|
Accepted!
Stats:
*SAT: 710Math, 690Verbal, 670Writing (2 tests)
*SAT II: did not take
*ACT: did not take
*GPA: about 4.0 Weighted
*Rank: top 6%, most challenging available courseload
Subjective
*Essays: I want to be a writer, so I worked very hard on my essays. I think I did well.
*Teacher Recs: I did not see them, but I knew both teachers very well and trust that they both did very nicely.
*Counselor Rec: I like my counselor, he is sweet, but I doubt his recommendation was spectacular.
*Supplementary Material: I sent a recording of me on the piano playing a rather difficult Mozart Sonata in A Minor, and several short poems
*Hook: Navy brat (both parents are naval commanders - but I only mentioned that in my interview)
*Location: PA
*High School Type: Small, respected public HS
*Ethnicity: White
*Gender: Female (duh)
*Applied for Financial Aid: No
Other
*Extracurriculars: I am a first clarinetist in the band, in several clubs with some leadership positions (President of one, Secretary and past Editor of another), Hospital Volunteer (100+ hours), Work several jobs (because I love to shop!)
*Awards: Some science fair awards in medicine and engineering
*Advice? Commiserations? Feel like bragging?: Nope.
I really did not initially like Smith, although it was one of the few schools I applied. Now, however, I am having a hard time deciding between it and Bucknell (or William and Mary - if I get accepted...). I am continually growing fonder of Smith...
|