My chances at Barnard??

College Search & Selection
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I’m currently a senior and I want to apply ED to Barnard, but can’t because of financial aid
I know that applying regular decision lowers my chances somewhat

please give your opinion on my chances if I send them this resume

SAT superscore : 1880 (690 CR) (550 Math) (640W)
(I’m taking it again in October in the hopes to raise everything a little, but especially my math since I know it’s low)

GPA: 3.7 overall

AP Scores - AP English Composition (4) AP US History (4)

All AP courses taken :
AP US AP Comp (last year)
AP Lit, AP Environmental Science AP Comparative Politics and Economics (this year)

Extracurriculars/Volunteer Work

Volunteering at the local hospital (once a week during school year, twice a week during summer months and breaks)

NYLF In Law and CSI (week long summer study program in Washington DC in the summer before junior year)
High School Gymnastics Team (2 years)
Founder of high school knitting club (senior year)
High School Show Choir (2 years)
Community Theatre group (5 years)
private voice lessons ( 4 years)
Annual Children’s Cancer Walk and Fundraiser-( 3 years)

Extra Classes taken in high school ( I go to a performing arts school)

  • music theory
  • music history
  • solo voice (4 years)
  • 4 years of various choruses
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According to the Common Data Set, a 3.7 GPA is lower than 75% of their applicants and so is the 1880 SAT score. Look at the quick fact sheet http://barnard.edu/sites/default/files/quickfacts_2014_15.pdf and pages 8 and 9 of the long form: http://barnard.edu/sites/default/files/barnard_cds_2014_2015_13apr2015.pdf

Page 7 of the form says that GPA is “very important”, test scores are “important”

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I’m really sorry, but Barnard seems pretty far out of your reach. Your GPA and test scores are lower than the 25th percentile, and you have no real hooks that would make up for that, as your EC’s are pretty standard. I would still apply if you have killer essays or recs, but keep in mind it’s a long shot. I would maybe try Mount Holyoke or even Smith (though, again, you run into the GPA/EC problem, even if SATs are a non-issue) if the women’s college aspect is what you’re interested in. Best of luck in your admissions process!