<p>4.0 uw being homeschooled = suspicious</p>
<p>but then again, I have ivie dreams too</p>
<p>I think you have done extraordinary things which puts you in a small sliver of applicants. You'll find that 2150 SAT puts you in about average when it comes to SAT, but it definitely won't hurt you. What puts you over the edge is the extracurriculars which give you a big boost. I think you can get into Brown but RISD is super-selective. Also, be prepared to have your faith attacked/defend it no matter which east coast school you decide on.</p>
<p>Actually, dontcha, all of my grading is done through an outside source, The Potters School. My parents never grade my test=totally fair grading. :) But I totally agree with you! What parent wouldn't give their child a 4.0? </p>
<p>Ibelliebie, over the 4 years of taken: French 1-4, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, FST, PDM, Intro to Lit, G&C, World Lit, Brit Lit, Biology, Chemistry, A&P, Physics, Geography, World History, Government, and Economics.</p>
<p>As far as the SATs, is 2200 the magic number? I have a strong feeling my scores will prob be somewhere around 2210. </p>
<p>IVY! I know, I know... Why doesn't CC have spell check like my darling Word? <em>Bangs head</em> Honestly, what was I thinking? :)</p>
<p>I always suggest that anyone interested in the top tier schools go to the discussion boards for those schools. Use the search function and find the threads for admitted/rejected for last year, both EA and regular decision. That will tell you what you are up against. There is no "magic" SAT number. Over half of 2400's get rejected at Harvard.</p>
<p>That's a good idea bandit_TX. I will post this in the Brown thread as well.</p>
<p>brainy, Homeschooled acceptees are not unusual at selective schools. You have an excellent profile and will be a person of interest to all of the schools on your list. </p>
<p>If you haven't already done so, you should submit an arts supplement -- actually two -- slides of your artwork and a performance tape of your dancing. This is important even if you do not intend to major in art or dance. In fact, I would suggest that you put together arts packages that would focus on each of your intensive activities, including a resume which lists classes, grades, achievements, etc; a supplemental recommendation from an instructor or mentor; a personal statement; one or two (max) articles about your accomplishments.</p>
<p>I would also suggest that you take a look at Williams. It's the most Arts (with a capital A) intensive of all the academically rigorous LACs with an excellent art and art history department, three worldclass museums on or near campus, a multimillion dollar performing arts center and a community that actively supports art, music, dance and theater. There are many performance opportunities even for non-majors. And of course, the academics are as good as it gets.</p>
<p>For less selectives I'd suggest Hamilton, Skidmore, Kenyon, Conn College and Smith.</p>
<p>Good luck and let us know how you do.</p>
<p>Such a good idea to submit a performance tape-I'd never thought of that! Thanks </p>
<p>I actually looked at Williams for a while-maybe I'll put it back on my list. :)</p>
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<p>Since you're interested in Brown/RISD, I presume that you've already put together an art supplement with slides of your work. If you haven't you should do this as well.</p>
<p>Williams isn't for everyone and if you want an urban environment you may not care much about the close knit community and mountain scenery, but the Berkshires are surprisingly sophisticated in the arts.</p>