bbbreathe

Dickinson is my reach.

International Relations/German:
white female from pennsylvania
4.0 (weighted)
don't know my rank..probably around 15/250

ACT Composite: 27
(taking again, i think i can get higher)

APs Taken/Will Have:
German
US History
English Language and Composition
English Literature

Leadership:
Secretary of National Honor Society
Vice President of German Club

Clubs:
Model UN
German Club
History Club
Junior Statesmen of America
Key Club
National Honor Society

Athletics:
Tennis

Misc:
-This summer, I am studying abroad in Germany as an exchange student for a month. I will be completely immersed in the culture and language. I don't know if colleges care about this?
-Hosted three German exchange students in my house
-Girl Scout for 12 years
-Working 25 hours a week at the same job for the past couple of years

Service:
-Mission trips to an Indian reservation and urban Miami
-things with Key Club and Girl Scouts...soup kitchens etc
-Tutoring at school

DougBetsy

I think you have a better than 50% chance.

Dickinson loves foreign language and a global experience. You've got that.

Your ACT could be your only vulnerability. But, you know that already.

Is money an issue? If not, consider ED.

intparent

Your stats look pretty good, a better ACT will help. If you can finish your Girl Scout Gold Award, that would polish your ECs (D is a student at Dickinson and has hers, they definitely liked it in the interview).

peaceplease9100

i am confused! Why is dickinson your reach? I know people from m school who got in with MUCH lower stats than you. don't worry. you are definitely going to get in. It is really not your reach. I think that you could apply to cornell and still have a decent shot!

Darbymom

My D is a junior at Dickinson & is going abroad this year. She went to an inner city high school & had a much lower ACT, but graduated #2 in her class. She applied ED and had a great interview. I think the fact that she went to Governor's school really helped, but that wasn't a possibility this year. Go for the Girl Scouts Gold award, I am sure that will help. She applied ED, and we are solidly middle-class & I have been very please with her financial aid package (19K per year from the endowment), this year her sister starts college and they REALLY came through for us. So... If you are sure this is the school for you, interview and apply ED. My D certainly didn't regret it.

nighttime

You're aware that Dickinson is SAT/ACT optional, correct?

Also, I agree with Peace please. There have been very few students from my D's high school
that have applied to Dickinson that haven't gotten in, although admittedly it is a very good high school.

I think you should feel very positive about your chances. Good luck!