Chances :)

<p>hello :) i'm from NJ, so OOS, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what my chances are/what i can do to improve my chances. I go to a public county academy (all honors, specializing in communications).</p>

<p>-Female
-White
-Junior
Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.8
PSAT: 1950
SAT: 1910 CR: 600 M: 640 W: 670
(It was the first time i took them, I am taking them again in March, and then again in June or September)
I plan on taking SAT II's in May. (I think literature, spanish, and math level 1. i might take math level 2 instead of spanish)</p>

<p>Schedule (My school only has honor classes- no APs. we get college credits for Spanish IV, Calculus, and Creative Writing [English IV]):</p>

<p>Freshman: World History, Geometry, English I, Biology, Spanish II, Health, Gym, Intro to Digital Video, Computer Applications, Intro to TV/Radio, Public Speaking</p>

<p>Sophomore: US History I, Alg 2/Trig, English II, Physics, Spanish III, Health, Gym, Illustration and Design (Graphic Design and Drawing/Painting), Journalism</p>

<p>Junior: US History II, Precalculus, English III, Chemistry, Spanish IV, Health, Gym, Media Writing, Live Studio Production (Morning TV show), Illustration and Design II</p>

<p>Senior: History Through Film, Research Paper, Public Relations, Calculus, Statistics, 3 month internship, Spanish V, Forensic Chemistry, Creative Writing [English IV], Health, Gym, Advanced Television Production (That or E-Commerce, I'm not sure yet)</p>

<p>Clubs:
Chorus (Co-founder, co-president): 10, 11
Dance Club (They cut this club in the budget after last year) 9, 10
NHS: 11
Drama Club (Small part in fall play, Female lead in spring play): 11
Multicultural Club: 9, 11
Broadcast (Television/Radio) Club: 11
Instructional Council: My school just introduced students into the previously all faculty council for the general improvement of school climate and suggestions. I am one of the 3 students on it. 11
Honor Code Council: Once again, my school just started this. I am one of the two students that represent my grade, on a council of students and teachers. 11
Student Ambassador (Give students tours and lead opening presentations at information sessions/open houses): 9, 10, 11</p>

<p>Sports/Activities:
Soccer (JV): 9, 10
Basketball (Freshman): 9
Traveling Soccer: 9, 10, 11
Dance: Age 3-present, currently 3 classes a week</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
Through NHS, chaired a Toy Drive, helping out a local police department: 11
Coached 1st-4th grade recreational soccer team: 11
Coached 7th and 8th grade recreational basketball team: 10, 11
Sing at church in choir: 11
Taught vacation bible school for grades 5th and 6th: 9, 10, 11
Was on gift-auction committee for a down syndrome walk 11
Was on gift-auction committee for "students to students day" (for children with special needs) 11</p>

<p>Jobs:
Summer job at a snack bar/restaurant on the boardwalk: 9, 10, 11
Babysitting (Once every other week or so) 9, 10, 11</p>

<p>I guess for my essay I plan on talking about how growing up close with a cousin with severe disabilities and another cousin with behavioral issues has made me interested in psychology and has helped me grow as a person.</p>

<p>I'm going to visit in the summer, and doing the interview.</p>

<p>Thanks for reading all of this :D</p>

<p>Glad to hear you’re interested in W&M.</p>

<p>Your course selection appears to be quite strong. Your GPA without context is hard to evaluate but if you have mostly As you’re doing well.</p>

<p>We certainly encourage any student to take the SAT multiple times or to try the ACT at least once (if you’re good at science you may want to try the ACT). Since we only consider your best score it can’t hurt you. A 1240 (Critical Reading + Math) is bit below our overall middle 50% range and decently below our out-of-state middle 50% range so hopefully trying the test again will make you more competitive in thsi particular area of our review process. </p>

<p>Your extracurricular resume looks very promising so far. Just try to maintain many of your activities in 12th so that you demonstrate depth and consistency to the Committee. Also continue to maintain or pursue leadership positions.</p>

<p>Glad to hear you’re coming to campus this summer for an interview. That allows you to put your personality into the application which is always interesting and helpful to the Committee.</p>

<p>For more on any applicant’s chances, check out our Admit It! Blog ([W&M</a> Blogs Chance Me](<a href=“http://blogs.wm.edu/2010/12/14/chance-me/]W&M”>http://blogs.wm.edu/2010/12/14/chance-me/))</p>