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<p>Hi! I am looking to apply to Williams ED and I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know your opinions on where I stand! Thanks so much!</p>

<p>School: highly-ranked public high school out of state (not in Massachusetts)</p>

<p>Grades:
103 weighted cumulative GPA for all of high school so far
106 weighted junior year GPA
currently ranked 3 out of 504 students in my grade</p>

<p>Senior Year courses:
IB History of the Americas HL
IB English HL
AP Calc BC
IB Physics HL
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Italian SL
Concert Choir (Honors)
Symphony Orchestra (Honors)</p>

<p>Test Scores:
SAT I - 2240 composite, 780 CR, 760 W, 700 M (will be retaking in Oct to raise math)
SAT II - 750 Math 2C, 740 World History, 700 Physics
ACT - 34
IB Math SL - 7
IB Art SL - 7
AP World History - 5</p>

<p>Awards/Honors:
National Honor Society - 10, 11, 12
Music Solo Festival score of 100/100 on a Level V violin solo - 10
NCTE Writing Competition Finalist - 11
National Merit Semifinalist - 12
(Anticipated) Language Honor Society - 12
Participation in County Championships for Varsity Track - 10
Participation at County Math Fair for presentation of research paper - 11
High Honor Roll - 9, 10, 11, 12
Advanced Regents Diploma - will receive upon graduation</p>

<p>EC:
Violin in school symphony orchestra (playing since 1st grade) - 10, 11, 12
Sing in school Tour Choir - 10, 11, 12
Ballet (classes at local studio) - 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Ballet Company (performance) - 10, 11, 12
Tennis (recreational) - 12
Schools for Schools Ugandan service club - 11, 12
Relay for Life Student Executive Committee member - 12
Varsity Track - 9, 10
Community service club - 9, 10, 11, 12
Alter server at church - since 5th grade through 12th
Work as a receptionist at church rectory - 11, 12</p>

<p>I am also an IB Diploma candidate at my school and am currently working on my extended essay and CAS hours (creativity, action, and service).</p>

<p>Summer Activities:
Oxbridge Academic Programs - between 9th and 10th grade, lived in Paris for 1 month studying creative writing and studio art
New Orleans Project Nehemiah - between 11th and 12th grade, spent 1 week in New Orleans doing a school-endorsed hurricane relief service trip</p>

<p>Additional Travel Experience:
Nicaragua - 10th grade, spent 1 week building homes and working on local projects
Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland - spent 2 weeks traveling with school’s Tour Choir to sing and perform in various locations across these three countries</p>

<p>I will also be sending an art supplement of my portfolio from my IB art class last year, and possibly a video dance supplement. My letters of recommendation are from last year’s IB English teacher and my current BC Calc teacher. </p>

<p>If anyone has any thoughts I'd love to hear them!</p>

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<p>Wow another chance I can love. You look great. Tell them you have no greater wish than to perform in one of their ensembles. Send the supplement. Apply ED.</p>

<p>Your musical talent is your in along with your impeccable test scores. The 700 in Math won’t hurt you. Do something artistically or socially relevant that weekend instead.</p>

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<p>Wow thank you so much, it is really great to hear that. I am currently working on my common application, including the essay, as well as the Williams supplement. Thank you for the insight about my math scores as well - I’m not positive yet about whether or not I will definitely retake them, but I really appreciate your feedback!</p>

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<p>Just remember, for Williams no one is 100%, but I give you greater than 80%. Have a back up, but I really think you have an excellent shot.You have a very strong application in an area they like, plus the grades and test scores. Nail those essays, and show the love.</p>

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<p>Hello Kmac0808, I agree with the aforementioned post. Definitely show the love, girl.</p>

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<p>Hahaha will do, thanks for all of the advice everyone!</p>

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<p>Impressive stats! Be sure to write your essays in a thoughtful, meaningful way that will make you stand out as a person. Colleges want to see that you have the brains, but also the heart! Good luck!</p>

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<p>u got this</p>