Chances?

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<p>I'm thinking of applying to Dickinson, and I'm curious as to what my chances might be. </p>

<p>STATS (sorry this is so long!):
I'm a Senior ('08)</p>

<p>Location: CA, USA
School type: v. competitive public in the Bay Area.</p>

<p>SAT I: CR: 800, M: 760, W: 800 - 2360
SAT II: Math IIC: 720 (retaking?), Bio (M) 750, US History 790
Courses: Hardest courseload; self studied 1 AP Soph year & am going to self-study 1 more this year.</p>

<p>Rank/GPA: School doesn't rank, but at least top 10%; UW ~3.89. 4.0 (UW) junior year, so a bit of a rising trend.
Courses for senior year:
-> Wind Ensemble
-> AP Economics
-> AP Physics C
-> AP AB Calculus
-> AP German (or TA; I'm technically "done" with German)
-> AP English Lit
-> Robotics Team
-> Jazz Ensemble</p>

<p>APs:
Soph - US Government, 4 (self-study); German, 5 (non-native speaker; it was my sophomore year, and 2nd year of German)
Junior - Biology, 5, US History, 5
Senior - Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, AB Calculus, English Language, Comparative Government (self-study)</p>

<p>Essays: Should be good; writing is one of my strengths and the English department is great with reading over essays, etc.</p>

<p>Recs:
Teachers - at least one will be fabulous, and I think I've got another couple great ones I could use
Counselor - very good
Supplemental - good; i'll be getting them from my work & maybe from music teachers/conductors/etc?</p>

<p>ECs:
*Political:
- JSA (Secretary 11, first year of chapter. should be some kind of officer 12 as well)
- MUN (10-12)
- Senior Editor of the Partisan Review (school political journal) (12), Associate Editor (11)</p>

<p>*Musical:
- Big Band Jazz Ensemble (Lead trumpet, 11, should be 12)...we went to the Monterey Jazz festival this year, and are applying again for next year as well as for Essentially Ellington
- Ensemble Club (VP 9-11, should be 12 as well)
- Saxophone quartet (manager/tenor sax; since 8th grade), CMEA Solo& Ensemble CP/Superior (9)
- El Camino Youth Symphony's Wind orchestra: tenor sax 10-12
- El Camino Youth Symphony's Senior Symphony: trumpet 12
- Trumpet (7 years); CMEA festival band (11), auditioning for State & County (12)
- Saxophone (4 years); All-NorCal Honor band (11), auditioning for State (12)</p>

<p>*German:
- German Club (President 11 & hopefully 12)
- AATG National German Exam (Level III 10, 96th %ile, Level IV, 99th %ile 11)
- AATG win-a-trip-to-germany thing got to interview round (10), gave up chance to win (a girl from my school won; in all honesty my German > hers) as a Junior in order to work over the summer
- Eva Cohen award for German (10)
- German Honour Society (10-12)</p>

<p>*Athletic:
- Track & Field (JV 9-10, V 11-12)</p>

<p>*Work/Community Service:
- Work at the local Junior Museum & Zoo teaching science classes/summer camps to kids, including one currently to build a giant trebuchet (14' throwing arm. it's AWESOME). For summer: Counselor (summer before 11), Assistant Director (summer before 12): this position is usually reserved for college students. I'm going to get a rec from my boss here, which should be great.
- Assistant teaching science classes at the JM&Z (11), teaching my own classes (12)
- Community service: >100 hours (probably approaching 200) from working at CMEA band festivals & CITing for my camps (8-10).
- unique experienceish: I work at my local Junior Museum, and I'm teaching a class to build a large trebuchet (14' throwing arm) with about 7 kids.</p>

<p>*Misc:
- NCTE Nominee (11 and hopefully winner!
- 3rd place local story contest (9).
- Dep't awards in Science (10), Social Studies (10), & Foreign Language (German 9).
- Robotics team (12), which generally goes to FIRST Nationals.</p>

<p>I'd like to major in International Relations/Political Science/Int'l Studies & Cell Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.</p>

<p>Any guess on my chances? Thanks!!</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance at getting accepted to Dickinson with your stats, EC's, and athletics. If you are really interested in the school, try to arrange an interview. Definitely show interest. If you can't visit Dickinson, make sure you contact your area admissions counselor. Just call the admissions office to find out his or her name and contact info. Perhaps that person will be visiting your school this fall. From what I understand, he or she will be the first one to review your application. Try to visit the school, sit in on some classes, etc. Dickinson is a great school, but visiting is the best way to find out if it would be a be a good match for YOU. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Dickinson is one of my Dream college probably apply there early. I am an Intl' and don't have such high SAT scores as heerothewizard but pretty enough Diverse ECAs and good GPA.</p>

<p>I already graduated from Highschool
Location: Nepal
SAT I: October 6th, 07
SAT II: Math IIC: 750 (retaking?), Phy 700(retaking), Chemistry 690(retaking)
Toefl: Result not published yet(taken PBT exams)
Courses: If you study then you will know how hard is our courses we must study calculus(differential equns) in Junior year.</p>

<p>Rank/GPA: School doesn't rank, but at least top 5%; GPA-3.5 to 3.75</p>

<p>Essays: Should be good but I'm an Intl' it wont be as good as Us students.</p>

<p>Recs:
Teachers - Two from Physics and Maths teachers
Counselor - I don't know how will she write.
Supplemental - i'll be getting them from my work & from computer and english teachers</p>

<p>Ecs:</p>

<p>*Computer
-Member of college Computer Graphics and Arts Club(11,12)
-Organized and took part in Intra/Inter college Web and Graphics designing competition(11,12)
-Training in Web designing and "C" Programming(11)
-Took part in Workshop organized by College computer council(11).
- Gaming competition and others(11,12) (Bit funny)</p>

<p>*Technology
-Constructed Automaton named ROVER for annual science Exhibition, 2006.(11)
-Reconstrucetd ROVER and Hovercraft for Inter college Science Exhibition.( Post 12)</p>

<p>*Theatre
-Best actor/Comedian throughout Freshman and Sophomore years(9,10)
-Member of high school's Drama Committe(11/12).
-Organized the play "MATCHMAKER" by Thorten Wilder which was broadcasted in nationally acclaimed Kantipur Television channel(11).
-Organized and took part in various plays like: The taming of the Shrew, Fools, One flew over the cuckoo's nest(9,10,11)</p>

<p>*Varsity sports(not much)
- Took part in Intra college Cricket competition(12).
-Took part in Intra college Table tennis competition(11/12).</p>

<p>*Work and community service
- Private Tutor to grade 6th students(10,11,12 and still continuing)
-Part time Web and Graphic Designer to an Private Agency(post 12-still continuing).
- Volunteered as a table tennis coach, teaching less advantaged students as a member of Partnership in Education(11).
- Conducted project under Sustainable Tourism and forest development(12)
- Worked for the Water booklet project organized by Peace Child, United Kingdom(12) (How rude they didn't even send me the certificates)</p>

<p>*Quiz Wiz
- Member of high school Quiz committe(11/12).
- Took part in various quiz competitions and various Awards(9/10)(mostly first prize)
- organized Intra school quiz competition (10)</p>

<p>*Misc
-Won Intra school debate tournament (10)
- Took part in various folk dances and songs(9/10)</p>

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<p>You 2 have to be joking. You're both slam dunks @ Dickinson. Pack your bags for Carlisle, once home of the Carlisle Indians. Trivia: What famous individual once played for this team?</p>

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<p>Really Whistle Pig? Do I have any chances? I still doubt until I get my SAT 1 scores because the competition is very tough.</p>

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<p>Fair question, and of course those are important. I'm "extrapolating" from your SAT IIs, and betting on your great success on SAT Is.</p>

<p>btw, how is it that you've reversed your test-taking?</p>

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<p>actually I already graduated from High school. I took SAT2 as soon as I completed my final year exams and still preparing for SAT 1 because I am an Intl' and I have problem with Vocabulary section as other intl's do. Critical reading is really a nightmare. n Whistle Pig how much did you score in your SAT1.</p>