snaps88

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!

GPA: 94.2

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

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

Awards:
National Honor Society
French National Honor Society
Francis Warde Service Award

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)


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.

soccerguy315

instate or out of state?

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

snaps88

sorry forgot about that. I'm out of state =/

Rixs

I think you're pretty competitive.

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

And write some excellent essays!

I think you have a good shot. =)

Here_to_Help

I agree, I think you will be a good candidate for OOS admission.

standrews

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

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%.

snaps88

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.

soccerguy315

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.

sinusrhythm

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.

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

snaps88

thank you!