Chances, Please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Barnard College
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<p>Hi, I’m a senior at a little-known public school from a small town, but I would LOVE to attend Barnard College. I fell in love with Barnard when I first read about it in a college guide book and even began to read its webpage as often as the New York Times. I’m so nervous to apply in less than a month, as I’m applying early decision, so I wanted to post my statistics to ease my nerves or perhaps brace myself for a sadder outcome. I understand that only admissions staff can really know how I compare, but please offer me as much insight as you can. Thank you!
GPA- 3. 9 (unweighted)
I’ve taken three AP classes and their respective tests:
Chemistry (3), Statistics (4), and English Language and Composition (4)
I’ve taken five years of honors French.
I took the ACT and scored a 30: 35 in English, 33 in reading, 30 in math, 33 in writing, and 22 in science. My science really hurt my overall score.
My extracurriculars- National Honor Society, French Club
I have also been working since I was thirteen. I’ve worked at various restaurants. </p>

<p>What do you think my chances are of being accepted into Barnard College? Thanks again.</p>

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<p>I remember how hard it was for my daughter when she was in the college application process and wondering if/where she could get in. One useful thing her HS counselors gave us was the common data set info for schools she was considering - so I’ve copied Barnards set below. If nothing else it will tell you how your scores line up with the 2010 enrolling class. And of course one thing is for sure - You can’t get in if you don’t apply! Good Luck. </p>

<p>Common Data set Students entering 2010-2011
Total Apps 4618
Total Acceptances 1285
Total Waitlist 921
Total Admitted from Waitlist 52</p>

<pre><code>25th percentile 75th percentile
</code></pre>

<p>SAT CR 630 730
SAT Math 620 710
SAT Writing 650 750
ACT Composite 28 32</p>

<p>476 enrolling students submitted SAT Scores. The breakdown (*with their rounding) was as follows: </p>

<p>SAT CR %<br>
700-800 40% (190 enrolled students*)<br>
600-699 46% (219 students)
500-599 13% (62 students)<br>
400-499 2% (10 students)
300-399 0<br>
200-299 0 </p>

<p>SAT Math %<br>
700-800 33% (157 enrolled students)
600-699 52% (258 students)<br>
500-599 14% (67 students)<br>
400-499 1% (5 students)<br>
300-399 0<br>
200-299 0 </p>

<p>SAT Writing%
700-800 50% (238 students)
600-699 40% (190 students)
500-599 9% (43 students)
400-499 1% (5 students)
300-399 0<br>
200-299 0 </p>

<p>ACT Composite
203 enrolling students submitted ACT Score as follows:
30-36 60% (121.8 Students)
24-29 33% (69.99 students)
18-23 7% (14.21 students)
The common data set didn’t list a breakdown between the sections.</p>

<p>The GPA using 4.0 scale of enrolling students was as follows:
3.75 or higher 70% of those reporting*
3.5-3.74 20%
3.25-3.49 7%
3.0-3.24 3%</p>

<p>Sources:
<a href=“http://barnard.edu/sites/default/files/inline/common_data_set_2010-11.pdf[/url]”>http://barnard.edu/sites/default/files/inline/common_data_set_2010-11.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Data Book: <a href=“http://barnard.edu/sites/default/files/inline/2011databook_0.pdf[/url]”>http://barnard.edu/sites/default/files/inline/2011databook_0.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;