W&M, UVA, American U, Richmond U, VCU, JMU Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 4.2 (weighted)
Class Rank: 9/475
ACT: 27; 28 english, 28 reading, 26 math, 24 science
SAT: 1750; 570 reading, 590 math, 590 writing, 10 essay
APs: 8 classes and other classes are honors; 3s and 4s on exams
EC: Robotics, Mu Alpha Theta, Model UN, Mock Trial, Psych Club, Dance, Art Portfolio, Theater, Physical Fitness Club, Senior Senate, National Honor Society, Noble Teens, and much more over the years.
Service: Have done many events and have plenty of hours; used to tutor in need children
First Semester: All A’s

I applied to my first choice (WM) early decision and was deferred, so I was wondering what my chances were in this next round of applicants and my other top choices. I am an in-state resident of VA. Also, a key aspect of my transcript is that I have moved through three different states in the past few years, so that affected my whole high school career. I have an alumni recommendation for WM and great recs for other schools. My personal essay is pretty good and has been read by my english teacher, peers, college students, and a relative who is an english professor. I also am sending in an art supplement to each school and doing every supplement possible. In my common app I wrote two extra essays explaining how moving affected my schoolwork and how I struggle with standardized tests, but am working hard to improve. I sent in my best ACT scores and am taking SAT II’s in January.I can’t retake anymore tests either, so that is holding me back.My general question is for my chance of getting into WM, but also the other schools. For WM I have an interview on file, continued letter of interest, and communication with my area director of admissions.Thank you.

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American U - Reach
UVA - High Match/Low Reach (You’re not in the range but you’re not completely off target either)
Matches everywhere else.

Surprised you were deferred, but you still might have a shot at getting in. Especially if you’ve communicated you are still very interested.

Good luck!

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Your test scores are too low for UofR, VCU, UVA, and W&M. Especially UVA, which looks at numbers first before the rest of the application. Im not familiar enough with admissions at American or JMU.

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I’d say you’re borderline for UVA (your high GPA and class rank keep you alive), will not get in to W&M, and will get in everywhere else.

Disagree with ^, UVA definitely places more weight on GPA than on test scores.