Chances out of state (PA)?

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>I am a white Catholic male at a great Jesuit school in Philadelphia. I am extremely passionate about international affairs and am planning a career in Diplomacy or Intelligence. I'm looking for my chances and I'm beginning the college search so based on my stats any other suggestions are much appreciated. I am concerned about low test scores( particularly math, but will only this factor hurt my chances of admissions?) </p>

<p>GPA - 3.7 / 4.0 (UW - School does not weight GPA based on AP's or honors)</p>

<p>SAT - Verbal 680, Math 550, Writing 780
ACT - 29</p>

<p>Courses - All courses are college preparatory if not indicated as AP or Honors:
4 units of English, Math, German, Religion, Science, 2 units of Latin, 5.5 units of History, .5 unit of Fine Art</p>

<p>AP - By graduation will have taken AP US History(already taken - 5), AP Euro. History, AP Eng. Language, AP Eng. Literature, AP US Gov't, and AP Biology.</p>

<p>Awards - Honor Roll every year, NHS, Magna Cum Laude and Honorable Mention on 2 National Latin Exams, Certificate of Excellent Performance of National German Exams</p>

<p>EC's - Model UN/OAS( have been assistant secretary and president), German Club President, History Club, Community Service Corp( over 100 hrs. of service by graduation), School Drama Society, Philosophy Club</p>

<p>EC's outside school - Member of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia</p>

<p>Essays - Will be very good</p>

<p>Recs - Will be excellent</p>

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<li>I have an extreme interest in Diplomacy and/or Intelligence work. I have visited the US Embassy in Paris (a possible essay topic) with the Economic Minister to France, my friend's father and my mentor. I know I have that "special something" personal drive and determination that colleges look for and I hope this will make a difference.</li>
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<p>Suggestions on my stats are greatly appreciated. Thank you</p>

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<p>you sound like a strong candidate but college admissions, most of the time, seems extremely random and subjective. it would be very difficult for anyone to accurately predict your chances for admission to w&m. i do know it is more difficult to gain admission to w&m if you are an out of state applicant but it is easier to gain admission to w&m for a male.</p>

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<p>your SATs are low, but that ACT might replace it on your file anyway. OoS admissions is very tough, but they will definitely look at your whole application. Essays / "optional" submission can give you the "whole package" over someone with just the high scores. Being male is a plus.</p>

<p>If you can make the personal drive and determination come out in the essays / optional submission, I think you will have a good chance.</p>