<p>Yngwie:</p>
<p>“Chance me” questions are so difficult. Swarthmore “chance me” questions come from a pretty self-selected group. So, I would say that the breakdown I’ve seen over the years is something like:</p>
<p>5% Yeah, you’ve got a great shot
90% Competitive, but who knows?
5% Really, you have no prayer</p>
<p>I would say that you fall into the middle group. That’s what makes it so frustrating to do “chance me” answers. I want to communicate that, yes, you have some things that would be very attractive to Swarthmore. But, by the same token, I don’t want to create false hope from reading a simple laundry list of qualifications.</p>
<p>My advice, as always, is to learn as much as you can about the school, and use that knowledge to be as specific about matching up “your stuff” with the things that make Swarthmore tick on your application.</p>
<p>BTW, with your income level, I would expect you to receive essentially a full ride need-based scholarship if you are accepted. So, you may want to consider early-decision if Swarthmore is your strong first choice.</p>