What are my chances at Smith, Bryn Mawr, etc.?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>If anyone could offer their evaluation of my chances to the following schools, I'd greatly appreciate it. I applied Early Action to the University of Vermont; I'm applying Regular Decision to all others. Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>Smith College (Good interview, visited 3 times; also spoke with area reader for 1 hr during school visit - 9th, 10th, 11th grades)
Bryn Mawr College (Excellent interview, visiting twice)
Bennington College (Excellent interview, visited twice - one overnight)
Mt. Holyoke College (Excellent interview, visited 3 times - 9, 10, 11)
University of Vermont - Honors Program? (visited once)
Rutgers University (Livingston and Douglass - State resident, daughter of alumna)</p>

<p>Academic stats:
GPA - 3.9 on a 4.5 scale (competitive NJ public high school)
Rank - 27/240 (weak, I know)
ACT - 30 composite (34 English, 32 Reading, 30 Science, 24 Math)
SAT II - 650 Biology M, 760 US History, 800 Writing
AP - 5 US History, 5 English Language</p>

<p>Senior year (first marking period):
AP Art History - 4.5 (A+)
AP English Literature - 4.0 (A)
AP European History - 3.5 B+ (estimate)
AP Psychology - 4.5 (A+)
Gifted & Talented - 4.0 (A)
Math Analysis - 3.5 (B+)
Independent Study Advanced Art - 4.0 A (estimate)
Early Morning Phys. Ed - 4.0 (A) </p>

<p>Junior year (final averages - grades seen on transcript):
AP US - 4.5 (A+)
AP English Lang. - 4.0 (A)
Honors Chemistry - 3.5 (B+)
Algebra II - 2.5 (C+) :[
French IV - 4.0 (A)
Gifted & Talented - 4.5 (A+)
Intro. to Psychology (1/2 yr.) - 4.5 (A+)
Intro. to Sociology (1/2 yr.) - 4.5 (A+)</p>

<p>Essays and recommendations should both be strong. One recommendation (Psychology and European History teacher) is from a Smith alumna.</p>

<p>Awards:
2004 NJ Girls' State Delegate - State Assemblywoman
French National Honor Society - 10, 11
Ranked 38/800 students on Le Grand Concours (Standardized French exam) - 10
Creative writing selected at highest level, NJ Teen Arts Festival
High Honor Roll (3.8+)</p>

<p>ECs:
Speech & Debate Team (National Forensics League) - 11, 12
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Student Congress
- 2nd place, JV LD @ Yale University National Debate Tournament (12)
- 1st place, Novice Debate @ Hanover Park II Debate Tournament (11)
Art Club - 12 (formed this year)
- Secretary
Student Newspaper - 10, 11, 12
- World News Columnist
French Club - 9, 10, 11, 12
Diversity Alliance - 9, 10
- Co-founder
- Ended during 10th grade due to conservative town & administration</p>

<p>Volunteering:
Literacy Volunteers of America, ESL Tutor - 11, 12
Linden Animal Shelter: Animal care, volunteer training, web design - 10, 11, 12
St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen, Food Preparation - 10, 11, 12</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
Participant, National Day of Silence - 9, 10, 11</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>You will be very competitive at all those schools.</p>

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<p>Really good chance. At last, someone realistic!</p>

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<p>Thanks! It's good to read "realistic" associated with a positive connotation. I've been criticized by guidance counselors and peers for being too pessimistic in my college choices. It seems clear to me that I'm not Ivy material, and I don't really want to be. Besides, a drunk man urinated on himself while seated next to me on the steps of the Yale University Art Gallery, and my best friend was mugged in Providence. Princeton is too conservative, Cornell too impersonal, Columbia and UPenn too urban, and Dartmouth too drunk (no offense to any Dartmouth people).</p>

<p>Thanks again, Bobby and nngmm!</p>

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<p>Any thoughts as to my chances for admission into the University of Vermont's Honors Program?</p>

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<p>Would someone offer their opinion as to my chances at Barnard? I visited today, for a second time. Obviously, today's visit was on an informal basis, but I'm planning on arranging an interview soon. </p>

<p>Sarah</p>