<p>Hi everyone,
I'm tremendously stressed out about applications & interviews (right around the corner!) so I really feel I need to ask someone about my chances. </p>
<p>SITUATION:
I visited the College of William and Mary this year and fell in love with it (especially given its relatively small class sizes, its Honor system (new for me, as I'm from a Public HS), and its overall close-knit atmosphere).
I'm hoping to study economics, as I LOVED my Macroeconomics course this year and want to continue in my studies.
Because I loved the school and feel that it is the best fit for me out of all of the colleges and Universities I've looked at, I have chosen to interview there this summer (July 3rd), and will apply Early Decision this fall. </p>
<p>Given my statistics (below), do I stand any chance at being admitted to William & Mary?</p>
<p>MY STATS:
The source of my worries....
-I'm OOS (NJ), White, and Female
-I attend a public high school ranked 174th in the country which recently received a Blue Ribbon award.
-I'm part of a class of approximately 440 students
-School doesn't rank, but according to our school profile, I would be among the top 15% if I were part of the class of 2012.</p>
<p>Academics:
-GPA: 3.6 UW/4.12 W; Sophomore year brought me down (family issues), but overall I've had a strong upward trend since then.
-SATs: 2090 (700 CR/ 630 M/ 760 W)~bummer, but will retake in Oct.
Since W&M only considers the 1600 SAT, I have a 1330.
-ACTs: Still waiting for these.
-SAT IIs: 730 USH, 720 Italian; might take Math II next fall if ACTs don't come through
-APs:
10th: European History (5)
11th: US Government, Macroeconomics, and Lang (waiting for scores)
12th: Psychology, Statistics, Literature, and Italian; may take Microeconomics online and/or re-study APUSH</p>
<p>Other Experiences:
-APUSH at Princeton the summer between 9th and 10th, and received a B+ (:( )
-Calc I at local CC this summer in lieu of AP Calc AB
-Calc II and III next summer at the same CC </p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Field Hockey (9)
Spring Musical (9)
School Choir (9-12)
A Cappella Choir and Voices Women's Ensemble (10-12)
CJMEA Region II Mixed Chorus (10 and probably 12; not 11 because I was sick on the A.D.)
Ridge Political Review (11- Staff Writer, 12- Editor; independent, student-run journal of politics, economics, and international relations)
Junior Statesmen of America (11-12; Chapter Representative & Founding Member)
Academic League (11-JV, 12-V)
NJ Audubon Society Staff Assistant/ Volunteer (F10-SU11)
NJAS Summer Camp Counsellor (really a 6-week, 9-hr/day volunteer position) (SU10-11)
May add National Honor Society onto this list come September (didn't make the first round because of an issue with forms, but have been told I have a very good shot this time).</p>
<p>(Possibly) Notable/ Interesting Hobbies:
-Photography (8-12; h/b taking as many art photos as possible, selling prints this summer)
-Scuba Diving (11-12 and beyond; trying to take my photography underwater)
-Reading and applying classic Political Philosophy to my studies (I've found the philosophies of Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau, Voltaire, and Machiavelli both interesting and useful since I took Honors World History freshman year. I was very glad I'd read Rousseau's <i>Social Contract<i>, Locke's <i> Treatise on Government <i>, and Voltaire's <i> Candide <i> by the time I got to Euro, APUSH, and US Government.)</i></i></i></i></i></i></p><i><i><i>
<p>Recommendations (two which I have high hopes for):
-1 from my AP Macro/ US Government teacher, who knows of my talent for writing and my persistence in learning economics and government. I performed well in her class, and I formed a close relationship with her (she often acted as a mentor/advisor on both personal and academic levels).
-1 from my Precalculus teacher, who saw me perform very well in her class. She knows that I am very inquisitive and ambitious, and I greatly benefited from her advice and assistance while I was in the process of signing up for Calc. </p>
<p>Thank you so much, in advance, for taking the time to read this post and for giving me your feedback!</p>
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