What are my chances of getting into the following colleges?

Question

I'm a rising senior who is petrified of the dreaded "rejection letter." That being said, what do you think are my chances of getting into the following schools based on the information below? And, would it be a big help to raise my ACT from 29 to 30?

Schools:
-Washington University in St. Louis (ED)
-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (received Rensselaer Medalist Award, $15,000/year scholarship to this school only)
-College of William and Mary
-University of Maryland College Park (in-state applicant)

Scholastic Record:
ACT: 29
SAT II: 660 Chemistry, 620 Math 2
GPA: 3.81 (unweighted) 5.05
Rank: Top 5%
..have adequate EC's and leadership

So, what do you think? Is it worth studying some more for the ACT to bump it up to a 30.. .just because the "3" looks better than the "2"?

Thanks for any feedback

Answer 1

If you're getting the scholarship to RPI, take it. I don't think those numbers will get you into Washington U., but would be good enough for Univ. of Maryland.

Answer 2

Dear,
I know that as a teenager perception is sometimes distorted when it comes to realistically appraising yourself realistically.

So take it from me, you should not only not worry about getting in but you should also apply to more selective schools, University of Md is selective and affordable (I'm a student there) and there are other schools like it that you are more than qualified to apply to.
For complete information about the acceptance percentages, average scores/GPA's of accepted students, and to compare/search for colleges goto: www.collegeboard.com

You'll do fine, and when you get in; don't party too hard, don't become a drunk and give yourself a pat on the back. You're doing much better than 95% of your peers.