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SAT Scores (and # of sittings): 2200 (690 math, 740 reading, 770 writing)- 1 sitting
ACT Scores (and # of sittings): 33 (35 English, 31 Math, 34 Reading, 31 Science)- 1 sitting
SAT II Scores (and # of sittings): 750 Math II, 740 Spanish
School Profile (Brief): medium-sized public
GPA (Unweighted/Weighted): 5.0ish weighted, 4.0 unweighted
Rank: 1/330
Course Rigour: hardest offered
AP/IB Scores: 5 APUSH, 5 Psychology, 4 Lang
Notable Honours/Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): nothing that big, but AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Student, etc.
Notable Extra-Curricular Activities: Varsity basketball captain, Varsity swim captain, School ambassador (tour guide, school leader for freshmen, etc.),
Work Experience: Babysitting, youth basketball ref,
Non-Consistent Extra-Curricular Activities (Volunteering, Summer Activities, etc.): Basketball camp counselor for the past 3 summers, hospital volunteer (100+ hours)
Recommendations: Very strong
Essays (and content, if you like): Decent
Interview: Went well. My interviewer attended the same high school that I go to, so we talked a lot about that and also discussed my interests, goals, etc. I felt confident.
Your Prospective Major: Biology (pre-med track), would also like to focus on Psychology and Spanish
State/Country: New England
Ethnicity/Gender: white female
Hooks: A former admissions officer/ alumnus wrote a letter of rec for me
Strengths/Weaknesses: strong recommendations. decent scores.
Your Assessment: I’m upset, but I guess there is still hope. I did everything I could. Congrats to everyone who got in!
Other Acceptances/Rejections/Waitlists/Whither you plan(ned) to apply: Didn’t apply anywhere else. Will be applying RD to a lot of small, competitive NE schools