Chances? Chances? Chances?

Colleges & Universities Williams College
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<p>Hey, any feedback on my chances of being accepted to Williams? </p>

<p>I am a white female from Minnesota.
3.9 unweighted GPA at private high school (no rankings, but top 5%)
34 ACT
2320 SAT: 800 CR, 760 M, 760 W
SATIIs: 800 Math II, 710 US history, 750 biology-M</p>

<p>Current classes:
AP Chemistry
Research
AP calc BC
Chinese VI
AP English
Religion</p>

<p>ECs: fall dramas, musicals (2 drama letters), stage tech(stage manager, deck manager), Quiz Bowl(co-captain), Math League (co-captain), Newspaper (news editor senior year), Shakespeare club.</p>

<p>Community service: assisting at preschools, visiting elderly, teaching Chinese to 2nd graders, 90 service hours through Project Link, Service Award</p>

<p>Summers: 2 People to People trips (earned 2 college credits, 2 high school credits), biochemistry research at the University of St. Thomas (365 hours)- wrote a paper I plan to send in as a supplement</p>

<p>Academic honors: State art award for ceramics through Scholastic Arts, member of the Cum Laude society, National Chinese Honor Society, headmasters list every semester so far in high school, English departmental distinction award, AP Scholar, Math departmental Distinction Award, National Merit Semifinalist, works selected for publication in Honors Papers (a school publication of the best essys from each school year)</p>

<p>I also have a decent essay and two really good/amazing teacher reccommendations.</p>

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<p>Shellzie, I’m sure Williams would consider you seriously. Your grades, scores, accomplishments and ECs are strong. Being from Minnesota is a positive. </p>

<p>Theater experience is also a plus as Williams has a vibrant drama department and needs actors and stage managers. Have you seen their spectacular new theater? You should consider including a drama resume and/or a video or dvd of a performance. Perhaps add a supplemental recommendation from a drama instructor or director.</p>

<p>Make sure your essays are more than decent. Try to visit if you haven’t yet. </p>

<p>What is the National Chinese Honor Society?</p>

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<p>Thanks, momrath! I did visit the campus last summer, and all the facilities looked wonderful. I am definitely planning on including a drama resume and having some more people look over my essay. The National Chinese Honor Society is a society that includes those who have taken Chinese for 6 or more semesters in high school with an average grade of B+ of higher.</p>

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<p>anyone else?</p>

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<p>You have awesome stats. I’m sure you’ll be seriously considered.
From what I’ve learned, Williams is looking for more than great numbers, though that qualifies you to apply. You need a hook of some kind, and theater appears to be yours.
Try to get the theater dept to support your application. That’s your best shot. If you haven’t contacted them yet, do so now.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>