My chances?

[nktalkalot]

<p>I'm a female in the Class of '09 at a small private school in CT.
-GPA (unweighted) 3.98
Our school doesn't rank or give weighted GPAs
-ACT 33
-SAT II: 790 Biology, 770 Math 2
-AP courses, score in parentheses
Modern European History (4)
United States History (5)
Calculus AB (5)
Biology (5)
English Language (5)</p>

<p>-Extracurriculars (there are more, but these are the main ones that I’m most committed to)
Choir 3 yrs
Madrigals (choir by audition) 3 yrs
Tennis 3 yrs (2 years Varsity)
Fall Play & Winter Musical 3 yrs
Amnesty International 2 yrs
Newspaper 1 yr
Student Faculty Comittee 1 yr</p>

<p>-Leadership</p>

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<p>Central Campus Prefect (Our school has a program of Senior Leadership, where at the end of junior year, students are appointed "job areas" by a committee of faculty. The seniors, "job captains" manage underclassmen in order to clean these job areas. I oversee job captains in the central campus. It's a bit difficult to explain briefly.) Fifth Form Council (A group of 6 juniors who plan social events, such as dances and prom. Selected by a group of faculty) Managing Editor of the newspaper for ’08-‘09 President of Student Faculty Comittee (for '08 - '09) Stage Manager for the play in '07 and for both plays '07 - '08 Student Faculty Committee President for ’08-‘09</p>

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<p>-Awards/Recognitions
National French Contest Medalist in 9th and 11th grades
French Poetry Recitation Contest gold medalist 10th grade, silver medalist 11th grade
Science Award, 11th grade
Music Award, 11th grade
Cornell Award 11th grade
Emory Award 11th grade
(The Cornell and Emory awards are from the Cornell and Emory Clubs in my region. Basically they’re for leadership and academics.)
Western CT Region Choir (Students are selected by audition in December, then they perform at a concert in the spring)
Coaches' Award, Varsity Tennis '07
-Community Service
Hospital Volunteer, summer '07
(we need 100 hours to graduate)
-Work Experience
Summer laboratory intern at Boehringer Ingleheim, '08 (Chosen as part of the Scientific Scholars Program)</p>

<p>-Summer Camps, etc.
Summers ’05 and ’06 I attended Center for Talented Youth (CTY) camp
Summer ’07 I attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine</p>

<p>-Misc: I really love the sciences, and right now I'm thinking of majoring in Biology, although I'm not completely sure. Music is my main hobby - I take many music classes and voice lessons, and I'm thinking of submitting a CD of my singing along with my application. </p>

<p>Thanks to everyone who can give me feedback. I hope I have provided enough information or I haven’t provided extraneous information.</p>

[Ealgian]

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<p>I'm sure you have as good a chance as anyone, so definitely apply. Keep in mind, though, that you will be compared to students similar to yourself (so, to other students from small private schools). Sending in a CD sounds like a great idea. As long as you have taken advantage of the opportunities around you, you should have a fair shot.</p>

<p>In the end, admissions is still relatively a crapshoot.</p>

[collegiate08]

<p>I would add that another important factor at a school like Swarthmore is to demonstrate your interest. Visit, more than once if possible -- and attend Swarthmore events in your town or if they visit your school. Be sure to interview (on campus, if possible), get to know Swat as much as they get to know you -- and then convey your knowledge and familiarity with the school, culture, values, etc.</p>