I'm thinking about applying to Williams and was curious to see if my academics and athletics are on par with Williams students. Please let me know where I stand and also if there is anything that I could do to strengthen my application, that would be great as well. Thanks!</p>

<p>Stats:
White Female
ACT: 33
SAT Bio: 760
SAT Math 2C: 780
PSAT: 209 (Commended Student)
GPA: 4.15 that rounds down to 4.0
Top 10% of Class (School does not rank)
Cornell University Book Award
Recepient of a Visual Arts Grant, Class 2008</p>

<p>Athletics:
I just started running track during the winter of my junior year, before that I played Varsity field hockey since freshman year, and dabbled in swimming and lacrosse.
Indoor State Medal: 4x800 relay team
Indoor Record Holder: 4x800 relay team
Outdoor District I Medaler
Placed 12th in the state for the 2 mile
PR: 2 Mile - 11:09
Mile - 5:17
800 - 2:23.0
... and I plan on doing XC for my senior year</p>

<p>Activities:
Bandfront (4 years)
Band (4 years)
Class Cabinet (3 years)
Volunteer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Classes at Moore College of Art (2 years)
Service Club (3 years)
Staff Writer for School Newspaper (2 years)
Math League (2 years)
Relay for Life Co-Chair (2 years)
Town Soccer Referee/Coach (2years)
Lifeguard (3 years)
Fashion Show for American Cancer Society Coordinator (2years)
Student Council Rep (2 years)</p>

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<p>It's hard to "chance" anyone without seeing the whole package. </p>

<p>Contact the coaches. Ask them. Williams has a very successful track program.</p>

<p>Visit (to find out whether and how it is a good fit, not to impress Admission).</p>

<p>Recommendations, esssays, and how you present yourself will matter a lot. </p>

<p>You seem qualified. Your problem will be that there are so any others who also are qualified. Ponder this question: what will make you stand out to the admissions people? Successfully figuring that out will help a lot.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>