What are my chances?

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<p>I'm a Hispanic female from California and I've been wondering about whether or not I have a shot in hell to get into Colby :P My SAT scores aren't great. But my actual class schedule, grades, all of that is pretty strong?</p>

<p>SAT I: Math (500), Critical Reading (660), Writing (600)
I've taken it twice and the first time these were my scores: Math (550), Critical Reading (650), Writing (590) Unfortunately, I can do Calculus better than I seem to be able do easy math -___- and somehow flopped in that section. I don't know whether I really have any more time to change the scores.</p>

<p>SAT II: Taking these in October: Spanish, Literature, and Math Level 2.</p>

<p>GPA: My current Cumulative GPA is 3.9221 but I'm not sure if that's unweighted or weighted (although I'm almost certain it's unweighted). I believe I'm ranked (currently) 14th out of a class of 76.</p>

<p>EC's:
International Cuisine Organization Member (9,10)
Yearbook (10)
Key Club (Community Service) (9,10)
Junior Classical League Member (10,11,12)
Choir Member (9,10,11,12)
Young Writer's Conference Participant (10,11,12)
--Student of English Studies Associations Award (11)
<em>I can't think of anything else that comes to mind I'm sure there's more award things I can put in for the Classical League stuff. I just can't think of names. Those are the most important ones though I guess.</em></p>

<p>I've taken AP English Language and Comp. (4) and this year I'm taking AP Calculus BC, AP Gov., and AP Literature. I've taken courses at the University level before, so I get the college credit for that since our high school works in conjunction with the State University our small campus is on. So.. I've gotten college credit which is more or less an "AP" type grading scale for: Spanish 1A and 1B, World History 1, Biology 10, Geography 4 (All Letter Grades of A?). This year I'm taking Spanish 2A, and Geology 1. Overall, my schedule is full and these classes more or less count as what most schools know as "Honors" courses, at least that's what I believe. </p>

<p>I don't know if I need grades or all the classes I've taken or something to help everyone out O_o.. I got a D the first semester of Junior year in Calculus so now I'm taking it over and doing considerably better ^.^ ... will that greatly negatively affect things?</p>

<p>I think Colby might be a bit of a reach for me but realistically what does everyone think -__-?</p>

<p>My English teacher from last year actually graduated from Colby and so I'm hoping his reccommendation letter will help me in any way shape or form :P</p>

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<p>Dietz!!!! I'm so happy you're interested in Colby!</p>

<p>I'm really sorry I didn't respond sooner.</p>

<p>I think your Math SAT could improve a bit, however, SATs aren't everything.</p>

<p>Your GPA is VERY good, your ECs are good.</p>

<p>I think that right now you have a decent chance, and if you get those SATs up a bit (I hat saying that), I think you'll have a very good chance! One D should not affect things, don't worry.</p>

<p>A huge part of the Colby admissions process, however, is the essay (now that I think about it, the itnerview is a good indicator of how you will fit in at Colby, so that's important too, though don't stress over it, it's VERY lax and easy). My big hook, I think, was the "What interests you about Colby" essay. I wrote a 600 word essay (er...story,heh) whereas most people wrote 80 words, heh.</p>

<p>well</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

<p>Drew</p>

<p>P.S. I love Colby!</p>

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<p>Aiy thanks for the reply ^.^! Yeah, I'm taking the SATs again in November so hopefully I will do much better (at least, that's what I'm planning on O_X) then. <em>crosses fingers</em></p>

<p>Thanks for the reply, hopefully I can make everything work out right O_X! Knowing my SAT scores might not be the kiss of death is comforting haha..</p>