<p>Hey, I'm a rising junior and I was just curious as to what my chances are so far of getting into Davidson College. Also, how difficult is it to get into Davidson College (College Board said it has a 27% acceptance rate and I was wondering if I should even apply)?</p>
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<p>I think you are doing just fine. I am going to Davidson this fall and I think your stats look pretty good. Make sure your essays are well written and let the admissions officers get to know you...and make sure you express a clear desire to go to Davidson. Study for your SATs and I am sure you will do well. Consider attending discover Davidson or just taking a private tour and talking with some of the admissions counselors.
Beyond all else though...I encourage you to apply anywhere you want to because you never know what will happen unless you try. Don't just look at an acceptance rate and assume you wont be part of the accepted statistic...believe in yourself, try your hardest, and you will come out on top!</p>
<p>The books tell you Davidson acepts a certain percentage. And, you know the typical SAT score. Try to analogize those numbers to an Ivy. </p>
<p>At that time, take a deep breadth. There is a calculator which gives you an indication (not definitive) answer as to whether you could get into the hypothetical Ivy. That calculator and web page explaining the same are at: <a href="http://www.hernandezcollegeconsulting.com/resources/calculator.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.hernandezcollegeconsulting.com/resources/calculator.html</a></p>
<p>Then do not despair if you are a 3,4 or 5. If you are a 6 or7, feel good about your chances at most schools. If you are an 8 or 9, wow!</p>
<p>But, beware. This is not an end all, define all calculator. But, in today's environment of incredibly competitve admissions to the elite LAC's and Ivies, admissions departments are swamped with applications and their most efficient handling these voluminous applications is to utilize a quick frame analysis which quickly discern who to automatically admit and who to reserve on.</p>