Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Scripps College
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<p>Hello! I'm a Junior in High School and I'm really interested in Scripps. I plan on applying early decision next year. But I need some guidance. I just received my SAT scores and I'm not happy with Critical Reading. I'm not sure if I should retake them. Before I tell you my scores, let me tell you more about myself to see if my scores will really make or break me. I'm in the top quarter of a very competitive school with a 3.75 weighted GPA (that will likely go up with the inclusion of AP classes next year). I'm in all Honors and AP classes, and I'm currently undertaking an independent study of Mandarin Chinese. I'm involved in my school's Microcredit club, where we make loans through Kiva.org to people in 3rd world countries. I'm in my school's gifted support program, so next year I'll have some really good recommendations. I'm not in that many clubs at school because I also work 3 days a week as a waitress at a cafe. I just got into the Barnard Pre-College Summer program, and last year I attended a Summer Writing Program at the University of Pennsylvania. I'm my school's newspaper editor, and I'm very interested in writing, both fiction and nonfiction. I've volunteered for 3 political campaigns, twice for my local Congresswoman and once for President Obama. I'm very passionate about politics and am active in many protests and rallies. I'm part of an advisory board for a local eating disorder prevention organization where I, and other girls, formulate the best approach for the organization when we visit schools to address students about body image.</p>

<p>Sigh, and finally, my SAT scores:
CR 620
M 680
W 720
Overall: 2020</p>

<p>Haha they seem so small in comparison to my paragraph.</p>

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<p>Your scores are right in the middle of the 50% range but it sounds like you have so much going for you. I am a parent so of course I think you should take them again just to see if you bring them up, but they won’t hurt you as is. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I was accepted and my scores were pretty similar to yours (680CR, 630M, and 730W). Also, it seems like you have harder classes/better extracurriculars than I do. So you should be perfectly fine :)</p>

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<p>Oh thank you guys so much!! I was so worried. Thank you thank you. :)</p>

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<p>I agree with lynch and revbon50.You’ll do fine! =D. I got in=D. How did you have a chance to volunteer for the Obama campaign anyways?</p>

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<p>My mom is the district director for a congresswoman so during the 2008 elections I had a lot of opportunities to volunteer. :slight_smile:
Thank you so much for the reassurance. Scripps is currently at the top of my list. I’m thinking of applying early decision.</p>