What are my chances? (sort of)

ab49329
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:26:37 +0000

I am currently a high school senior, and I am working on my application to Tufts. (A little late, I know) The more I learn about it, the more I want to go there, and the more I realize how under qualified I am. But here are my stats anyways:
• GPA: 3.9 unweighted
• SAT: W: 720 M: 540 CR:700 (I’ve only taken it once)
• SAT subject tests: I have not taken them yet. I’m registered to take biology, literature, and math 1 on January 23 (everyone keeps telling me that schools will accept January test scores, is this true? Also, do you think one of the math tests was easier than the other?)
• I have taken several AP/ IB classes, and I am testing in IB history, IB/AP English, and AP Calc.
• I received good recommendations from my counselor and two of my teachers.
Extracurricular:
• Horseback riding (hunt seat/ dressage)
• National Honor society (secretary)
• Symphonic Choir (audition is required)
• Art classes
Community service
• Algebra tutor
• Peer mentoring program
• Volunteering at an elementary school
• Volunteering at the local animal shelter
• I participate in other community service activities, these are just the ones I do regularly
Hobbies/interests
• Horseback riding
• Sailing
• Hiking
• Flying
Background
• White female
• $150 k annual income (no financial aid for me )
• From a small town in Alaska (regional diversity, anyone?)
• Public high school
I have a few questions:
• Would I have a better chance of getting in if I applied to the school of engineering? Engineering is actually what I’m interested in doing, and I read somewhere about schools trying to keep their gender ratios more even. (my math SAT score is really low…)
• Am I correct in thinking that there’s no way I can apply early decision? (I am on winter break right now)
• And finally, should I even bother applying?
Thanks for reading this, anyways!