is Hamilton a safety?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Hamilton College
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<p>I'm counting on Hamilton as my safety school, but I'm starting to get worried. I know little about the application system-could I have some thoughts? :)</p>

<p>Bio: </p>

<p>Born in Siena, Italy.
Moved to Aix-en-Provence, France in 2000.
Moved to LA in 2007. (moving for my dad's work)
Fluent in French, Italian, and English. Proficient in Spanish.
First generation American and college student</p>

<p>Testing/ Schooling:
SAT I superscored: 2310
M: 720
CR:790
W:800
SAT I single sitting: 2260
SAT II:
French- 800
Italian: 790
latin: 740
European History- 730
Math II- 690
APs:
AP French: 5
AP Italian: 5
AP US History: 5
AP European History: 5
AP Art History: 5
AP Bio: 4
AP Latin: 4</p>

<p>Taking: AP Calc, AP Spanish, AP US Gov and Politics, AP English, and Economics
UW GPA: 3.6
Class Rank: 6 out of 219
- Have always attended International Schools (curriculum is same as US)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<ul>
<li>In 2009 founded an NPO to help the Eden Orphanage in Haiti. Organization has become increasingly important since the earthquake/ cholera epidemic. Funding to rebuild school/ general aid comes from the Red Cross and UNICEF. The issue is close to me because I have extended relatives in Haiti. </li>
<li>founded Classics Club and French Club at my school</li>
<li>Model United Nations, President; 2 National Awards; 3 State Awards</li>
<li>NHS</li>
<li>Eucharistic Minister at local church</li>
<li>I swim on JV team, but not well</li>
</ul>

<p>Essays: Common App essay is about my experience fouding NPO and my visit to the orphanage in 2008 that inspired me to do something
The activity essay is about Model UN and how my involvement has helped me realize what I want to do in life: work as a diplomat for the UN. </p>

<p>greatly appreciated :)</p>

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<p>I don’t think Hamilton is really what you could call a “safety” for anyone… But, I do think that you have a very fine chance of being accepted. At least 75% in my opinion.</p>

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<p>Although you have prepared an excellent profile, Hamilton is competitive enough such that it is a match (for you), but not a “safety” for anyone.</p>

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<p>you have a very good shot at getting in, but hamilton is by no means a safety school.</p>

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<p>Hamilton is a safety for no one, and an unsure match at that. Are you applying as an international? I see you lived in Italy and France.</p>

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<p>haha i’m offended that you called hamilton a safety.</p>

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<p>I’m sorry if I’ve offended you! Really, that was not my intention.
I’m just trying to get a realistic feel. </p>

<p>I am a citizen, so I will not be an international applicant.</p>