Chances - Regular Decision

Colleges and Universities A-Z Colgate University
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<p>White Male
GPA - 3.93 weighted
Class Rank - 40 out of 331 (approx. top 12%)
SAT - 1950
ACT - 29
SATIIs - 570 and 590 (I know, those hurt, retaking but I do not even think they are mandatory for Colgate if I remember correctly)
Classes - All honors since sophomore year (forced to take a couple level 2 classes at my first school freshman year), and took AP English last year and got a 4 on the exam. I am taking AP Government and Politics, AP Statistics, and AP Economics this year.
Activities:
- Concert Band for three years (1st seat for one), Upper level Symphony Band (I auditioned to get in) - Alto Sax
- Jazz Band for 3 years - Alto Sax
- Varsity Ski Team - Freshman year before I switched schools
- Ski team for a mountain in Vermont through VARA for 3 years
- History National Honors Society for 2 years
- Worked at a beach club all summer - 40 hrs/week
- Work at lawn company throughout year when needed
- Sufficient Community Service including soup kitchens, fundraiser for my music program, and volunteering through rec department.
Other: Not sure if it means much, but I have two cousins going there currently, both sophomores. Also, cannot remember if Colgate is need-blind, but I am not applying for need based financial aid. </p>

<p>Right now I am considering this a "fit" school if I had to group it into a category. GPA and rank could rise by end of 1st semester because I think I am doing quite well right now, but I do not want to jinx anything. But just let me know what you think - Thanks!</p>

<p>PS - Any other Qs let me know.</p>

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<p>I won’t say you are a “shoo-in” at Colgate due to your exam scores which certainly should be higher. </p>

<p>It’s hard to say how impressive a GPA really is since it depends on the high school and how tough it is, but Colgate Admissions may know your school. From your high school class rank, it would appear reaonably tough. </p>

<p>Your music and sports and other activities show you are active and interested. </p>

<p>It’s really hard to guess about a student who appears to be in the middle of the applicant pool, at best, but I’d say you have some chance but that Colgate would be a bit of a stretch for you. If it’s not your top school, but just one of many, then I wouldn’t count on it, by any means. If it’s your top choice, then also apply but be sure to buffer your applications with a good number of other more likely schools. </p>

<p>Admissions is a bit of a crap shoot, and Admissions may see things about you that they really do like. Maybe someone there needs an Alto Sax? Or maybe they like the fact that your cousins are there? You just never know. I’d retake the SAT’s and do your best, write a great application essay, and apply. If you don’t, you’ll always wonder. If you do, you never know.</p>