Do I Have ANY Chance At All?

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>I know people hate doing this but I really want to know if I have any chance of getting in at all or if I'm just wasting my time.</p>

<p>State: CT
- GPA: 3.98 UW, 4.75 W
- SAT: 2130 (680 math, 720 critical reading, 730 writing, essay 10)
- Ethnicity/gender: Caucasian female :(
- I've taken all honors classes since freshman year, 1 AP junior year (I got a 4 on the AP English exam) and I'm taking 3 APs senior year</p>

<ul>
<li>Member of National Spanish Honor Society</li>
<li>Member of National Honor Society</li>
<li>awarded the Yale University Book Award</li>
<li>Dedicated member of buildOn (volunteer organization) since freshman year</li>
<li>I participated in the buildOn leadership program during the summer of 2009</li>
<li>I've had a summer job as a junior associate at an Executive Recruiting Firm for two years </li>
<li>admitted into the 700 Club (for students who received over a 700 on any SAT test)</li>
</ul>

<p>In my spare time I play the guitar, take both digital and film photography and write.</p>

<p>I know my ECs are lacking and I don't have any leadership positions but do I have any chance at all of getting in or even getting waitlisted? And what can I do senior year to increase my chances?</p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

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<p>You do have a chance. If you weren’t a white OOS female I would say you have a very good chance, but alas you are in the most difficult admissions category. Definitely worth applying though.</p>

<p>Write good essays. Maybe work your photography and guitar playing into the optional essay.</p>

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<p>Ah, thank you! I’m definitely applying :slight_smile: It’s worth a shot.</p>

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<p>i think you have a pretty good chance. your gpa and sat scores are good. </p>

<p>just a question: how do you have a 4.75 W gpa with only 1 AP class?</p>

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<p>Along with that AP, I’ve taken 15 honors classes so far. Honors classes also contribute to the weighted GPA :)</p>

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<p>Any chance you’re the twin sister of waterpic18? She posted a similar post and is also from CT with similar stats and activities. If you are, just read the response I made to her post about never knowning until you apply and if you’re interested, there’s no harm in applying as long as you approach selective admission with the right attitude.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Ahaha no, we’re not twin sisters, but she’s a friend of mine! </p>

<p>Thanks for the response. I’m definitely applying :slight_smile: I’m staying positive!</p>

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<p>Got it. Well my response to her still rings true for most applicants.</p>