Dreamin'?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Villanova University
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<p>THANK YOU for looking at my stats. What do you think, honestly. Should I expect a skinny envelope from Nova?</p>

<p>I'm a white, bi-cultural female (Dad's a Swiss immigrant), and applied in mid-November RD to Villanova. </p>

<p>GPA: weighted 3.59
Rank: school doesn't rank
ACT: 30...and sent it
SAT: didn't take</p>

<p>EC: President of Sci-Fi club
Secretary of French Club
Active band member 4 years
active in two other clubs, one since it started</p>

<p>Academics: Catholic college-prep high school
Took 7 Honors classes overall, this year in Calculus Honors, French IV Honors, and English AP.
Missed about 25% of school in freshman and sophomore years due to health.</p>

<p>Essays: One was about how gas drilling in our area seems to coincide with high numbers of head and brain cancers of residents; I am a head cancer survivor. One was about my passion for Japanese stuff. One was about how a teacher totally changed my views on his subject for the better and how this carried over to other parts of my life.</p>

<p>Rec's: Since I haven't read them, I can only HOPE they're good. The teachers seemed eager to write them when I asked.</p>

<p>I visited Villanova last June and REALLY liked it. It doesn't feel like it's in a large city at all, which I like.</p>

<p>What do you honestly think? Do I have any chance at Nova or is it wishful thinking????</p>

<p>THANX!!!</p>

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<p>I definitely think you have a chance. I'm pretty sure your ACT is what they're looking for, however your GPA might be a little low. Your essays seem to have some pretty solid topics and all though, so it's really hard to say. Either way good luck!</p>

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<p>THANX, Mike. Good luck to you too!</p>

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<p>I’m currently a senior at Villanova and honestly, If you don’t, I’d be surprised. You didn’t mention it, but if you’re not from the Northeast (i.e. PA, NY, CT, NJ, DE, MA, or MD) increase your chance by an extra few points.</p>