<p>I am an international student; if I apply ED are my chances very low?</p>
<p>GPA: 3.7</p>
<p>Rank: top quarter</p>
<p>SAT: M: 710 CR: 620 W: 680</p>
<p>AP: Literature; World History; Calculus AB; Statistics (4)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
MUN (secretary)
Student Council (Vice President)
NHS
Sustainability
Music</p>
<p>Sports:
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Badminton</p>
<p>Depends on which country you are from. Seems like you go to an English-speaking school so you won’t have trouble with English and that stuff.
It’s always hard to tell, but I would always give it a shot. If you’re sure that no other college will ever be your first choice (I mean if you’re absolutely dedicated to Williams), ED will give you a boost. Have you taken subject tests?</p>
<p>Yes, I do go to an English speaking school. I haven’t taken subject test yet but I will be taking Math II and US History very soon.</p>
<p>Sorry, but you really don’t have much of a chance. ED gives a boost, but not enough to get past those numbers. The international applicant pool is notoriously competitive. Why do you want to ED?</p>
<p>Because I really want to get in to Williams. I was planning on ED because it would give me a significantly higher chance of getting accepted.</p>
<p>I think you misunderstood the nuance of my question. Everyone who applies to Williams probably wants to get in, so that doesn’t really distinguish you. What I was asking was whether you had any compelling reasons to want Williams over every other college.</p>
<p>the educational system, fact that it is a liberal-arts college, student-teacher ratio, campus, accreditation…</p>
<p>Haha, good. I’m glad you read the brochure. But hundreds of colleges in the U.S. have those same attributes. You actually don’t have to try to explain to me why you want to go - choosing a college is a very subjective process. The reason I asked the question (it seems like you still don’t get why) is that you have a small chance of getting in so you might want to reevaluate your choices. If you still want to ED, that’s up to you but I wouldn’t get my hopes up too much.</p>
<p>Being international at Williams definitely helps a lot! I think you have decent chances! Maybe bring up your SATs a little? Good luck!</p>
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<p>Your reading and writing skills are low for Williams so there will be a concern that you can’t do the work. They don’t want to accept students who need tutors, unless there is some other compelling hook like URM, virtuoso musician, or athletic powerhouse. I suggest you look elsewhere.</p>
<p>Sure, your numbers are low for Williams, but scores are not the whole story. There definitely are students with your scores that got in. They made it because there was something else that made them special or made them a good fit for Williams. Look at yourself and find that special thing that will make you stand yout and apply! But of course only if you’re 100% sure that Williams is exactly what you want. If you haven’t visited, it’s hard to tell for you.</p>