<p>It is my DREAM school, but I am an OOS (NJ) female and I keep hearing how hard it is for my demographic. I want to be a Colonial American History Teacher, so W&M is perfect, but I do not want to be set on a school that I will not get into.
I just finished my sophomore year, so I do not have SAT scores yet, but my average is about a 96 (weighted) will all honors classes and I am taking 3 APs and 2 honors next year also.<br>
Unfortunately, I am in the 2nd decile, but by the end of next year I should be in the 1st.</p>
<p>Do I have ANY chance of getting in if I apply Early Decision(*It was supposed to say ED in the question, sorry)?<br>
Does my intended major change my chances?</p>
<p>its hard to say at this point… but you better have good grades and test scores since you are out of state. I think you should befriend your history/english teachers next year so they can write good recs for you (since you’re planning to major in a humanities subject). Also try to convey your passion for history through any extra curricular’s. </p>
<p>I think you would have a chance during ED if you continue doing well in school. Also I don’t believe your major would be a hinderance, however, if you feel like it may be, you could always apply with an “undecided” major.</p>
<p>If you really love Colonial American history, you should consider W&M’s NIAHD program (National Institute of American History and Democracy). It’s a three-week program. You take a freshman-level W&M class (either on the 1607-Revolution or Revolution-Civil War time periods). it’s very hands-on, with a field trip to colonial sites nearby and a seminar discussion in the afternoon. You get four W&M credits for the class.</p>
<p>I did it last summer and I learned so much about colonial history. It also shows W&M that you are interested in that field and capable of succeeding, based on the grade that you get for the class. </p>
<p>PM me if you want more information. The page is [William</a> & Mary - National Institute of American History & Democracy](<a href=“http://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/index.php]William”>National Institute of American History & Democracy | William & Mary)</p>
<p>Thank you all so much! So helpful!</p>
<p>Luckily, I am really, really good friends with all of my history and english teachers in HS and I have a great relationship with them.</p>
<p>And “doctorwhofan”, that is extremely helpful! I enjoy learning about history and Williamsburg is paradise for me, so I would love participating in the program. </p>
<p>On Naviance, according to my high school, 5/14 people were accepted to W&M and it was everybody with a great SAT score, so I guess that is the big deciding factor!</p>
<p>Yeah, you should really look into it. PM me if you want to know any details or have any questions!</p>