Long shot for an OOS female?

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>Hey all!
A lot of people from HS, who out rank me applied. But I figured I would give W&M a shot anyway, plus admissions really can't complain when I slip $60 its way.
So here are my stats. Be brutal.</p>

<p>Towson High School, MD (Michael Phelps went here)
GPA/Rank : unweighted 3.57, weighted 4.786/ 62 of 369
SAT’s : 730M/660CR/710W
Academic Courses :
(2008-2009): A.P. English Literature, A.P. Calculus BC, A.P. Statistics, A.P. Psychology, A.P. Economics (Macro and Micro),
(2007-2008): A.P. U.S. History(3), A.P. English Language(4), A.P. Calculus AB(5)
(2006-2007): A.P. World History(3),</p>

<p>Special:
Journalism (2006-present), Copy-Editor for Talisman (2007-present)
Academic Honors :
National Honor Society (2007-present)
National Art Honor Society (2005-2007)</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Class Vice President (2008-present); Future Business Leaders of America (2008-present); Youth and Government, Mock State Congress delegate (2007- present); Varsity Badminton (2007-present); Class Steering Committee (2006- present); Junior Classical League (2005-present), Executive Board (2007-present); Chairman for NAHS sales website (2005-2007); Latin Tutor (2005-2007); Junior Varsity Basketball (2005-2007)</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER WORK:
Education Channel, High School Sports Scene anchor (2008-present)
Congressman Sarbanes Campaign (2008)
Mexico Work Camp, Pre-school teacher, taught in Spanish, (Summer 2008)
Youth Girls Basketball Coach (2005-present)
Baltimore County Christian Work Camp (Summer 2007)
All-Star Basketball Camp Counselor (Summers 2005-2006)
All-Star Lacrosse Camp Counselor (Summer 2005)
I'm getting ready to start volunteering with another organization, just for kicks. Its not on my app though :/</p>

<p>I was able to scrounge up two extra alumni recommendations.
My first essay was an extended metaphor about my job (fairly light-hearted) and the supplement was a recycled poem about my aunt's Bipolar disorder (very metaphorical, fairly morbid). The latter had a short explanation. (if anyone has time to read over the second one... I'm thinking I might recycle it for other apps, so please PM me)</p>

<p>Sorry this was kind of long. Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>In state you would have a great shot. OOS I'd say you have a decent shot.</p>

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<p>you have a shot, it was definitely worth sending the application</p>

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<p>thanks for the feedback Here<em>to</em>help and soccerguy! Also, I know it is a little late, but do you know of anything else I can do at this point to get myself noticed aka "up the odds" of my admission?</p>

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<p>Not that I know of, maybe send in your 9 weeks grades or any updates to your resume.
If you end up getting waitlisted, I know firsthand that sending them a sincere letter of interest definitely helps your chances!</p>

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<p>Thank you! Sending a letter of interest upon being waitlisted is a great idea.</p>

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<p>anyone else?</p>

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<p>you have acceptable stats but w&m seems to like to see creativity and passion in some field and not just a smorgasbord of awesomeness, so assuming you demonstrated your love for one of your activities, i'd say you have a decent shot. </p>

<p>basically, your stats are good but your ECs are where you shine, and w&m is definitely the type of school that will look at ECs and passion. so, good luck! i definitely think you have a chance.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input prez!</p>

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<p>So... I have a 50/50 shot or more of a 30/70?</p>

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<p>BUT I think the OOS matter hurts your chances. You have great grades and test scores, but your rank makes me wonder. With such a high GPA, I am surprised you are not in the top 10%. I love your ECs. Did you visit and have an interview?</p>

<p>Again, not you personally, just the out of state factor. </p>

<p>Where else are you applying?</p>

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<p>The rank aspect has been a constant source of worry. My school used to do levels of academics (in the last year it changed) by Academic, Honors, and Gifted & Talented. My first year I took two honors classes and Latin III was only offered in Academic. This negatively impacted my class rank. Also, I don't know if this plays ay roles, but most of the top 10% are going to fairly competitive universities (Duke, Columbia, Dartmouth, WashU, UPenn, etc). </p>

<p>I haven't had an interview or a signed=in visit. My family ventures to Williamsburg every 2 years or so, so I figured I was already well acquainted with the campus. Unfortunately, this will make it seem as though I do not have much interest in the school.</p>

<p>Other pending schools:
Brandeis University, Boston College, Washington and Lee, U of Richmond, Tulane, U Vermont, Bucknell, Wake Forest, Syracuse, SUNY Geneseo, U Rochester, St. Mary's of Maryland, UMD College Park, (Clemson)</p>

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<p>I believe your school sends along a report that will explain the grading and such and put your rank in context.</p>

<p>Your list of schools is great! Many good choices!</p>

<p>What was your supplement? Something from your anchoring the sports stuff?</p>

<p>I think you look very strong on paper and the OOS thing is just not something you can change or control right now.</p>

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<p>My supplement was actually a little out there... it was a poem+explanation about my Aunt's bipolar disorder. Admissions could either love it, hate it or be bored with it (33.3% isn't so good).</p>

<p>I was thinking about sending in a taping of the show to W&M, but I should have probably done that for my supplement. Oh well. </p>

<p>Oh, and I know this isn't the right forum for this but what do you think my chances are at the other schools to which I have applied?</p>

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<p>You have some great college choices! And I think that you will be okay, like 60/40 Yes.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the optimism mcvcm92</p>