What's my chance at William and Mary? Advice?

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>So I'm applying to William and Mary this fall. I go to a good school (all girls-catholic), my average is an A (on the 100 scale, weighted... so its a 94.2). I admit I slacked a bit earlier in high school, but I'm working harder now. Let me know what chance I have... and any advice for me in the application process. =] Thanks!</p>

<p>GPA: 94.2</p>

<p>SATS:
CR: 680
W: 680
M: 730
(I am taking them again... hoping to break 700 in CR and W)
SAT IIs: taking Math B and French reading and listening in november</p>

<p>CLASSES:
All honors classes since freshman year (except religion, honors not offered)
1 AP last year
AP US History - 3
(also finished fourth year level french in junior year, but was unable to fit ap french into my schedule)
4 AP's this year (maximum at my school)
AP Calculus
AP Physics
AP Music Theory
AP Microeconomics
Advanced Vocal Ensemble (junior and senior, by audition, soloist)
Intro to Film
English 4 Honors
Spirituality in Art (religion)
Comparative Religions</p>

<p>Awards:
National Honor Society
French National Honor Society
Francis Warde Service Award</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Theatre - two or three shows a year, have had lead roles, looking into double major with
theatre and something else; i volunteer as a teacher in a drama club for inner-city children (me and four friends created the club), director/music director of a spring musical for the kids
Music - 12 years of piano lessons, one year of voice, advanced school choir, church choir, looking to pursue in college as far as clubs and organizations
Community Service - along with the drama club (which is around 100 hours a year), I have been on several mission trips to Mississippi and New Orleans, and would like to be involved in both community service and traveling in college.
French Club - freshman, sophomore, junior, senior
Skiing - ski team freshman and sophomore year, quit to start the winter play, but i enjoy it as a hobby (availably skiing isnt necessary in my college search though haha obviously)</p>

<p>My essay is currently on my ridiculous childhood fantasies of becoming practically everything, evolving into my passion for theatre and then my experience teaching theatre to younger kids. I'm looking into a double major in theatre and possibly something in the business/economics field? havent exactly figured out the second major, but definitely looking to pursue theatre, and have music as an outside activity.</p>

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<p>instate or out of state?</p>

<p>I think you have very good chance instate, and will be competitive out of state.</p>

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<p>sorry forgot about that. I’m out of state =/</p>

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<p>I think you’re pretty competitive.</p>

<p>If you do take the SAT and score a little higher, that will be great! </p>

<p>And write some excellent essays! </p>

<p>I think you have a good shot. =)</p>

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<p>I agree, I think you will be a good candidate for OOS admission.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately OOS women faced the toughest admission odds last year.
For OOS admit rate was 28% vs. 42% for IS
For women admit rate was 29% vs. 43% for men</p>

<p>I haven’t seen a percentage for OOS women but using a little extrapolation puts the number at 23-24%, quite a bit lower than the overall admit rate of 34%.</p>

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<p>Does anyone have any advice as to give me a leg-up at all? I am now applying to both the theatre department and the music department, btw.</p>

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<p>W&M like community service, make sure you include that. Make sure you write an essay that shows who you really are beyond your stats.</p>

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<p>Snaps, I feel that W&M is a SAT oriented school as opposed to UVA which is a GPA oriented school. This is just based on emperical observation - no scientific basis at all. So yes, having a 2150 or above in SAT will help tremendously.</p>

<p>My son got in last year - we are instate. So the equation is a little different.</p>

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<p>thank you!</p>