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<p>Hi everyone! I know it's a bit old, but I was just wondering if you could give me a quick idea of my RD chances. I really appreciate this. </p>

<p>GPA: ~3.5 UW taking “Most Difficult Course Load” as my counselor marked it on my record. School has no rank and does not weight grades, yet is extremely rigorous. </p>

<p>SAT: 2240 (790 CR, 730 Writing, 720 Math)
SAT II: 730 US History, 720 Math 1C, 700 Chem</p>

<p>AP’s: AP US History: 5
AP Macroeconomics: 5
AP Statistics: 4</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:</p>

<p>• National Ocean Sciences Bowl team fall 2002-present (member of varsity team since sophomore year).
• Yearbook editor fall 2002-2005. Staff member 2005-2006.
• Co-founder and President Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Investor’s Group.</p>

<p>Awards and Honors:</p>

<p>• National Ocean Sciences Bowl regional champions 2003, 2004, 2005.
• Second place at national championship of National Ocean Sciences Bowl in 2005. Team won all-expense paid trip to Bermuda to study coral reef ecology at the Bermuda Biological Station for Research.
• National Merit Commended Student.
• Yearbook won the Top Journalism Award, Class I, New England Scholastic Press Association.
• Dual County League All-Star in Tennis in Spring 2005.
• Certificate of Merit for Excellence on National Spanish Exam at Levels 2, 3, and 4</p>

<p>Athletics:</p>

<p>• Tennis as freshman, sophomore (Varsity), and junior (Varsity). (Tryouts for spring season 2006--senior year--have not yet occurred).</p>

<p>Employment:</p>

<p>• Sales specialist at REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.), worked full time over the summer, working 18 hours per week during the school year. Expertise in kayaks, mountain bikes, and car rack systems</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:</p>

<p>• Volunteer tutoring in geological sciences and advanced algebra for peers having academic difficulty.</p>

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<p>You should get in as long as your counselor or recommendations address the difficulty of your curriculum.</p>

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<p>I forgot to mention that I attend public school in Massachusetts. Just figured I shopuld put that in since most people starting "Chances" threads usually do... I am a double legacy too, both my mom and dad attended the U of R.</p>

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<p>u know, the day u don't get in (barring very special circumstances, of course) is the day Rochester gains the prestige of an Ivy...</p>

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<p>haha yeah...ur in...</p>