Chances of getting into Davidson College

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello</p>

<p>I am going to be a high school senior next year. The time to begin college applications is right in sight for me, and i am searching for an honest answer to this question: what are my true chances of getting into Davidson College?</p>

<p>I am an avid participator in NJROTC; have been all through high school. I was the Cadet of the Month, Cadet of the Year, Administration Chief, Company Commander, Executive Officer, Physical Training Team Captain; I attended Leadership Academy and ranked 4th out of 175 other cadets, and I went back this summer as a cadre, and i have received many other awards. I have also done cross country for three years, but i haven't pursued it head on as i did with NJROTC. I am starting to work with a volunteer program for teens at a hospital. I have participated in French club for three years as well as a French exchange program; someone comes and lives with us for three weeks over the summer (we've done this three times, and i just recently got back from France after a three week stay trying to get some immersion into the French culture). </p>

<p>I have taken the ACT twice, and am taking it again this October; so far, my highest cumulative score is 30, but im trying to bring it up about a point by improving my science. I have also taken the SAT twice, and i am taking it again this fall; my highest math/reading/writing score is only 1940, but i plan on improving it quite a bit. My weighted GPA is 4.28, and i took 2 aps last year (Comparative Government, Psychology), and i am taking 2 aps this year (French, US Government).</p>

<p>The reason i am creating a thread for the question is because i want to know my chances with the consideration of what ive done overall, not just my test scores; trust me, i know those could be better. (i have looked on Cappex to compare with other students, and it seems to simply crush numbers)</p>

<p>If you took the time to read and answer this (or just read it), thank you</p>

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<p>Your NJROTC is great leadership experience, which is a plus, but your ACT & SAT scores suggest Davidson will be a reach. Have you taken the most challenging course load offered by your high school?</p>

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<p>I take all honors and a few aps</p>

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<p>What is the average act/sat score for students who receive admission into the school?</p>

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<p>The middle 50% of entering first years in the 2011-12 school year (most recent for which I could find data) had ACT scores of 29-33 (with 46% of first years submitting ACT scores) and SAT scores of 630/640 to 720/730 per section (with 85% of first years submitting SAT scores). In that year, 69% of entering first years who submitted ACT scores had at least a 30 composite score. </p>

<p>Many incoming students submitted both their SAT and ACT scores, so working on improvement in both tests seems like a good plan, if you are aiming for Davidson.</p>

<p>Davidson looks very carefully at the rigor of your courses and your recommendations. Volunteer work is also important to them.</p>

<p>Use this link to find lots more stats about Davidson:
[Common</a> Data Set - Davidson College](<a href=“http://www.davidson.edu/offices/institutional-research/common-data-set]Common”>http://www.davidson.edu/offices/institutional-research/common-data-set)</p>

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<p>Davidson: Reach</p>

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<p>My sister got in with a 2040. But she also visited/toured and talked to the admissions lady for an hour about her problems lol.</p>