<p>I already posted this in the "Are My Chances" section, but I wanted to see what all of the actual Pomona-aspirants have to say.</p>
<p>SAT: Critical Reading 750, Math 680, Writing 730 (2160 new scale, 1430 old)
SAT Subject Tests: Chemistry 680, US History 770, Math II 550 (=[)
GPA: 4.59 (weighted)
Class rank: 8/666 (top 1%, though my school doesn't even have a very high grad. rate, let alone an average GPA > 3.0)
AP Exams Taken: Chemistry 4, English Language 5, US History 5
-Planning to take Calculus A/B, American Gov't, English Literature</p>
<p>Awards, Activities, Points of Note etc...
-National Merit Scholarship Commendation
-RYLA (Rotary Youth Leaderiship Awards)
-Participated in Harvard Model Congress program in San Francisco
-Captain of school's drumline
-Participate in Marching, Symphonic, Jazz, Wind, and Winter Drumline ensembles
-Member of Interact, National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, Secretary of (nearly non-existent) Physics Club. Not necessarily an active member in most clubs, but the apps. don't need to know that.
-Have accumulated 80+ volunteer hours over high school career, though sporadically and mostly at my synagogue (yes I'm Jewish)
-I've been diabetic since the age of 4
-Honorably mention in regional poetry competition @ Cal State San Bernardino
-Already had my interview and imo it went well
-Essays are mostly going to focus on my love of music and being a unique individual (diabetic jewish drummer)</p>
<p>Intended major: Undecided, though I'm leaning toward English or STS</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>