Do I have a shot?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Colgate University
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<p>State:NJ</p>

<p>Intended Major: Chemistry</p>

<p>Grades and Tests:
ACT: 31W 31M 29R 30S (30SS)(29C)
SAT I- 1920-M630,W640,R650
SAT II- 710 MathI and 720 Chemistry
GPA- 4.385 weighted
Class Rank- top 10%
Most classes (6 out of 7 each year) were either AP if offered or Honors)</p>

<p>Senior Schedule
AP Calculus AB
AP Environmental Science
AP Government
AP Physics B
International Business
Honors English
My current senior grades are straight A's. My junior grades were straight A's as well and showed an upward trend from sophomore (a B+) and freshman year two (B+ and B-).</p>

<p>Extracurricular/Achievements:
Captain Varsity Cross Country (4 years, 1st team All Section)
Captain Varsity Tennis (4 years, 2nd Doubles)
Treasurer of Key Club
National Honor Society
600+ hours volunteer/community service at local church.
Pilgrimage to Canada With the handicapped
President of Our schools "green team"
Youth Group
Club Volleyball 3 years
Varsity indoor track 3 years</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a very good chance at Colgate, particularly because you combine strong academics with other interests, particularly athletics, kind of a Colgate “thing”. Have you made any contact with the athletic department, talked to a Colgate running or tennis coach, or let anyone know about your athletic abilities? You might want to do that, and if they like you a lot and need someone like you, you might have an ally in the admissions process. </p>

<p>But, as I always say, admissions are kind of a funny thing, and you really do never know who they will want and why they don’t always admit people you are sure they would admit. So, you never know . . . but you surely cannot be admitted unless you apply. I think you have a very good chance, though, at Colgate. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you! I’ll try and contact one of the coaches and see of they’re interested in me, I’m definitely applying! Thank you for taking the time to respond!</p>