<p>So, I did not do too well freshman/sophomore years of high school, but junior year was great. Huge upward trend.</p>
<p>I'm a white girl from a large public school in central Florida.</p>
<p>I have around an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and weighted 4.0-4.1
Top 12%
I will be top 10% after 1st semester with a higher GPA (3.6 uw)
Shooting for at least a 2100 on SATs come October
AP World = 4
AP American History = 4
AP Lang = 4
AP Euro = 4</p>
<p>5 AP classes senior year and 1 community college class.</p>
<p>Total of 9 AP classes and all honors classes when available.</p>
<p>Community service will be at least 3 hours a week. </p>
<p>A few clubs, not an officer of anything.</p>
<p>I hope to paint myself in my applications as a lover of literature (which is true). This can also somewhat explain my lack of involvement in clubs.</p>
<p>The only thing that gives me a sliver of hope is ED. If I applied ED, would I have a chance??</p>
<p>THANK YOU SO MUCH, CC! I AM A LOST FOOL WITHOUT YOU!</p>
<p>Anything can happen, but to be honest I don’t believe your chances are very good if your SAT I scores come in at 2100. There are admits with scores at or below this level, but those would be students with at least one notable achievement or strength, or something that would add to the diversity of the student body. Or, someone who achieved a 2100 score while having to work after school every day, as opposed to many prep school candidates who go to SAT class after school, would be favored. I know of several candidates with higher GPAs, stronger AP classes and AP scores, and SATs over 2100 that were flat out rejected ED. Also, if you read through some threads, you will find that ED at Williams does not increase your chances. It looks like the acceptance rate is higher, but almost half the admits in the ED round are recruited athletes who have been pre-screened by admissions. Legacies are also pre-screened and therefore there aren’t many spots left. Those admitted ED without being an athlete, legacy, or other recruit need to be academically superior. I think your SAT I scores would have to be more like 2250 to have a shot in ED. Have you taken any SAT IIs? You need at least two for Williams - you can use the writing section of the SAT I as the third (but it should be over 700).</p>
<p>I don’t think the SAT’s are an issue. 2100 would be fine if you have something truly unique to bring to the table. It doesn’t sound as if you do. If you do, it’s up to you to find it and present it.</p>
<p>There are so many excellent schools that would meet your needs. I wouldn’t focus on Williams at this point.</p>
<p>Your profile suggests Women’s College – Barnard or Smith in particular (especially Barnard for literature.) If you love MA there’s Wellesley, and Smith and Mt. Holyoke where you could take classes at Amherst, Williams “evil” twin Skippy. (Just a Williams’ mom joke.)</p>
<p>DD attended Barnard, DS Williams. I can guarantee that the Barnard education is not inferior in any way, but the entrance stats are a bit more relaxed.</p>
<p>anon, it seems to me you really want to go to a quality LAC. There are lots of them out there, I just don’t think schools such as Williams and Davidson are in your future. But, there are lots of great LACs out there that are less selective. Also, look at New College in Florida. A great honors college at a great price.</p>
<p>Let them figure out why they don’t want to admit you, don’t do it for them. But if you really want to go to a small college, there are tons, and I’m sure you’d have a great time at any number of them.</p>