Chances???

Colleges and Universities A-Z Kenyon College
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<p>My name is Cooper and i go to a small Alternative school in Anchorage Alaska which does not offer AP courses. I have taken the hardest schedule possible, i think, and my teachers would agree. </p>

<p>GPA so far and raising a little more then 3.7</p>

<p>I am going to drive each morning to the bigger high school in town and take AP calc BC this year because my schedule allows. </p>

<p>SAT scores: All 650s i think, i'm going to retake it though, don't worry.</p>

<p>Easily have 3 strong letters of Rec.</p>

<p>Extra curriculars:
Wrote full length novel 9th grade
Wrote screen play and storyboarded a short-film 10th grade
Model UN: 9th 10th
Youngest certified Bridge Director in US:9th
JV soccer: 9th 10th
Sophmore class VP
Junior Class President
School president: 12th
Three completed gifted mentorships: One in opperating room of local hospital for 50 hours, next in emergency department of local hospital 50 hours, and one in Alaska Teen Media institute as a Reporter 50 hours.
Have written and done interviews for stories aired on Alaska Public radio and won awards.
Crew member at Coldstone Creamery for a year 10th-11th.
Soccer coach for U16 boys 10th; U12 girls 11th
Big brother for Big brother big sisters 11th and 12th
Volunteer in Emergency Department 100 hours.
Planned, proposed and organized School-wide Art Day, where artists from community came in and did workshops for an entire day. 11th
Volunteer for Barack Obama Campaign >100 hours. 11th-12th
more things that i just can't remember at this time.</p>

<p>I have already written my essay but am considering rewriting it. It is about a really intense experience i had during my mentorship in the emergency department when i saw a man die. Then it goes on to describe the conversation i had with the doctor afterwards and how instead of turning me off wanting to be a doctor, it strengthened my drive.</p>

<p>I enjoy athletics a lot and participating in school gov't. I want to be pre-med but also would like to dabble in foreign language, political science, econ and such. I want to study abroad or do research over years if economically feasable.
Any opinions on if I'm a good Kenyon fit and what my chances are, would be appreciated.
Cooper</p>

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<p>Kenyon would most likely be a good fit for your interests. I see no reason for you not to apply, best of luck!</p>

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<p>Hey Cooper, it's interesting how you seem to be interested in Bates and Kenyon at the same time. I was admitted to both schools for class of '12, but chose Bates over Kenyon. </p>

<p>Your regional status will really help you...but really focus on your essays. Thos essays both for Bates and Kenyon really really count. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I think it's great that you live in Alaska and volunteered extensively for Obama. That definately made me laugh! If you don't like your original essay I would consider writing about volunteering for his campaign and what it was like in Sarah Palin's home state</p>