W&L Johnson Chances

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Hi! I just submitted my Johnson application last week and was wondering what my realistic chances of being a finalist are.
I had an alumni interview last week and think that it went really well. We have not been able to visit due to time constraints.

GPA: 3.99975/4.0 (One B+ in an honors class freshman year
ACT: 35 (one sitting)
SAT 1400 SS (690 R 710 M) (4 sittings)
APs: AP Lang and Comp (4), AP Physics 1 (3), AP US History (4)
Senior Course Load: AP Calc AB, AP Microeconomics, AP Chemistry, Honors Theology, Honors English, Honors Latin 4, Honors Anatomy

Extracurriculars:
Starbucks Barista, 12 hours a week during school, 11-12
Lifeguard, 9-10
Cross Country, 9-12
Swimming, 9-12
Mock Trial, 10-11
Chorus/Select Choir (President), 10-12- I really do dedicate the bulk of my time to this department and have taken voice lessons all 4 years
Science Symposium- grades 11-12 (research project)
NHS
Latin Honors Society &a Latin Club (President)
Math Honors Society
Medicine Club (President and Co-Founder) - wrote one of my essays about this
Tri-M Music Honors Society
High academic honors all 4 years

Intended Major: Chemistry on a premed track
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
State: PA
I thought my Johnson essay was pretty good, I talked about being what I am reluctant to leave and eager to embrace as I move into adulthood.

Any words of advice would help!!

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You’re an impressive candidate. If you get an invitation to the semifinalist weekend, try to meet Dr. Uffelman. Fine chem prof and extraordinary guy. Also look for Shane Lynch, music prof & director of a number of the choral groups. Good luck & keep us posted!

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Your record looks a lot like my daughter’s, and she got the Johnson. Geographically, it might help that you are from PA. I will say this about being pre-med–at W&L, it is a true LAC, and they take that very seriously. Emphasize your love of music, and I would suggest emailing Prof. Lynch expressing your interest. Finally, even if you don’t get the Johnson, the school is very generous with its financial aid.