Just applied EDII...chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Colby College
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<p>I just applied under Early Decision II and was just wondering if I had a shot. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.6
Rank:39/311...should go up by second semester but dont know if that really matters at this point</p>

<p>ACT: 30
Reading:34 English:30 Math:27 Science:27
Writing Subscore: 10</p>

<p>AP European History
AP Lit/Comp
AP French
H. Phys
H. Pre-calc</p>

<p>Taken mostly all honors. </p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>-Drama Club varsity letter
-Cross Country
-Volunteer at hospital
-Volunteer teaching disabled children how to swim
-French tutor
-Work at a restaurant
-National Honors Society (40 hrs community service, 3 leadership positions)</p>

<p>Awards:
-First Place District National History Day Competition
-Second Place State National History Day Competition
-Best Use of Primary Sources- National History Day Competition
-Century Club (Top 10 freshman, Top 20 sophomores, Top 30 juniors, Top 40 seniors ranked by UNWEIGHTED GPA. )</p>

<p>Intended Major: History, French</p>

<p>Recs: Really good, one from my history teacher who has known me all for years, had me for two years. One from my French teacher who I have had 3/4 years.</p>

<p>Essays: Good. Colby essay about what defeating anorexia taught me, want to go to Colby because of their focus on internationalism. </p>

<p>Interview was great, I took a history class, and went up to Colby three times. </p>

<p>Colby is BY FAR my first choice...ahhh I hope I have a shot. I feel like my "Why Colby?" may not have been strong enough but I dont know how much that affects their decision. Will doing EDII help me? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Pleeeeeeeeeeeease? Be honest.</p>

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<p>You look really good, your volunteer ECs are a real plus and your ACT is certainly in the range. Having gone there 3 times and interviewed really helps too.</p>

<p>But ED II is tough, with an acceptance rate that is actually a little lower than RD. So hang tight should you be deferred to the regular pool, you would have a real shot at RD too. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>If I do get deferred, what are some way that I can show Colby how much I want to go there?</p>

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<p>Dress up in a giant mule costume and make a video.</p>

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<p>You may have another teacher write a supplemental letter, perhaps in history since that seems to be a real strength? And then write a letter yourself, where you can supplement your "why Colby" essay on the reasons for your deep interest. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>If you get deferred, you could write a letter and say that you really like Colby, and would love to be a student there, etc. Expressing interest is always good!<br>
But I seriously think that you could get accepted in the ED II round!!</p>