Hello, I applied to 14 colleges, and am very anxious to hear all the decisions. What are my chances?

Question

I was wondering if anyone who knew anything about the following colleges could tell me my chances of getting in:
1- TCNJ
2- Rollins
3- Ithaca
4- Loyola
5- Lafayette
6- Rutgers
7- Monmouth
8- University of Vermont
9- University of Delaware
10-Ramapo
11- Elon (deferred)
12- Rider (accepted)
13- Hood (accepted)
14- Bucknell (rejected)

Some information:
I have a 93.33% average. I was 85/584 in my class (weighted). I took all average courses freshman year, 2 honors sophomore, 2 honors and 1 AP junior, and 2 AP and 1 honors senior year.
I am in the National Honor Society and the Italian Honor Society. I dance 5 times a week, I'm on the tap company, I am a recreational softball pitcher, and I play the piano and the oboe. I was a member of student council and class cabinet (10,11,12), earth science team (9), and marching band (9). I also have 150+ hours of community service (as a classroom aid in a handicapped summer preschool) and I work 12 hours a week.

I have visited Elon, TCNJ, Lafayette, and UVM. I interviewed with Lafayette and UVM, and also had an alumni interview with Lafayette.

I received an 1190 on my SATs and a 24 on my ACT

Answer 1

Ithaca...u should get it...nice school great people...loyola...hmmm yes prolly and yes to Lafayette...Rutgers is getting hard to get into...Monmouth...nah pass on that one...UVM ROCKS!!! hippies though..but big party school too good times! U of Del...Good school....not sure if u will get in ur scores are pretty good! ELON is sooo nice but....lots of richie rich kids...I'm one of them too but ya know sometimes it gets old quickly...and hood and rider good places to go too I'm quite surpised u didn't get into bucknell! Have no fears I applied to 15 colleges too and just think that one school that denies you...THERE LOSS!
GOOD JOB! you have no restored my faith in the generation below me! I'm proud of you! :) GOOD LUCK !!!!

Answer 2

Of the remaining ten, I'd assume that about 7 will accept you and the other three would defer/reject you. This translates to a 70% chance of acceptance, overall, for any particular university (and they all are roughly equal in admissions difficulty). If you're not an in-state resident, that lowers your chances a bit at the state schools because they have to admit a certain percentage of state residents (notably UVermont, UDelaware, and Rutgers). Still, you're chances are pretty good.

You're a pretty strong candidate at all these schools although your single weakest factor is your SAT/ACT score (i.e. it doesn't reflect your GPA and would seem to suggest that your high school isn't particularly strong, your ACT would at least a 26, and probably a 28+, if it were matching up with your GPA).

Your extracurriculars are, by far, your strongest point and schools that focus on this more than your test scores (not to generalize, but small schools often do a better job of evaluating the entire candidate than just their test scores).

Answer 3

Karen, take a deep breath! Congratulations on your two acceptances you've received already.

Trying to predict college admissions is fruitless and it will only cause you anxiety and grief! It sounds like you have a very solid high school resume, and your application list is very broad, so you should have a very good chance of having your pick of colleges. (It's not like you only applied to Harvard, Yale, and Penn.)

Which schools will say yes is hard to predict. Admissions committees take so many factors into consideration when reviewing a candidate. You may think you're a shoo-in for one college and get rejected while another might be a long-shot and you'll get in. Some colleges weigh GPA over extracurriculars, while others are more interested in well-rounded students without perfect test scores.

Just enjoy this time for now! You'll be getting more acceptances, that's for sure.

Answer 4

(1) You didn't tell us your SAT or ACT scores (a big factor at some schools).
(2) 93% and you're not in the top 10% of your class? Sounds like some serious grade inflation!
(3) Residency will play a big factor in the public schools, as they have in-state student quotas to fill.

(3) You sound like a serious, well-rounded individual. All of those schools would be lucky to have you.

(And remember that where you go to undergrad is largely irrelevant, except for the connections that you may make there... but if you're planning on going to grad school, that is where you really want to be picky...)

Answer 5

Are you from NJ? If so, there's no reason why you wouldn't get into Rutgers (and you'd probably get a damn good scholarship, too). As far as the others, I am only familiar with TCNJ and Ramapo and I can say you're pretty much guaranteed admission there.

You might want to ask this question at http://talk.collegeconfidential.com

Most of the people there are fairly knowledgeable and can give you some pretty good commentary.

Answer 6

As a college grad, I commend you for the step you're taking. I got into UT-Austin with much less than you are applying with.

I have to tell you though, the best advice is to just relax. The best way to get into college is to realize that no matter what happens, you're no worse off. Remember that. Same goes for a job interview. That is how I have gotten jobs in numerous fields. You just go in and remember you won't lose, you can only gain.

Your chances are AWESOME though, with all you've got.

Answer 7

good grades, you outside pursuits are good, you sat and act are on the low side for your grades. the big issue is where do you want to go. you spent an awful lot of money applying, also what do want to concentrate on. and what schools offer that. narrow it down and then give those schools a call and talk to the admitting office, deans in the department you are interested and let them know of your interest. might help and who knows maybe someone will step up for you.

Answer 8

I think you have a good chance of being accepted by Rollins, Monmouth, and Loyola.

Answer 9

you should get in atleast 1. you sound TOO overly achieved. some people who are like that turn out to be schitzo's.

Answer 10

http://college.sparknotes.com/ (type in the college and click "admissions" to see the acceptance rate, etc.)