ifailedhighsch

Hi I posted this thread in other forums but I'm really interested in all girls schools so I decided to post this here.

Hi, I'm a rising high school senior and I completely messed up my high school career.

I feel like I'm screwed.

Here goes. (I omitted any "crap" classes like P.E.)

Freshman Year

Honors English B/B
Honors Geometry C/C
Honors Global Studies/ Health B/A
Latin I B/B
Biology B/B
Debate A/B

Sophomore Year
English A/A
Chemistry B/B
AP World C/B
Latin II B/B
Algebra II B/B

Junior Year
Honors Precalculus B/C
AP Biology B/B
AP US History B/B
AP Human Geo B/B
Anatomy/ Physiology B/B
English A/B

Senior Year
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB
AP Government
AP Macroeconomics
Physics
English
Ceramics

In total I would have taken 12 AP/Honors classes
(8 AP Classes and 4 Honors)

Test Scores

SAT: 1970
SAT II: 710 US History, 710 Biology

AP Tests
World History- 5

Extracurriculars: Volunteer at the Science Museum (since 8th grade), Vice President of UNICEF club on campus (elected position), played violin for 10 years, Chemistry tutor, Junior Varsity swim team captain, coordinator for woman's self defense clinic in our community, started the INTERACT club on campus, VBS volunteer for 3 years at church,

I could get really good letters of rec.

I was looking at schools specifically on the East Coast

so.. what schools could I reasonably get into?

swizzle13

you didn't mess up your high school career, i can tell you that much

penguin369

If I were you, I'd attempt to retake the SAT or the ACT. I'm sure you would be able to score a 2000+ which would give you a shot at many women's colleges, even with your C's.

I think you might stand a shot at Bryn Mawr or Mount Holyoke, but admission has become much tougher for both schools. There are other good women's colleges besides the Sisters though- try to read the "lesser known women's colleges" thread in this forum. Offhand, I know of Simmons in Boston, and several schools in the South including Mary Baldwin, Agnes Scott, and Sweet Briar. Just remember to show a lot of interest in these schools, demonstrate passion in your EC's and write good essays!

Mariecc1

I'll add Meredith College to penguin369's list. You certainly haven't messed up your high school career. However, if your grades are the result of a problem like procrastination, it would be a good idea to try to figure out ways to change your behavior now. It'll only get tougher in college (and I speak from personal experience). Good luck!

ifailedhighsch

thanks!! anyone else?

3togo

This may help ... List of Women's Colleges - US News and World Report

There are not a lot of all women's colleges ... I'd suggest you research them all to find schools your grades and SATs are at the median or better ... and go from there. With your stats to tippy top schools are probably out of reach but there are lots of great options on this list. Good luck!

FYI - my daughter started her search looking for a mid-sized to large coed research university and ended up a all women's LAC ... and LOVES her school.

swattiechick

You are fine. Sure your grades aren't great but they are solid. I think you have a good chance at Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, and Smith.

3togo

OP, while I'm all for applying to reach I'd suggest checking the stats of admits at these schools on sites like collegeboard dot org ... if your GPA, class rank, and/or SATs are well below the median for the admits then the school is likely a pretty big reach for you. Frankly, given your GPA the top schools are likely out of reach. That said I've visited a ton of schools with my two oldest kids and there are a ton of excellent schools where a student can get a great education ... and the best fit for a particular student may have very little to do with being the highest rank school on their list. PS - neither of my kids pursued the highest ranked schools on their list; and I agree with their choices as the best fit for them.

elonraearevn

I think you have a good shot at Smith! I got 5 Cs total in high school, and they were all second semester junior year/senior year, and I got into Smith--in part, I think, because I had a lot of ECs that I devoted a lot of time to. If you keep your grades up senior year, that will help. Your ECs look really good, which will help a lot.

cty4ever

Smith is really competitive. They do like a diverse campus though. I'd go for Mt. Holyoke or Bryn Mawr. Sweet Briar is VERY expensive, but not as competitive. You're grade aren't bad, I'd just take the SAT in October.

travelnut

Re: cost of attendance 2012-2013.

Bryn Mawr-$@54,600
MHC-@$53,596
Smith-@$45,096
SBC-@43,765

When tuition is deemed "high", it is helpful to add relative to what.

This is not a comment on which school is right for which student, relative merits of any school, nor what percentage of students at each school receive grants or merit aid, discounting tuition. Just want to encourage people to look into the schools that interest them and see what is available. For example, a range of SBC students receive generous merit scholarships based on GPA and test scores. The school is direct about what a potential applicant can expect to receive and many other schools are as well.

I wouldn't want hearsay about a variable as important as cost to deter anyone in their pursuit of "their" college. Good luck with your searches.

ifailedhighsch

I got my SAT up to 2010, if that changes anything

ifailedhighsch

I know this thread is old..but does anyone have any other opinions? They would be much appreciated!

actc111

Honestly, if you want to apply for some of them, I suggest just applying. My daughter (senior) is applying to MHC and I never thought we would have a "fighting chance" there because her GPA is low, but we actually have a chance.
It certainly helps to develop a relationship with someone at the college so they can "vouch" for you- whether it be an admissions counselor or an athletic coach... trust me, it helps.
You have a real chance at any of them just because they are mostly more holistic and will see the big picture of your application.
Good luck applying!

Avek216

Just go for it! I applied to Mills College a few years ago and didn't think I was going to be accepted because of my low high school GPA, my ****ty first year at a university, and three solid years at a community college. I'm not there right now due to financial aid issues, but I'm reapplying for next year and also I'm applying for the nontraditional age programs at Smith, MHC, and Bryn Mawr and I'm pretty sure most of my applications are going to be free, so why not?