Do I even have a chance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Swarthmore College
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<p>Chance threads are basically the bane of CC and I'm so sorry but do I even have a chance of getting in if I applied? Because I would go ahead and apply if it weren't for my math + SAT II scores.</p>

<p>SAT: 2110 (800 W, 730 CR, 580 M)
SAT IIs: 680 Lit, 630 USH
gpa: 4.29 W/3.88 UW
course load: moderately difficult. I took maybe half of the honors courses offered in 9th/10th but all offered in 11th/12th, and I've taken 2/4 offered APs
ECs: not actually that impressive. Focus on theatre & children ministries at my church</p>

<p>I was rejected Wellesley ED, if that means anything.</p>

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<p>You always have a chance. I am also not aware of the kick ED gives at Wellesley, but do know that overall, the acceptance rates there are a bit higher than other co-ed schools of similar quality. However saying that you always have a chance, if you are thinking of using your other ED ‘wildcard’, You might want to look at a slightly different set of schools. Did you consider Bryn Mawr? It’s part of the consortium. I know my son who is involved in theater productions at Swat just finished a production where one of the players was from Bryn Mawr.</p>

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<p>Yeah, Bryn Mawr is on my list (depending on the reply I get from my admissions counselor about the testing policy). Thanks :)</p>

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<p>sarahchristine,
I agree with GvAMom that you stand a better chance at Bryn Mawr than Swarthmore. I don’t mean to sound harsh, just trying to be realistic knowing how competitive Swarthmore is. Your SAT scores are a bit low for Swat and the fact that you describe your course load as “moderately” difficult, also raises a red flag. Swarthmore is quite intense academically and many applicants will have taken many more AP classes and exams. I understand that your school only offers two, and that would be taken into account, but your application would look stronger if you had taken all 4, done well in them and done well on the AP exams. Swarthmore’s admission rate this past year was only 14%. Those are “long” odds for virtually any applicant.</p>

<p>Check out this link, looking specifically at sections C7 and C9 <a href=“http://www.swarthmore.edu/Documents/administration/ir/cds2012.pdf[/url]”>http://www.swarthmore.edu/Documents/administration/ir/cds2012.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you, @momof3sons. I was pretty sure it’s a crapshoot, but I just wanted a second opinion before I took it off my list. </p>

<p>Looks like I won’t be applying. Thank you both :)</p>

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<p>sarahchristine,
I wasn’t suggesting in any way, shape or form that you should not apply. Just that you be realistic about your chances. Good luck with your applications and I’m sure you’ll find a great school that you’ll love and will love you back. :)</p>

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<p>^You are so active on this thread, I am starting to think you’re Rebecca Chopp… who is married with three sons.</p>

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<p>buddy207207, you should have warned me to finish my coffee before I read your post. Seriously, though, President Chopp has enough to do running Swarthmore and reimagining the liberal arts education. [President</a> Rebecca Chopp Explores Why Liberal Arts Colleges Are at Forefront of Higher Education in New Book :: News & Events :: Swarthmore College](<a href=“http://www.swarthmore.edu/news-and-events/president-rebecca-chopp-explores-why-liberal-arts-colleges-are-at-forefront-of-higher-education-in-new-book.xml]President”>President Rebecca Chopp Explores Why Liberal Arts Colleges Are at Forefront of Higher Education in New Book :: News & Events :: Swarthmore College)</p>

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<p>Buddy,</p>

<p>Mom of 3 knows too much to be R Chopp. I gotta believe it’s someone connected to admissions…which I applaud if it’s the case. These boards spin soooooo much, and feeling the angst on the pages, it’s good to have a trustworthy voice of reason. I think the answers above are fair and honest. The person asking the question deserves honest feedback. There are some question marks in the posted stats, but this kid is gonna be OK. Bryan Mawr is a great analogue to Wellesley, and anyone accepted there should be excited by the opportunity ahead, not depressed by what might have been. </p>

<p>Sarah…Bryn Mawr is a great school and a really good suggestion (IMO). You’re obviously bright given your scores…just keep plugging away and you’ll find the right spot. Good luck!</p>

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<p>buddy207207,
LOL to your Rebecca Chopp comment. I can assure everyone that my initials are NOT R.C., nor do i work in Swarthmore Admissions. I try to restrict my comments to things I actually know about and tend to be more active this time of the year when students are starting to “freak out.” I do happen to be a college counselor (as in I help students with the general process of college admissions) so I do know quite a bit about the process in general. I happen to know quite a bit about Swarthmore because my family has a “relationship” with the college going back to 2003. ;)</p>