<p>I'm mulling a visit to check some Philly schools out and, because of the rep Swarthmore has (almost as tough as HYP in terms of admission) and their close relation, I figured I couldn't get in. But now I'm having second thoughts. Should I even bother?</p>
<p>GPA-
Projected 97/98ish on a 100 pt scale over 3 years. Amazing 4.3 at frosh year school in a different state.
Will not be ranked.
Took one AP (US History) junior year and will take AP English, AP Gov, and AP Econ next year. These are the only non-math and science (or music theory and art, but whatever) APs offered at my school. It isn't too late to switch into AP bio or physics, but I don't think I'll do well in either (not well enough to get a respectable AP score or grade) and it seems that taking non-AP physics seems like a good fit for me. Definitely not doing AP Calc...lol, I'm not a mathie.</p>
<p>SAT-
1st Time:
690 CR
650 Math
700 Writing
=1340/2040</p>
<p>2nd Time:
720 CR
670 Math
780 Writing
=1390/2170</p>
<p>I live in Pennsylvania and go to a small public high school in a college town that sends many, many grads to top schools, especially compared to others in the area. Silver Medal USNWR High School. Although I'm not that crazy about the school itself, the kids are phenomenal.</p>
<p>ECs include multiple tourney wins in debate, a 30+ hr a week job plus a rec from employer, countless hours during campaign season and a rec from the county party chair, and hundreds upon hundreds of service hours.</p>
<p>What are my chances RD for Poli Sci? How significant of a boost would I get from ED?</p>