GPA advice

Colleges and Universities A-Z Williams College
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I'm a junior seeking advice about GPA in regard to Williams admissions. How does a 3.8 unweighted and 4.64 weighted GPA look? Would a 2250+ score and 3 700+ SAT II scores make up for it?</p>

<p>I'm very nervous because Williams has always been one of my top choices - does a 3.8 unweighted seem pretty low for Williams? I go to a super competitive school in Maryland and one of the top schools in the nation, and I am an Asian female. My junior year schedule is one of the toughest and my sophomore year was just as comparable. </p>

<p>Would my GPA hurt me a lot? What are some things that I can do to compensate for it?</p>

<p>I'd appreciate any input, thanks.</p>

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<p>lucky, Your grades and scores are fine for Williams. Your rank would be the third statistical element that is considered. </p>

<p>Williams puts a lot of emphasis on the intangibles: essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, talent, character, leadership, life experience, demography. </p>

<p>Keep up the good academic work but focus on developing your non-academic side as well.</p>

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<p>I would add that your GPA will not be considered in a vacuum. How does your school usually fare with Williams/other top LACs? And how does your GPA/rank stack up compared to your peers?</p>