My chances?!?111?!1?1? Thanks <3

perle0
Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:30:38 +0000

Common App is flipping out right now. Urgh :/

Anyways, hi! I’m a senior applying to college and I wish to be chanced by you guys. I need to verify that I have a future! Indulge me, please?

These are my unimpressive stats:

SAT (superscore): 2080
CR: 800
M: 610
W: 670

Cumulative GPA (unweighted): 3.78 (It would be much higher if it were weighted)

My previous APs:
AP Statistics
AP World History
AP US History (4)
AP Language and Composition

My senior year course load:
AP Calculus AB
AP Literature
News Production
AP Studio Art
AP European History
AP Chemistry

I’ve also taken four (dual) classes at the local community college, and my Spanish 4 class earned me college credit at the Udub.

ECs:
Clubs/societies:
National Art Honors Society
National Spanish Honors Society
Key Club
DECA Club

Volunteer:
200+ hours at Boys and Girls Club
stuff for some charities (UNICEF) for Key Club

(Really impressive, I know.)

Personal Recommendations:
2, both pretty strong

Essay:
Strong! (this is what I got going for me)

I was recently accepted as a QuestBridge finalist so I’m applying to the following colleges through them:
USC
UChicago
UVa
Northwestern

I know these are reaches, but I would be a fool not to try.

Other colleges I’m considering:
Brandeis
Syracuse
UW: Seattle (sister goes there)
James Madison University (my other sister went there)
William and Mary
Boston University
UC:Berkeley
Western Washington (safety) (cousin goes there)

I’m considering re-taking the SAT. I didn’t study for it at all so I think if I do try again (and study,) I could get a hundred or more points higher.
My counselor recommended I take the SAT because my English skills > my math. Should I sign up for the December ACT even though my QB applications are due this Friday?

Thanks for reading <3
You look beautiful today.

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