Chances of Acceptance Early Decision

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Hi, I was hoping someone would be willing to help see if I could get admitted to Bates College class of 2023?

Weighted GPA - 4.055
SAT - 1500 (800 in English, 700 in Math)
ACT - 34
EC’s - Mock Trial (Captain), Tea Club, Reading Club, Community Service Club, ASL Club, Drama Club, National Honor Society, Track&Field, Dual Enrollment
Volunteer - Local Hospital, Town’s Substance Advisory Board
I took 7 AP’s (my school doesn’t offer very many) and doubled up on languages and sciences.

I visited Bates, scheduled an interview, and have emailed them about their courses.

Do I stand a chance???

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Why wouldn’t you stand a chance? Your EBRW score might be interpreted as a typo, but other than that, you’d be fine.

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Of course you have a chance, and it sounds like you are doing all the right things. Bates does tend to admit a higher percentage of applicants ED. The RD acceptance rate this year was 18%, and they are over-enrolled for this year, so I expect the RD acceptance rate will be more like 16% for the next cycle. ED is your best bet if you are certain Bates is your top choice.

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@merc81
Why would it be interpreted as a typo?

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@Lindagaf Thank you! I really loved Bates and I hope that it all goes well!

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@maddie9691: It wouldn’t literally. I’d wanted to call your attention to the rarity of that particular score.