r/lafayettecollege • u/Double_Ad5186 • 3d ago
do i have any chances?
SAT 1320 (730 math, 590 ebrw), GPA ≈3.6, international student from low income family, TOEFL 110 (5.5, C1 level), applying for ED1 and 100% finaid. i understand that i have almost no chances, but maybe (just maybe) you know someone in similar situation who was accepted. thanks for reading<3
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u/joylol101 3d ago
are you an athlete? it’s easier for athletes to get in due the the holistic approach
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u/Double_Ad5186 2d ago
i'm a certified freediver (with an international certificate) and roughly a level BB swimmer (not sure how to correctly convert the levels used in my country to the american system, but google says that's roughly the top 35%). however, i don't know if that will make a difference since these sports are quite niche
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u/Longjumping_Key_2532 3d ago
You actually do have a shot ...I know someone w lower SAT not foreign but w single parent lower income on a full ride currently on deans list at Lafayette. Tell your authentic story in your essay 💪
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u/evvshott 3d ago
Im gonna be honest it depends on your character and what you did in school. Im cirrently a student and I didnt have a good SAT score but I did have over a 4.0 cumulative and was very active in my community as well as school. You definitely have the score, the financial need, and the GPA but I would also make sure to write a good essay and showcase who you are outside of academics because that is truly what colleges are looking for on top of stats!