alleycatanna

Yeah, yeah, okay. This is a "what are my chances" thread.
But please? I feel as if I have no chance after reading other people's resumes.
And my applications are due in less than a month.
And I could die.

Age: 16 (senior, I skipped a grade)
City: Las Vegas

GPA: 4.0 UW, 4.8 weighted
Rank: 3/385 (valedictorian candidate)
SAT: 2260 (790 CR, 740 W, 730 M)
SAT IIs: Literature 710, Math I 730, Math II 690 (boooo)
APs: US History (4)
National Merit Semifinalist (so far. PSAT 224)

This year: AP Calculus AB, AP Comp/Lit, AP Government, French III H, Anatomy/Physiology H, Theatre IV

Extracurriculars:
Theatre MAJOR at a performing arts magnet school
(15-35 hours a WEEK), acting, student directing, tech work
Varsity Quiz team Vice President
Mu Alpha Theta Vice President
Volunteer 4 hrs/week in pediatrics department at a hospital
Volunteer for the Drama Club at my elementary school

Essays:
not too bad, I don't think. Common App is pretty good.

Recs:
two AMAZING teacher recs, counselor one isn't bad either


What are my chances at:
Washington University in St. Louis
Pomona College
Reed College
Occidental College
Lewis & Clark College
University of Puget Sound
Brandeis University
Swarthmore College


pretty please?

I495

You're only ranked third in your class? Your SAT is only in the 99th percentile? Don't even bother applying!
(I'm being sarcastic, of course. If your SATs and GPA make you want to die, I would try for a little more self-esteem.)

Tell you what: if you post, in capital letters, "I AM AN EXCELLENT STUDENT AND DESERVE A TOP-QUALITY EDUCATION," I'll chance you. How does that sound?

zefranzter

You have an awesome shot at Swarthmore, that's the only one on your list I really know.

vossron

Your numbers are a match for Reed, but it's a "fit" school where essay and interview are important. L&C and UPS look more like safeties.

Oprah!

you're gonna get in girl!