what do you think my chances are?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Skidmore College
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<p>I'm a female from Maine, I go to the largest public high school in the state (though only 1300 students).</p>

<p>GPA of appx. 4.25 on a 4.33 scale (somewhere between an a+ and an a, i don't quite know. weighted is like 4.45, i think)</p>

<p>Out of somewhere around 320 students, I'm ranked 3rd, unoffically. </p>

<p>I have taken the most rigorous course load available, APUSH last year (4 on test) and AP English and Calc BC this year. as my school has a block scedule (4 classes a day) it is impossible to take more than 4 APs a year and generally considered suicide to take more than 2. APUSH and APE are the only AP humanities offered, and as I plan to be an English major I didn't exactly see the need for AP Bio or Chem. Though comparitavly lacking in APs, I've always taken honors when offered and have taken the most difficult electives, not easy As. </p>

<p>I've written a historical paper (appx. 2500 words in length) for National Histoy Day 8th-11th grades, placed first at states all but freshman year (2nd), and have won numerous other awards, including one at Nationals, connected to NHD. </p>

<p>cocarriculars:
Fight Against Cancer Society- 2 yrs. VP this year
Amnesty International - 2 yrs.
NHS- 2 yrs. VP this year.
Natural Helpers- 2 yrs student leader this year.
Newspaper - 10&12, layout editor this year
Prom committee junior year
Student Counsel gr. 10
Soccer - all 4 yrs, varsity this year
Outdoor Track, 4 years</p>

<p>In what's left of my spare time, I volunteer at my local library.</p>

<p>Awards-
Honors English 9 Award
Global Village (kind of like a world cultures class) Award - gr 9
Government Award - gr 11
Columbia University Book award - gr 11
Outstanding school newspaper article from the New England Association of Student newspapers (I'm fairly certain that's the name of the association) - gr 10.
(in addition to 8 NHD awards)</p>

<p>I must say, I'm a very good writer (I don't mean to toot my own horn, but...well, you've all been in this position. you know what i mean. oh... and please don't judge on account of my horrible grammar and spelling on this post) and my teachers and guidance counselor love me and I'm sure of glowing letters of recommendation</p>

<p>oh, and...</p>

<p>SATS - 1850
640 critical reading
650 writing
560 math</p>

<p>Low, I know, but I'm retaking them and hoping to bring them up significantly.</p>

<p>Subject Tests -
Literature -680
US History - 790</p>

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<p>updated SAT scores - 2050/1400</p>

<p>700 CR
700 M
650 W</p>

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<p>You showed a huge improvement, which I'm sure will look excellent. Make sure you send in samples of your writing, stuff like that helps the application because the admissions office at Skidmore cares a lot about stuff outside of academics as well.</p>

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<p>you are so in its not even funny</p>

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<p>well that makes me feel much better :)</p>

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<p>I think your chances are good- your stats seem spot on for Skidmore.</p>

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<p>"I think your chances are good- your stats seem spot on for Skidmore. "</p>

<p>Good? More like a shoo-in. I wouldn't be surprised if skidmore resorts to bribery should she reconsider her guaranteed admission.</p>

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<p>If you applied you are close to an auto-admit. Nice job with the SAT re-test!</p>

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<p>Unless you look like someone using Skidmore as a safety and not intending to matriculate. In that case they may surprise you with a waitlist to give offers to students who appear more interested.</p>

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<p>yeah, most definitely in</p>