Chances At Williams College

EmJN15
Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:01:45 +0000

I applied Early Decision and am wondering how much of a shot I have…

GPA: (unweighted) 3.64
ACT: 30

Senior Schedule:
Physics
AP Bio
AP English
Stat
AP French
Virtual High School Pre-vet
Auditioned Choir and Band

Over my high school career I have taken 5 lab science courses - Physics, Anatomy, Biology Honors, AP Biology, and Chemistry. I am hoping to major in Environmental Science.

E/C’s:

Vocal/Theatrical: I have been in the District choir since 7th grade. I got the top score in the district last year. I have been in the All-State Chorus since Sophomore year, and have an All-Eastern Chorus Recommendation (I will find out if I got in or not this month). I have been taking private voice lessons and vocal coaching for five years.

I have been in the auditioned: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, New England Conservatory Youth Chorale, Madrigal Singers, a Jazz singing group, etc. I am also the leader of a student-run A Cappella group.

I have been in these shows: My Fair Lady, Urinetown, Once Upon A Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Aladdin.

Instrumental: I play Baritone Saxophone in Community Band, Clarinet in Marching Band (I am section leader), and French Horn in the auditioned school Symphonic Band.

Athletic: I did track for the first time last year, and qualified for districts in both high jump and pole vault. I had little to no training and got 5’00" in high jump, placing second at leagues. I pole vaulted a little towards the end of the season, and got 8’6" at my second meet, which was the last meet of the season. I have emailed and called the coach at Williams but unfortunately have not heard back.

I have also been a horseback rider for the past seven years and have done a few shows. I received reserve champion at AHAM but otherwise have only done smaller-scale shows.

Honors: National Beta Club (Vice President), National French Honors Society, Tri-M Music Society (Concert Manager).

I did Early Decision, have great recommendations from AP English Teacher, Anatomy Teacher, and Voice Teacher. I sent in a supplemental CD of my singing, have visited the campus, and have met with the choir director.

Thank you!