<p>alright. i don't understand. skidmore is a safety to the ivies, and they accept 44% of applicants I believe. however, collegeboard.com has informed me that 21% of their accepted students have a gpa below 3.0. can someone enlighten me on what the deal is with skidmore?</p>
<p>besides that, i want to know what my chances are...</p>
<p>3.07 gpa (unweighted)
88/348 (class rank) top 25%
sats: 680 V, 620 M, 650 W
sat IIs: us history 540, lit 610</p>
<p>Volunteer Activities<br>
Helped to set up for CHS band / chorus
concerts; helped to set up for church functions (gr. 9)
Volunteered at a church summer camp for 15
hours one week a summer, guided elementary age
children in daily activities (gr. 10-11)
Taught religious education at St. John
Vianney Church to 7th graders (gr. 11-12)
Historian of a student group, SOS (Save Our
School) which campaigned for a $30 million bond for
renovations to improve the condition of Cumberland High
School. Made presentations, speeches, attended
meetings weekly. (gr. 11-12)
Co-Founder of the Advancement Coalition;
group meant to create a better sense of community at
Cumberland High School. Help with plans after high
school, and create an understanding and appreciation of
their high school career. (gr. 12)</p>
<p>Other Activities<br>
Successful member of the CHS Parliamentary
Debate Team throughout high school, varsity 2 years,
has earned a varsity letter by winning 10 varsity debates,
will represent Cumberland High School in District
Competition and most likely at the NCFL national
tournament in May; plan to participate in college. (gr. 9-
12)
Member of the CHS Debate Team Executive
Board, make plans for fundraising, tournaments held at
CHS, awards ceremony, and other Debate Team events.
(gr. 12)
Taken a sculpture class at Rhode Island
School of Design, plan to continue art-related activities in
college with a focus on sculpture. (gr. 9)
Taken a drawing class at Rhode Island
College (gr. 10)
Taken lessons on both acoustic and electric
guitar (gr. 9-11)
CHS Debate Team - varsity letter
recognized as a member of state championship softball
team, recieved citation from a state rep.</p>
<p>so yeah. i originally applied to skidmore as a reach, but now i don't know what it is, or even estimate what my chances of getting in would be.</p>