<p>Hi guys, I am a male from Northern VA, attend a a very well-known and revered, private high school in DC..in the upper income bracket..If you could please chance me, I'd really appreciate it. I'll chance you back if you give me your stats. I am applying to UVA and William and Mary.
Gender: Male
Race: White
Income: Upper
GPA: 4.0 Weighted, probably around a 3.7 Unweighted
ACT: 31
SAT II: (700 Math II, 670 Biology)
Course Load: A good amount of AP's and Honors are offered. I will have taken 6 Honors and 6 AP's after graduating. So far, I got a 4 on AP Biology and AP US History exams.
School : No Phillips Exeter, but it well known and is known as having difficult academic rigors. Private in DC
EC: National Honor Society President of Tutoring, Freshman Retreat Co-Chairman, Chinese Honor Society President, Internship with a heart surgeon, Varsity Squash Captain, Varsity Golf, Community Service (Campus Kitchen, SHARE, Service Trips), CHamber Choir (A Capella group at school).
Teacher Recs: Very good, as they were written by arguably the best teachers at my school.
Counselor Rec: Very good, she really likes me.
Essays: Very clever and well-written.
Hooks: Had 3 uncles and 2 aunts attend UVA.</p>
<p>I hope this is enough information. tell me if I forgot anything to help you chance more accurately. Thanks again.</p>
<p>I’d say an excellent shot since your instate. Keep in mind W&M, although lower ranked is actually more competitive than UVA for admissions. I’d say that although you will most likely be in at one of these institutions, I would call it a high match for both. I don’t know how UVA feels about uncles and aunts as far as legacy is concerned, but I doubt it could hurt you</p>
<p>Decent shot- GPA & ACT not stellar, but you’re not applying to Harvard or anything. You should be fine. Good luck! Oh, and your impressive list of EC’s will definitely help.
Chance back!!</p>
<p>Your extracurriculars are amazing. Because you have very strong extra curriculars and it seems like you really have some true passions, I think both schools are high match/low reach for you. I don’t think your gpa and scores will be too big of a deal because they are still quite good, just not stellar. </p>
<p>The difference between the two is negligible. There are NUMEROUS kids who are accepted to UVA and not W&M and vice versa; however, here is admission data from W&M Admission:</p>
<p>Definitely in though. You are in-state which is a help, and your ACT isn’t perfect but it is definitely good enough. That’s the only thing I see hurting you if anything</p>
<p>I think you sound like you have a good shot, but I don’t you count as a legacy, so there goes your hook. I think to qualify as a legacy a grandparent, parent, or sibling needs to have gone, but I could very well be wrong. If I am right though, there is nothing to worry about!</p>
<p>I think the fact that you are a legacy(kinda) will work in your favor. You are on the fringe of being in, but that might push you over. Your test scores are above average, and your GPA is good. Your EC’s are pretty impressive, and the fact that you go to a prestigious high school will definitely give you a boost. </p>
Oh, and your impressive list of EC’s will definitely help.