The College of William and Mary

“1)Be passionate 2)Ace every class you take and makeAug 08 2004History/Histories (art history/etc.)
1)Be passionate 2)Ace every class you take and make sure you challenge yourself in your coursework with the toughest schedule possible 3)prepare for the SAT's and try for the 1400 range 4)Write from the heart in your essays-W&M reads them all and they ARE important
SAT: 1430 Male

“Find an angle about your personality and extracurricular activitiesJun 17 2004English
Find an angle about your personality and extracurricular activities that's different and go with it. I had a great history teacher who got me involved with some volunteer work in archaeology in high school, so I totally trumped that up. Then I mentioned getting awards in my AP US History class, the county history fair, my World History class, and a scholarship for some work I did compiling entries in a 19th century diary from a local plantation. I didn't even really consider being a history major, but that doesn't matter when you're just trying to get in. Don't lie, but don't be afraid to put down all the interesting things you've done. On the other hand, you have to balance it so it's not too one-sided... I also was involved with sports and volunteer activities, as well as academic honor socities. Show how well-rounded you are, they like that. And most importantly, spend lots of time on the essay questions. Those are vital.
SAT: 1390 Female

“Do well statisticallyApr 27 2004Computer Science
Do well statistically. W&M is becoming increasingly competitive and is looking to improve their status in rankings, so they'll love to pad the stats. I was a 1520 with a 3.8 and I'm pretty sure they just let me in without looking at anything else. Good essays also do help, but probably do not make as big of a difference as in other schools.
SAT: 1520 Male

“Obviously, you need good objective measures:Apr 26 2004Undecided
Obviously, you need good objective measures: GPA (As and Bs) and SATs (1300 or so). BUT, make use of your PERSONAL ESSAY. This can make or break the decision. It is your chance to show them that you WILL ADD to the campus and the community.
SAT: 1290 Male

“I did decent in high school, got a 1460,Jan 16 2004History/Histories (art history/etc.)
I did decent in high school, got a 1460, was very active in sports and clubs, and I wrote a good essay. Just be well rounded. Be a renaissance man/woman. That's what the people who come here are.
SAT: 1460 Female