do I have a chance at getting in?

polo1A
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 02:56:06 +0000

First the all-important stats:
Academics:
4.27 weighted gpa
3.91 unweighted gpa
4 AP’s and 3 Honors by the time I finish senior year
4 on the US History AP Test
700 on SAT 2 Math 2c, 720 on SAT 2 Literature, and 740 on SAT 2 US History
SAT: 690 Critical Reading, 690 Math, 730 Writing (2110 composite score)
Volunteering/ECs:
4 years playing water polo, Varsity Captain (probably like 14 hours a week for 12 weeks each year)
4 years swimming (Probably like 10-12 hours for 10 weeks each year)
3 years of volunteering at Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary (4 hours a week for around 10 weeks each year; fostered animals and help at adoption fairs)
AVID Tutor (Tutoring Sophomores in the AVID program; it’s a daily thing I’m doing this senior year)
Essays:
I’ve gotten a couple of people (teachers and people in my community) to take a look as well as a person who used to help with admissions decisions and they’ve all told me that they think they’re pretty good. My essays center around water polo and swimming as they’re a big part of my life.
Teacher and Counselor Recs:
Don’t know what they wrote, but I’m sure they’re really good because I had one of the teachers for 2 years and the other one I got along really well with.
Background:
I’m a Mexican-born male who came here about 9 years ago. First language and language spoken at home is Spanish. My mom works for the Mexican government, so I’m considered an international student even though I’ve done all of high school here. I will be the first person in my family to go to college and I will need financial aid from Northwestern (does that decrease my chances?). The Latin Recruitment office has contacted me and even waived the application fee, so do you think that means anything? I really would like to get in and my Intended Major is English.

Thoughts?