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Colleges and Universities A-Z Bucknell University
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am winding down my college search but came across Bucknell. I was wondering if anyone thinks i have a shot (does being in state help?):</p>

<p>9th grade: gpa = 3.64(uw)/3.90(w) Rank = 88/290 (w)
10th grade: gpa=3.793(uw)/3.999(w) Rank = 55/317(w) and 44/317 (uw)
11th grade: gpa=3.88(uw)/4.108(W) Rank = 41/317 (w) and 30/317 (uw)
12th grade: Hon speech/comp (Ap english was cancelled)
Hon Spanish (does not offer AP)
AP gov/econ
Hon Physics
Hon trig/college algebra
Chamber choir
Jazz Choir</p>

<p>SAT: I’m not saying
ACT: 25 (retaking for sure)
SAT: taking in october: spanish + math level 1</p>

<p><em>potential music major</em></p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>*GLSEN board member (only high school board member in the Pittsburgh area)
*Jr. Mendelssohn Choir (grades 9, 10, and hopefully 12th grade)
()Performed w/Pittsburgh Symphony
*Piano for 10.5 years
*Singing for 4 years
*Jazz choir (extremely selective)
*Literary magazine
*Classical Singers Competition
*Cantoring for high holidays @ temple
*Played piano for orchestra in grade 9
*People to People Student Ambassador
*Possible internship w/Pittsburgh Opera this year
*Voice lessons
*Social Action Committee at my Temple
<Co-founded and run many hours a week

  • National Honors Society
    *Temple Youth Group
    *Played piano at Christmas pilgrimages 2 years in a row
    *Talent competition/shows at high school
    *Volunteer piano player for choruses.
    *Summer course @ Brown University </p>

<p>Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>This depends on the rest of your college choices. I would put Bucknell in the "reach" category for you. (But, as always, you are better off comparing your stats to the student profile at a college than to ask total strangers on here.) </p>

<p>So, if you have good match and safety choices, AND if you can afford Bucknell, then go ahead and apply. </p>

<p>Be aware Bucknell is very stingy with non-need based (merit) aid, and only average with need based aid (including an average indebtedness of $17,400 upon graduation).</p>