Need help with college application decisions

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Can anyone tell me if it would be a good decision to apply to any of these schools? Money's really tight right now so I have to be selective about my applications. Does admission to any of these school seem likely to you? </p>

<p>Thank you for your input! </p>

<p>Applying To: Boston College, Colgate University, Colby College, Connecticut College, Wheaton College (MA), Stonehill College, Westfield State University, Bridgewater State University</p>

<p>Stats </p>

<p>SAT: 1980 (720 CR, 570 M, 690 W)</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests: United States History, World History (haven't taken yet, practice tests say somewhere between 650 and 700)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.42</p>

<p>Rank: 70/280 (top 25% of class)</p>

<p>APs: United States History (10th), Comparative Government and Politics (11th), English Language and Composition (11th), Environmental Science (12th), English Literature and Composition (12th)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: School Newspaper (Production Manager, Secretary, Columnist, Writer, Layout Designer), St. Anne – St. Patrick Parish Pastoral Council Youth Representative, Student Council Honorary Member, History Club (President, Founder), Brimfield Town Clerk Internship/Job, Recreational/Intramural Soccer, Brookfield Historical Commission Cemetery Project, Young Neighbors In Action (faith based community service youth group), Redetzke for Selectman Campaign, Future Teachers of America, Art Department Mural Project, Relay for Life, Youth Bible Study (Founder)</p>

<p>Teacher Recs: 1. Civilizations in Conflict (History) Teacher, History Club Advisor, In-School History Department Internship Advisor, excellent recommendation (Colby College Alum) 2. British Literature (English) teacher, good recommendation (Boston College Alum)</p>

<p>Counselor Rec: top 25% of my class, knows I attended Boys' State, thinks highly of me, had many recommendations to write</p>

<p>Awards/Honors: Student of the Quarter (Algebra II), Massachusetts Boys' State Program Award, William M. Gorman United States History Award, Honorable Mention at District Contest of Massachusetts History Day, AP Scholar Certificate</p>

<p>Location/Person</p>

<p>State or Country: Massachusetts</p>

<p>School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Regional Public School(Rural/Suburban)</p>

<p>Ethnicity: White</p>

<p>Gender: Male</p>

<p>Income Bracket: Middle/Lower Middle Class (parents are divorced; custodial parent/step parent: one has income (~$60,000) and a lot of debt, other is unemployed/freelance; money is really tight)</p>

<p>Strengths: Extracurriculars, Internships, Summer Trips (Boys' State, Baltimore/YNIA), History </p>

<p>Weaknesses: Math grades, GPA</p>

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<p>bump10chara</p>

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<p>I would really appreciate a reply. Anyone? A ballpark estimate? No way? Maybe? Of course? Reaches? Matches? Safety’s? I’ll chance back! </p>

<p>Thank you for all responses!</p>

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<p>bump10chara</p>

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<p>Can someone please respond? This post has gotten over 500 views and no one has cared to respond? Even a quick list with “reach, match, safety” will calm my nerves! I really like these schools but I can’t get any feedback from anyone! Please chance me! I’ll chance back or answer your question(s)! </p>

<p>Please!</p>

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<p>Can someone please respond? This post has gotten over 500 views and no one has cared to respond? Even a quick list with “reach, match, safety” will calm my nerves! I really like these schools but I can’t get any feedback from anyone! Please chance me! I’ll chance back or answer your question(s)! </p>

<p>Please!</p>

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<p>You would have a good chance at getting into BC or Colgate based on the Reading portion of your SAT. Your math score is somewhat low for either of those schools as is your GPA. However, you have a ton of extracurricular activities and a lot of internships and awards. You should try to study for just the math section of the SAT and see if the schools you’re interested in will super score your tests. Also, writing a killer essay would improve your chances greatly. Hope I helped. :)</p>

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<p>I don’t really know enough about the schools to chance (the only school on your list I know a decent bit about is Colgate but OP already summed up your chances for them), I’m sorry, it is not people ignoring you it, is people not knowing enough.</p>

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<p>Thank you both so much! I just needed to know if these schools were far reaches or if I had a chance at all of getting in. :)</p>