<p>Hey everyone. I'm applying to Colby ED. I'm wondering what you think my chances are.
Here are my stats
Rank: 11/520 (top 2%)
Average: 94.41 weighted average: 99.86
All Honors/APs 5 APS
senior year schedule- AP English Lit, AP Calc, AP Bio, AP Polysci, Romance Philology (Independent study course which concerns the evolution of language), Art
AP spanish didn't fit in my schedule and the school actually said that lack of language senior year can actually hurt you in admissions- was anyone else who was accepted in this situation?)
EC's:
AIDS/HIV prevention education group
Student teacher of spanish to elementary school
Varsity Tennis
Founder and President of a Club
National Honor Society
Curriculum coordinator of student teaching program
Piano Recitals at Nursing Home
Summer study abroad in Spain
Student ambassador in Australia
I haven't excelled nationally in my ec's but am quite devoted to all of them. Does anyone know if Bowdoin is looking for someone who has really achieved at a high level in their activities? Do you think my activies are sufficient?
Awards:
National English Academy Award
High school achievement awards in history, science, and spanish
National Honor Roll
Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors
My essays are good and quite unique (I assume) and my recs seem good.
I'll interview and express great interest in the school.
My SAT scores are below Colby's average, particularly the math.<br>
CR: 630 Math: 560 Writing:670 U.S. History: 670 Spanish: 620
Do you think my scores will really hurt me. Their not terrible- but not too close to Colby's average. I"m a strong student- but I just can't conquer the tests.<br>
Any input would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>I think you should apply to the other two Maine Colleges since they are SAT-optional and you are a strong student. Your ECs look good and I think you will stand a good chance in other colleges.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I am applying to Bowdoin and Bates too.</p>
<p>I agree with the SAT optional schools, but, at the same time, I feel liek you are not a weak applicant, per say. Everything about you looks stellar, except the SATs, which are moderately low, however, that doesn't deny you acceptance.</p>
<p>best of luck!</p>
<p>Drew</p>
<p>Well, thanks for the responses everyone. I was just deferred from Bowdoin ED so I'm hoping for better news from Colby. Does anyone think that I'm a match for Colby? Werd- were you deferred from Bowdoin?</p>