Chances? :)

College Search & Selection
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<p>I think I've posted this in the right area.</p>

<p>just finished my junior year and so far Bucknell is my number one choice. I fell in love when i visited this year. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else, but I'm also visiting Wake Forest, Elon, Villanova, and Gettysburg this summer since my parents want to look at some other places. If I don't like any of them too much, I'm thinking of applying early to Bucknell. I was wondering what my chances for all of those schools would be?
Thanks! :)</p>

<p>Gender: F
Location: Pennsylvania
High School: Public
High School Type: rarely sends grads to top schools</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.89
GPA - Weighted: 0.00 (school doesn't weight)
Class Rank: 4th out of 168</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 600
SAT I Critical Reading: 710
SAT I Writing: 650</p>

<p>math is a little low maybe?, unsure if I should retake?
Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Science Olympiad 7-12</p>

<p>Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science 10-12
National Honor Society 10-12
Reach-Hei 11-12
Who's Who scholar
Junior Leadership 11
Gifted Program
Youth Salute
Envirothon 11 and probably 12</p>

<p>Leadership positions: Youth Task Force president 10-12
NHS President 12</p>

<p>Athletic Status - Field Hockey- Varsity 4 years
Summer Leauge 9-12
Club team 9,10,12</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work: Youth Task Force 6 year member
Service hours from NHS </p>

<p>Honors and Awards: National Honor Society 10-12
High Honors 9-12
Top 5% 9-12
PJAS -1st award regionals;1st award State in 2010
-1st Award regionals; 2nd award at states 2011
TCMC Research Fellowship
PA Science Talent Search Winner 2011</p>

<p>Also, essays and reccomendation letters should be really good</p>

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<p>I think you would have a good chance applying ED at Bucknell. Let’s go Pens.</p>

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<p>Test Scores
Middle 50% of
First-Year Students Percent Who Submitted Scores
SAT Critical Reading: 590 - 670 70%
SAT Math: 630 - 710 70%
SAT Writing: 600 - 690 70%
ACT Composite: 27 - 31 40%</p>

<p>Your math score is in the lower 25%. You should retake the SAT.</p>

<p>Have you discussed with your parents as to whether they will pay all costs? If you need financial aid, look into all the issues concerning that…how much your family will pay, how much your family can qualify for, what kind of aid you might get, etc.</p>

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<p>As long as you retake SAT, I think you have an excellent shot. GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>First I’ll start off by saying you’re not alone in falling in love with Bucknell. I visited a few months ago and loved it as well. It seems like you have really good chances, especially ED. I’m sure you know by now that demonstrated interest is important at Bucknell so maybe try emailing your admissions counselor, just to stay in touch. I would try and raise your math SAT score though, as it is a bit low. Other than, looks good. Good luck and go islanders!</p>

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<p>Ok thanks for the input everyone! Ill definitly retake SATs. And as for financial aid, ive been talking it over with my parents recently</p>

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<p>I think your chances are very good for ED, if you get your SAT math up about 30 pts., your chances will be even better. In addition I’d take the ACT.</p>