<p>I was accepted as a QuestBridge finalist a few days ago, allowing me to submit multiple early decision applications to a number of their colleges. If one of those I ranked accepts me, they agree to pay for my full tuition. However, I don't know if I should even bother applying to them all. If I do, that means I will have to complete 8 essays, the Common App, supplemental apps, and a financial aid form in a little over the week. I'm taking 5 AP classes. This will be a rough week.</p>
<p>However, I could just not do but I might be wasting an awesome opportunity. But maybe I'm not even a good enough student to be accepted.</p>
<p>My confidence is especially low after receiving my latest SAT score -- 30 points lower than my last. :( I didn't study for either SAT, but I figured my math and writing might improve because I had been practicing with them more before taking it. I did fine on my first test not knowing anything about the format or the difficulty.</p>
<p>My first SAT: (6/1)
Reading: 800
Math: 540
Writing: 660
Total: 2000</p>
<p>Second: (10/5)
Reading: 690 :(
Math: 610
Writing: 670
Total: 1970</p>
<p>My GPA (unweighted) is 3.78.</p>
<p>I've been a member of the National Art Honors Society and Spanish Honors Society.</p>
<p>I've taken a total of 9 AP classes.</p>
<p>Current classes: AP Chem, AP CALC AB, AP Euro, AP Lit, AP Studio Art, News Production</p>
<p>Extracurriculars: Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club (20 hours per week during the summer, sometimes during the school year) Key Club, DECA, Arts and Humanities</p>
<p>I'm a pretty good writer. My QuestBridge essay was really strong. I think it's why I was accepted... I left a few things blank on the app because I didn't look over it thoroughly, including two short responses. The GPA I recorded was .1 lower than my actual.</p>
<p>Should I even bother? Or should I just apply to one or two and pray I get accepted? It'd be slightly less stressful.</p>
<p>Also, I might take the ACT (because my English is way better than my math, and my science is pretty good.) Should I retake the SAT? If I find the time to study, I might do awesome...</p>
<p>Please assuage me! </p>
<p>Applying through QuestBridge (if I don't die) : Northwestern, UVA, USC, UChicago (the other require SAT subjects; I haven't taken any. Didn't do my research/expect to be accepted.)</p>
<p>Other colleges I'm considering: William and Mary, University of Washington (close to home; I have friends/family there.) Reed College</p>
<p>Thanks for reading my rambling. You're awesome.</p>