<p>Hello,
I applied RD to all of my colleges, so right now I’m in the excruciating “waiting period”; perhaps a little speculation will make me feel better… At any rate, here are my stats:</p>
<p>4.0 GPA (UW)
2340 SAT (800 CR, 790 Math, 750 Writing)
35-36 ACT (two different tests–I sent both b/c my essay score on the 36 was terrible)
2 APs, both this year (I only had the opportunity to take one more)
5-6 honors courses, depending on what they count (once again, only had the opportunity to take one more)
National Merit Finalist</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Ballet (last 5 years)
Environmental Club: treasurer sophomore year; raised money to go on service trip to Mexico last year–worked with sea turtle conservation biologists
International Club: treasurer last year; went to Model UN last spring & am going to Model UN again this year
Human Rights Club: member since last year; this year president
City Human Rights Commission: first high school student appointed to a city commission (last spring); currently secretary
National Honor Society member</p>
<p>So, what do you think? Do I have a shot at Amherst?</p>
<p>Your stats are terrific. You EC's seem right in line. How were your essays? They will be the final arbiter. I would say if your essays are good, you have a good chance, especially if you are truly from the middle of nowhere and help in the diversity category (can be geographic). Good luck!</p>
<p>I think that my essays were pretty solid (I actually worked extensively on one of them in my English class), but I couldn't say for sure. Oh, and my "middle of nowhere" is northern Idaho ;). Thanks for the response!</p>
<p>Well, I guess it may come down to that extra "something" that every school is looking for...Hopefully they'll find that in my essays and recs. Not much longer to wait now! :)</p>
<p>i think you have a good shot. your stats are fabulous, your ECs are decent, and i think being from Idaho will help a lot. It all comes down to your essays, especially since amherst doesn't offer interviews. good luck!</p>