Honestly, What are my chances?

Skyler12
Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:54:13 +0000

I consider Colby one of my reaches. Do I have a chance?

I attend a competitive Public High School
GPA: 3.98/4.5
Top 15%-20%

Current Courses:
Prob/Stat
American Govt.
AP Lit
AP Spanish Lang.
Physics
APs taken: AP Modern Euro, AP English, AP Lit, AP Spanish Lang.

ACT: 24
SATs: 1750
(Terrible Test Taker…I know)

Cross Country, Lacrosse, Habitat for Humanity Treasurer, National Honor Society tutor coordinator, Spanish National Honor society, Treasurer for Class Board, Volunteers at a Hospital, attends Chinese School, tutors and so much more…but these are my real commitments.

Excellent Teacher Recs. AP Lang teacher/AP Modern Euro Teacher
Pretty Good Essay…about a leadership training for south east asians…it’s quite interesting actually
Hook: Attended Chinese School since 5th grade, Volunteers at a Children’s Hospital every summer since 9th grade. Refugee family.
unhook: low gpa. terrible test scores.

If I don’t get in…I’ve already gotten into other schools. It doesn’t hurt to apply… SO, Honest Opinions Please! It’s okay, I can take rejection.

Thanks for reading this epic message!