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Old 09-24-2012, 04:28 PM   #1
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Chances of getting into Northwestern/Boston College? HELP!

I am wondering my chances of getting into schools like Northwestern University, Boston College, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, University of Virginia, and University of Notre Dame.

I am a senior in a suburban, private, all-girls Catholic high-school. I currently have a 4.0 GPA (unweighted) and am an IB Diploma candidate (taking 6 IB classes).
ACT: 32 composite

My extra-curriculars include:
Cross Country/Track - 3 years
French Club secretary (junior) and vice president (senior)
French Scrabble captain (senior)
Agape club - 2 years
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - 3 years
I won't bore you with the rest of my activities - you get the idea.

I was inducted into the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society at my school. I have volunteered at a local children's hospital for 3 years (75+) hours. I also went on a service trip to a needy part of the country. I organized a coat drive for this community and raised 1500 lbs. of clothing. I also bake goods for the bereavement committee at my parish.

Any and all comments welcome - thanks!
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Old 09-24-2012, 04:38 PM   #2
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Please help!
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Old 09-24-2012, 07:40 PM   #3
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chill! you got this. you have all the grades and extra. now, right a really good application. you can get in.
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Old 09-25-2012, 06:38 AM   #4
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Thanks! Anyone else? What do others think?
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:24 PM   #5
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Please chance! Will chance back.
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:33 PM   #6
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I think you have a great chance. Your GPA, ACT and EC's are really spot on. All you need is a great essay that makes you stand out. I wouldn't worry too much about not getting in, I'd worry about making a decision on which school to apply to! Quite honestly, I think you have a good chance at every school you listed. Good luck!
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:35 PM   #7
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Thank you so much for responding!
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:42 PM   #8
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You can get into all those schools, but you have to have a strong essay to top it all off
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:44 PM   #9
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thank you !
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:48 PM   #10
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I agree with the rest- You seem to be a perfect fit for all those schools. Based on your grades and EC's you have a great chance to get into all of them. Writing a really good essay will be the cherry on top
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:49 PM   #11
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Thanks so much!
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Old 09-26-2012, 06:21 PM   #12
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Your GPA and ACT seem great as well as your EC's and sports you should get in without trouble.
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Old 09-26-2012, 06:48 PM   #13
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I agree with everyone here, you are a very strong candidate for any of the schools you listed, don't worry, write a good essay and you will get in .
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Old 09-26-2012, 07:47 PM   #14
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Thank you so much for your response!
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Old 09-26-2012, 09:51 PM   #15
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Fantastic! You should have no problem at all. Just write a solid essay and you'll be set
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