Chances????

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bates College
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<p>I have a 3.2 GPA. Although I don’t know if this matters but I go to The Dalton School. Does coming from a New York private school hurt my chances? I got a 2.78 Freshman year and I have gotten better and better each year.</p>

<p>I got a 30 on the ACT. I took 1 SAT II (Chemistry) and got a 710. I plan on taking Math 2C I expect something like a 750 on that.</p>

<p>I have a good amount of ECs: I worked at a local synagogue, tutored kids in Harlem, worked at a non-profit thrift shop for aids research, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s office, School Newspaper (Staff Writer), Editor in Chief of Tiger Wire (Sports Magazine), Varsity Football and Varsity Lacrosse.</p>

<p>How much does it help my chances if I apply ED?</p>

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<p>Don't underestimate the value of a name NYC private school. Colleges do not discriminate against private schools. Bates knows exactly what kind of school Dalton is and I am sure that your Guidance Conselor (or whatever name they go by), has some sort of relationship with Bates. </p>

<p>My son went to another private school on the west side and was probably in the top 20% of his class and he got in to Bates. I believe it was the quality and name of his private school that helped gain him acceptance.</p>

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<p>A higher percentage (as much as 10% I have seen documented) of kids get in if they apply ED. However, you should be absolutely sure Bates is the school for you before you apply ED, because ED is binding.</p>