My chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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Hello,

I’m wondering if someone could tell me my chances of getting accepted into William and Mary. I would be very appreciative if someone could tell me their thoughts.

  • Resident of Virginia.
  • Full IB Diploma Program Student.
  • Some AP Classes. I have taken three AP classes, but I dropped one due to severe disinterest/lack of info about the class beforehand. Also, my IB classes don't allow me too many opportunities to take AP classes.
  • 4.25 GPA.
  • My SAT score is a little low. 1240 on the New SAT - I am currently preparing for the next one.
  • I could have done more extracurriculars, but I have completed an archeological internship program at George Washington's boyhood home. I hope that this will look good for new research/archeological programs in the future. I would have done more, but I have limited travel options and a tight schedule.
  • A 710 on the World History SAT. I'm not sure if the score is good enough to justify me sending it.
  • I am applying for Early Decision.

Again, some feedback would be most appreciated - this process has been nerve-wrecking.

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I’d say raise the SAT score a bit and make sure your essays are unique. Since it’s an excellent school for history/archeology, I think your interest in that area is beneficial. Go Tribe!

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Thanks for a response. I am working to get in the middle 50% range for the SAT. I’m just hoping that all the practice on Khan Academy doesn’t go to waste.

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Do yourself a big favor and take the ACT at least once.

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Oh, I already retook the SAT. To be honest, I feel extremely confident about it. Also, I’ll be editing the OP for a better description.

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NEW DESCRIPTION:

Academics:

  • Full IB Diploma Program Student
  • 4.25 GPA
  • Top 7.5% of the class
  • Mostly IB classes, though I took “three” AP classes (I dropped one due to a change of career interest) - IB Chem. (HL), IB Math Studies (SL), IB History (HL), IB Language and Literature (HL), IB Spanish (SL), IB Anthropology (SL), AP Comp. Govt, AP European History, AP Computer Science (the one I dropped), Theory of Knowledge (Two Years)

Tests:
-1240 on the “New” SAT - Retook it already (waiting for results)

  • 26 on the ACT
  • 710 on the World History SAT, though I’m not sure if the score is good enough to justify me sending it

Extracurriculars:

  • Archeological internship program at George Washington’s boyhood home: 11th, 12th
  • I design and build computers: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
  • I do international-style power-lifting and bodybuilding: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
  • FBLA: 12th (I probably won’t put this on applications due to the short amount of time that I have participated in it)
  • My parents’ work schedules don’t allow me to stay after school for any extracurriculars (the internship required a LOT of maneuvering)
  • HTML programming / Personal website design: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Extras:

  • Resident of Virginia
  • I am applying for Early Decision
  • Counselor is able to write a very positive recommendation
  • Interest in History and Government

Unknown:

  • Admittedly, I received a minor (that is how the counselor will say it) 5-day (Junior Year) suspension for disrespecting a teacher after I received a bad grade in 11th grade; thankfully, the principal has generously agreed to write a letter stating that it shouldn’t be a deciding factor in admissions
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I’m sorry for triple-posting, but I forgot to mention that I am also doing the on-campus interview. Again, I’m sorry for triple-posting.