Hi guys!
I’m a rising senior, and I feel like it’s finally time to make one of these:
Let me know what y’all think my chances are… my fate is in your hands
UW GPA: 4.0
Weighted: 4.9
6 AP classes so far, taking 3 more senior year
ACT: 32 (all subsections are above 30, but nothing higher than 33)
no sat subject tests
AP scores are mainly 4s and 5s
Intended major: Chemistry (Pre-med track)
Leadership: Quizbowl co-captain for 1 year (and next year)
President of HOSA
Other activities:
Involved in religious organizations, outside of school
Volunteering (hospital - around 100 hours; elementary school tutoring for 3 years)
Will most likely have really good teacher recs
Interested in applying to top liberal arts colleges (Williams, Pomona, Swat, Amherst)
Any other school recs?
Demographics:
From the south
Asian female
Low income
Your GPA is great and your ACT is in the range for all of these schools. Your EC’s seem good enough. You’re a very qualified applicant, but these are some of the hardest schools in the country to get into. Normally, I would suggest applying Early Decision (binding), but since you’re low income this would be extremely risky. Interest is very important to small LAC’s. Be sure to show a lot of interest and work very hard on your essays, these are very important. Consider adding Lafayette College, Vassar College, Franklin & Marshall College, and Union College. I could see these being good fits for you.
I would try to raise your ACT score to 34 or take the SATs. Admission for unhooked candidates with stats in the 50% range is very difficult - aim for 75% or higher.
You are a competitive applicant. Your stats and ECs are pretty good. Write great essays and you could get accepted to any of these schools