<p>i'm on the very low side for colgate admissions, but my father is a class of '72, and the accept 47% of legacies as opposed to 27% of entire applicant pool. so i figured it was worth a shot. here goes...</p>
<p>but...
SAT I: CR 680, M 620, W 650
SAT II: 630 lit, 540 us hist.</p>
<p>gpa 3.06 / 4.3 (unweighted)
Class rank 88/348</p>
<p>and my resume:
Volunteer Activities<br>
Helped to set up for CHS band / chorus concerts; helped to set up for church functions (gr. 9)
Volunteered at a church summer camp for 15 hours one week a summer, guided elementary age children in daily activities (gr. 10-11)
Taught religious education at St. John Vianney Church to 7th graders (gr. 11-12)
Historian of a student group, SOS (Save Our School) which campaigned for a $30 million bond for renovations to improve the condition of Cumberland High School. Made presentations, speeches, attended meetings weekly. (gr. 11-12)
Co-Founder of the Advancement Coalition; group meant to create a better sense of community at Cumberland High School. Help with plans after high school, and create an understanding and appreciation of their high school career. (gr. 12)</p>
<p>Other Activities<br>
Successful member of the CHS Parliamentary Debate Team throughout high school, varsity 2 years, has earned a varsity letter by winning 10 varsity debates, will represent Cumberland High School in District Competition and most likely at the NCFL national tournament in May; plan to participate in college. (gr. 9-12)
Member of the CHS Debate Team Executive Board, make plans for fundraising, tournaments held at CHS, awards ceremony, and other Debate Team events. (gr. 12)
Taken a sculpture class at Rhode Island School of Design, plan to continue art-related activities in college with a focus on sculpture. (gr. 9)
Taken a drawing class at Rhode Island College (gr. 10)
Taken lessons on both acoustic and electric guitar (gr. 9-11)
Recognized as a member of a state-championship winning softball team, and received citation from a state representative for accomplishment (gr. 9)</p>
<p>as far as money is concerned, my dad has an insurance policy that grows over time and goes to colgate when he dies. something like $15,000.</p>
<p>oh and umm. what are my chances everywhere? i've already gotten into simmons and st. michael's with scholarships but umm..</p>
<p>Clark University
Stonehill College
Providence College
Skidmore College
Wheaton College
Colgate University.</p>
<p>yeah. my chances at those. hehe.</p>