yet ANOTHER chance thread :P

Colleges and Universities A-Z Reed College
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<p>I know you all hate these threads, but I would like to know where I stand regarding my chances at Reed. =) Please help me determine if Reed is a reach, match, or safety!</p>

<p>Asian female
Public high school, doesn't rank
Class size: roughly 950ish
GPA (UW): 3.7
I'm not sure what my weight one is, probably around 4.1-4.2.</p>

<p>SAT I Scores
Reading - 710
Math - 690 (yuck.)
Writing - 800
Total - 2200</p>

<p>I have yet to take my SAT II's in October. I am taking the Chemistry and Literature ones and they will both probably be in the area of 650-750.</p>

<p>AP Classes, 11th grade
AP English Language (5)
AP Chemistry (4)
AP US History (4)
AP Calc AB (4)</p>

<p>AP Classes, 12th grade
AP English Literature
AP Physics B
AP Contemporary Govt and Politics</p>

<p>Honors classes
English Honors (9, 10)
Geometry Honors (9)
Chemistry Honors (10)
Calculus CD Honors (12)</p>

<p>ECs
High school newspaper - copy editor during 11, staff writer during 12
Hope Can Cure Cancer Club - member during 9, officer during 10, 11, 12
Editor of literary magazine - 12
Spanish Club - member during 11, officer during 12
Internship at local city newspaper - summer before 12
Student Council Orientation Commission - 12
"Volunteens" volunteer organization - 9, 10, 11, 12
Track & Field - 10</p>

<p>Work experience
I grade work/help kids at an afterschool called Kumon, 9 hours a week.</p>

<p>Awards/Recognition
National Honor Roll
National Honor Society - all four years
California Scholarship Federation - all four years
Who's Who Among American High School Students
National Merit Commended Student (not sure if this means anything, lol)</p>

<p>Essays and Recs
- I'm pretty sure my essays will be great.
- My teacher recs will be decent, but I have no idea what the counselor will write about me.</p>

<p>Thanks for any feedback! I was also wondering what the English department at Reed is like, since I will most likely be majoring in English! =)</p>

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<p>Academically, you fit the mold at Reed (regardless of the fact that Reed seems to accept it students based on their academic PASSIONS, not necessarily their achievements.) Thus, with that said, Reed will be content looking at your GPA and nothing more. Things like honor roll, merit awards, etc don't work against you, but they don't make you stand out much either. I'm just pointing that out for you.</p>

<p>However, your academics and ECs do show passion to english, literature, and writing, so Reed will see your dedication to your passions. </p>

<p>Overall, you have a good shot. Make sure your essays are EXCELLENT.</p>

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<p>Thank you, OniLawliet. I will try my best to convey myself, not my stats, in the application. =)</p>

<p>Oh and btw, I forgot to add that I am applying reg. decision, if that changes anything.</p>

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<p>Hey, some of us like these threads!</p>

<p>I think Reed is a safety for no one, due to its unique (like many other schools) personality. I think Reed is a match (for me meaning 50/50) for you, based on your presented stats. Essay and interview will be important.</p>