Chance me, please! (ED)

temporaryaccount
Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:33:03 +0000

Hey everyone. This is my first post on this forum.

I visited Haverford recently and loved the environment. I’m thinking of applying ED after an interview and overnight visit sometime this fall.

I think my grades/scores are at the point where I’m kinda competitive for the top liberal arts schools, such as Haverford…but I’m still pretty nervous.

I’m a white male from Vermont.

Tests:

ACT: 35 Composite (33 E, 34 M, 36 W, 36 S), 8/12 Essay

Sat II: 730 Math II, 770 Chemistry

Grades:

3.73 UW GPA, my school doesn’t do weighted grades. I’ve taken 1 AP, AP Chemistry (A-), and am taking AP Biology and AP Calculus Senior year.

My school does not release Class Rank.

EC’s

Created and currently lead a group of student volunteers in my high school, working with a local nonprofit to help elderly people learn and understand technology. (recently created)

Paid lead counselor for my high school’s freshman orientation camp. I taught incoming freshman computer skills (school software stuff), helped them mingle together and make friends, and guided school tours. (3 years)

Board member of a school trust designed to distribute funds to worth clubs and extracurriculars that need financial aid. (2 years)

100+ hours of community service (total), at a local, volunteer-run Halloween event. (past 4 years)

I have played piano (non-competitively) for 10 years.

I have been a member of Key Club for the past 3 years.

I have other small extracurriculars and volunteer work, but nothing major.

Rec’s/Essay

I feel like I should be able to write a strong essay, but nothing amazing. I’m working with a college advisor to make it the best that I can.

My recommendations should be strong, but again, probably nothing exceptional.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! I realize my EC’s are pretty weak, but there’s not much I can do about it at this point. I’m already stressing out about admissions, and it’s June…

Thanks in advance!