Another "changes of getting in" thread.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pomona College
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<p>Since it seems that every single person I talk to has a completely different opinion on what colleges I have a chance of getting into, I figured posting a few threads here (I am posting this thread in a few sections and I'm new to this, so please don't chew my head off if I seem like a noob) couldn't hurt.</p>

<p>Female/Caucasian</p>

<p>First Generation (that should help right?)</p>

<p>Plan to major in math (NOT engineering), notice the math-oriented course load. My math teacher assures me that there aren't many math majoring females in the field, but I can't be sure.</p>

<p>High School:
Ranked about 24-27 somewhere in there; out of about 350
GPA: approx 3.6 unweighted not sure about the weighted, I don't have a copy of my transcript with me</p>

<p>SAT (only took it once):
Math: 710
CR: 550 (real ouchh)
Writing: 670
Essay: 10
MC: 65</p>

<p>SATII:
Math Level 2: 760
Biology-M: 600 (another ouch)</p>

<p>AP:
Stats: 4
Bio: 2 (not my best subject)
USHistory: 4
English Language: 4
Calculus BC: 5
Calculus Subscore: 5</p>

<p>Courses (We are on a block schedule, if that explains the inconsistencies):
(H = Honors, no offense to your intelligence, just don't want confusion)</p>

<p>Frosh Term1:
Bio H A/A
English H A/A
Computer Basics A/A
Woods A/B (useless elective...)</p>

<p>Frosh Term2:
Health A
Geography A
Algebra II/Trig H A/A
Pre-Calculus H A/A
Spanish 1 A/A
P.E. A/A</p>

<p>Soph Term1:
AP Stats A/B
AP Bio B/B
Photo 1 A/A
P.E. A/A</p>

<p>Soph Term2:
English H A/A
Geometry H A/A
Spanish 2 A/A
World History H A/A</p>

<p>Junior Term1:
AP English B
AP History A
AP Calculus AB A/B
Psychology 101 A (local community college course offered at my high school)</p>

<p>Junior Term2:
AP English B
AP History B
AP Calculus BC B/A
TA Mathematics A/A
Philosophy 100 B (local community college course offered at my high school)</p>

<p>Senior Schedule: AP English, Goverment/Economics H, Physics H, Leadership, Spanish 3, Spanish 4 AP, Calculus 3 (another college course at my HS)</p>

<p>EC:
Junior Class Officer
ASB President for Senior Year
About 200 Service Learning/Community Service hours
-Head Coach of Elementary School Girls Basketball team 2yrs
-Assistant Coach CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Basketball team 1yr
Sports Played:
-Bowling 10yrs
-Little League Baseball 6yrs
-Softball Leauge 7yrs
-Soccer 1yr
Project SPERA/World Affairs Competition, 2yrs experience, won 3rd Best Formal Presentation and Best Team Overall in '07
DOE Math and Science Bowl team in '06</p>

<p>I know its long, but I really want a clear assesment of my actual chances of getting accepted to Pomona. Thanks in advance :)</p>

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<p>if you weren't a first generation female planning to major in math, i'd say you'd have no chance due to your AP/SAT scores. study for the SAT, study some more, and don't forget to study! =)</p>

<p>you're ECs look pretty good</p>

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<p>Given that your parents did not attend college, your high school success speaks well of your ability to do well independently. As for your ECs, what sports are you actually doing in HS?</p>

<p>Your math AP scores definitely demonstrate your strength in that area. It's a tough one to call. My advice is to apply if you really want to attend Pomona. Given the (1) number of college-age students and (2) number of applications students are filing, there is no way to accurately predict one's chances.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>If at the time of application, you already have a 5 on BC, and are taking advanced math, that will be looked upon very favorably by the adcoms. Just make sure it comes through in your essays that you really want to attend</p>