Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi!</p>

<p>I am a rising senior and was wondering what my chances would be at the following schools and potentially if there would be any merit scholarships I would be eligible for: Brown, Gettysburg, Loyola University Maryland, Lafayette, Juniata, Washington College, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Mount St. Mary's, Wake Forest, and University of Maryland.</p>

<p>Stats:
ACT - C- 32 E- 33 M- 29 R - 30 S - 35 (writing score is not available yet)
GPA - 3.95 (unweighted, my school doesn't weight)
Rank - n/a (school doesn't rank)
Will have taken 7 AP classes (English Lang, Environmental Science, and U.S. History in Junior year and Biology, Calc AB, English Lit, and French in Senior year)
On the honor roll - 9, 10, 11</p>

<p>ECs:
JV Tennis - 9,10, 11 (#3 doubles freshmen year, #1 doubles sophomore year, #1 singles junior year, and co-captain junior year) ---> will continue to play senior year
Volunteer with adults with developmental disabilities - 10, 11, 12
Junior Tennis Team through USTA - 11 (intermediate level)
Golf Club - 9 (probably won't include this though)
Ring Dance Decorating Committee - 11 (probably won't include this either)
Member of Rho Kappa Alpha (History Honor Society)
Member of NSHS (National Science Honor Society)
Member of Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
Environmental science internship - 10 (completed a vast variety of soil tests, designed our own experiments in groups, and published our findings)
Internship with an internal medicine specialist - 12</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>Am I correct in guessing that you’re a Maryland resident? If so, all the colleges are in the low-match to safe range for you other than Wake Forest (mid-to-high match) and Brown (high reach). Are you looking for scholarships? Otherwise, it’s a curious list, albeit rather refreshing after seeing so many reach-heavy lists from other students. I’m just surprised that you haven’t included Temple, Pitt, Fordham, Villanova, Lehigh, GWU, American, and other colleges that are strong matches for you academically. </p>

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<p>Yes, I am a Maryland resident and hoping for a bit of scholarship money. I’m also mostly looking at smaller liberal arts schools. I plan on majoring in biology or possibly double majoring with biology and environmental science. I’ve had trouble finding match schools that I think would be a good fit. </p>

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<p>Have you considered either Ursinus or Muhlenberg? They are both smaller liberal arts colleges with great biology programs that you might get some money from…</p>

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<p>Okay! I will definitely look into them. Thanks!</p>