fuwaclick

I am an American citizen attending a highly rigorous international school in Switzerland, doing a full IB diploma.
Applying to: Smith (ED), Bryn Mawr, Sarah Lawrence, Mount Holyoke, Bard

The subjective part of my application is pretty strong, but I am not sure if my grades are good enough.

Intended majors: Undecided between Studio Art, psychology/sociology, and gender studies

SAT I (breakdown): 2020 (M: 650, CR: 720, W: 650) <- with just my best scores, the two individually added up to 1940 and then 2000.
SAT II: Biology E, Literature, Maths level 1 (scores not received yet)

Senior year courses:
IB Higher Level Visual Arts (6/7)
IB HL Biology (6)
IB HL English (5/6)
IB Standard Level Maths (4/5)
IB SL French B (5)
IB SL History (5)
Extended Essay: World Studies "To what extent is the sociopolitical oppression of transgender women in the USA comparable to that of the kathoeys in Thailand?"
Theory of Knowledge

Extracurriculars:
Peer Counselor/middle school homeroom leader (2 years)
Newspaper: writer and head illustrator (3 years)
Analytical drawing workshop with professor at Paris College of Art
Major role in student-led play "The Dining Room"
Supporting/speaking role in "Fiddler on the Roof"
Studied Japanese outside of school with an independent tutor (1 year)
Lead percussionist in Concert Band (2 years)
Drum lessons (2 years)

Job/Work Experience: N/A (don't have a swiss work permit)

Volunteer/Community service:
Worked at a local cat shelter to help socialize kittens for adoption

Teacher Recommendation: Haven't read them but I am sure they are good as both the teachers (English & extended essay supervisor) like me & know me very well
Counselor Rec: Same

Other

I am submitting the art supplement (drawing and painting), my artwork is very good (my art teacher said I could get into any art school I applied to, and he is VERY honest) and I have read his recommendation and it is very strong.

My Common App essay is about feminism and my struggles with reconciling my feminine gender presentation with my ideas of power and masculinity, also very strong.

State (if domestic applicant): n/a
Country (if international applicant): Switzerland
School Type: Private International school
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Full IB Diploma, speak 2 languages: English (native) and French (proficient)

Catria

IB is pretty rigorous so a 5-straddled IB transcript is like a 3.3-3.5 to me (more like 3.5-3.6 since you have 6s and a 7) but my knowledge of IB is limited, so please take those ratings with caution.

Smith: High match
Bryn Mawr: Match
Sarah Lawrence: High match
Mt. Holyoke: Match
Bard: Match

eastcoastgirl001

In response to ^,
Bard is going to be WAY harder to get into than Sarah Lawrence. Bard lets in about 30% of applicants.
Sarah Lawrence lets in 65%.

fuwaclick

Thanks so much to both of you
But @Catria, I'm a little confused about what you mean: is a "high match" almost a stretch, or is it one I'm really qualified for?

Also - I got my SAT subject scores: Biology E 700, Literature 690, Maths 1 670. Does this affect my chances at all?

Catria

A high match is almost a stretch and Bard should be a high match also.

fuwaclick

Just an update, I was accepted ED to Smith! Thanks so much for your help.

simonferro

your sat is not bad, grades are good. i think that you have a good chance at these especially if you say your recommendation letters and your portfolio is good. Good luck!

i also take ib, chance back?
chances? will chance back :)