what do you think?

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<p>I want to apply to oberlin early decision. I love this place so much, I had my interview today! So, what do you think are my chances? Any advice for me? Any help would be amazing, thank you!</p>

<p>Academic:
4.2 gpa (3.98 unweighted)
28 act
President's Award for Academic Excellence
Summa Cum Laude
NHS
Short story published in literary magazine</p>

<p>ECs:
VP and co-founder of creativity club
President of Diversity Club
Competitive artistic roller skating (with this i have won 10 national/regional metals, 3 awards for national excellence, i practice 3 hours a day, 6 days per week, and i am 2007 michigan skater of the year)
PR manager and entertainment editor of school paper</p>

<p>Community Service:
teach roller skating classes to beginners and advanced skaters (3 hours per week)
Michigan Humane Society (1 hr/week)
Hospital (4 hours/week)
Tutor French to elementary schoolers (6 hours/week, only during the summer)
Assist in a chemistry lab (1 hr/week, school year only)</p>

<p>summer experiences:
Medical related summer programs at Michigan Technical University and the University of Maryland Medical School (National Student Leadership Conference)</p>

<p>Classes:
AP US history sophomore year
Junior year: AP Gov, Acc English, French 3, Alg 2, Genetics, Independent Study (A LOT of research involved, will hopefully get it published) in anatomy, Advanced Journalism
Senior year: AP English, AP Bio, French 4, Pre Calc, epidemiology, advanced journalism, psychology</p>

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<p>I had way worse stats than you and got waitlisted, but then again I know there were some people on here with stellar stats who got flat out rejected. They say the "why oberlin" essay and I'm guessing expressing interest (I never interviewed, never visited) is key. Also, keep in mind I did regular decision so my chances were lower.</p>

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<p>Use your "Why Oberlin" essay to convey your familiarity with what makes Oberlin special, express well-considered reasons why you want to go there, and convey what you believe you would contribute to the community. Your visit should help you to do that; do some research on the website and the web generally about Oberlin and its history -- you will like what you find.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Oh, I forgot to add... my class rank is 20ish out of 520ish.</p>

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<p>All of your activities and enthusiasm for the school are in place. </p>

<p>But -- can you do anything to upgrade your ACT score? Or try the SAT's in fall? Have you taken prep courses or tutoring towards the tests? </p>

<p>That's the area to look to improve the strength of your application.</p>

<p>If you need more months to prepare for these standardized tests, check into Oberlin's ED-II option, which I believe has a January deadline.</p>