Chances for Hamilton RD?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Hamilton College
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<p>Hey Everyone! I was just wondering what you think of my chances at this school:</p>

<p>Academics:
- Male, White, Long Island Public School Student
- 93.6 unweighted, 95 weighted GPA
- 11th – 2 AP’s (4-Bio, 5- US History)
- 12th- 4 AP’s (Psych, English Lit, Macro Economics, and US Government)
- 6 Honors Classes</p>

<p>Tests:
I’m only using my ACT score, b/c it was vastly superior to my SAT, and it covers my SAT 2 requirement, so here it is:
- 31 ACT Composite (about 1400 and 2070-2080 equivalent on the SAT)
o 35 Reading, 31 English, 29 Science, 28 Math
EC’s:
- VP of Model United Nations (biggest club in my school)
- Sports Editor and Assistant Advertising Editor for school newspaper
- VP of Wall Street Investors Club
- Member of DECA (Advanced to State Competition 3 years in a row; 11th – won 4th place in state and placed top-20 in International Conference in Anaheim)
- Member and Tutor of:
National Honors Society
Spanish Honors Society
Business Honors Society
- VP of Teen Advisory Board at Public Library (coordinating activities for teens)
- Mentor for Book Buddies (teaching students ages 3-9 to improve literacy skills)
- Leader in group Teens as Leaders, servicing disadvantaged Long Island community (Ronald McDonald House, walk-a-thons, etc)</p>

<p>Work Experience:
- 2 summers (10th and 11th):
o Public Library (Summer Reading Mentor; teaching elementary school kids to improve literacy skills)
o Camp Counselor</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
- Terrific Essay (I think) --- describing my experiences in a “second home” --- West Hartford, and how it has shaped me
- Great Recs
- Applied from a Highly Regarded Public School
- Set Alumni Interview</p>

<p>Other Schools:
- Reaches: Brandeis, Emory, Oberlin, and William and Mary
- Match-Reach: Connecticut College
- Matches: Tulane, GW, SUNY Geneseo
- Safeties: SUNY Albany Honors, SUNY Stony Brook Honors, Goucher</p>

<p>Posts please! I promise I'll chance you back!!</p>

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<p>You already chanced me, so you don’t need to chance me back :)</p>

<p>I never looked at Hamilton, but I know that it’s an elite liberal arts college similar to Bates in selectivity. I think that you have a good shot. Best of luck! </p>

<p>I did look at Connecticut College, though, and I think that it is a match for you.</p>

<p>Your list makes me smile because I can tell what you’re seeking in a college just by looking at it. You have obviously thought about this.</p>

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<p>haha, thanks so much!! and yes, too much, lol… but I’m glad :)</p>