<p>Identity:
White
Male
California
Public School</p>
<p>GPA:
UW 3.97
W 4.39</p>
<p>Ranking:
11/556</p>
<p>SAT:
620CR
740M
700W
Might Retake</p>
<p>SAT II's:
Not taken yet
Predicted: US History- 730
Math 2- 720</p>
<p>APs:
Euro 3
US 5
Gov 5</p>
<p>EC's:
Soccer (9,10,11,12)
~JV for 9,10 (captain for 10)
~V for 11,12
Baseball (9)
National Honor Society (11,12)
~Secretary (12)
Interact Club (9,10,11,12)
~VP (12)
CSF
Cultural Awareness Club (11,12)
~President/Cofounder (11,12)
Full IB Diploma Candidate</p>
<p>Volunteer Activities:
Volunteer Camp Counselor for full summers (9,10,11)
Various interact volunteering (about 50 hours)</p>
<p>Work Experience:
Work at a small paper printing business (15hrs/week)</p>
<p>Awards:
Soccer
~league champion
~state finalist
Scholar Athlete 4 years
AP Scholar
Presidential Volunteer Award- Gold</p>
<p>With Claremont it's not a shoe in if you have excellent stats, which you do, CMC admissions is more random, ie some get into Pomona while rejected at CMC, and vise versa. If you were to say do I have a shot at USC, I'd say yes, but because Claremont's admissions is more subjective, I'd say to stand a really good chance is by showing extreme interest in CMC, be in contact with someone from admissions, visit the campus, and write essays that blow them away.</p>
<p>It's impossible to say that you'll definitely get in, especially when the school is as selective as CMC. However, it looks like you have a good chance. The school likes to accept students that have maintained leadership roles in their extracurriculars, which you seem to have done as captain, secretary, etc. Of course, grades and standardized testing matters for CMC, but it is not one of the most important factors from what I've seen. I'm not sure about average SAT scores (I sent in my ACT score which was 33), but your grades seem to be in the range they are looking for. Since there are a lot of students with good grades and good leadership roles, I'd agree with the person who posted before me and demonstrate your interest in the school. Also, make sure to work hard on the supplement essays, your interview, and your college essay. A school as selective as CMC cares a lot about the "fit" between you and the school, so you want to show them who you are.</p>
<p>Everything looks good except your CR score. Read some Dickens over the summer. Look up the words you don't understand, and retake the SAT 1. Or take a prep course and retake, but the Dickens will be more fun.</p>
<p>620 is low for all the most selective schools I think (I'm just a Mom) unless you are really a sports star or have some other mind blowing EC. Bottom 25% at CMC is 640 I believe.</p>
<p>When you do apply, make sure to highlight your leadership and work experiences ..those really help! Retaking the SAT couldn't hurt either, especially if you can improve the CR score. And as the previous posts have said, you must demonstrate interest in the school. Bah, I have just repeated what they've said..but hey, I applied and got in! All the best!</p>
<p>I was simply browsing and felt compelled by your post to respond.</p>
<p>Your stats are quite similar to mine when I applied. My grades and ECs were exceptional but my test scores were average. I visited the campus, stayed overnight and met students, met professors, and had an interview - all at my own direction. With all that said, I knew immediately the school was exactly what I wanted, and I continue to this day to feel it was one of the best choices I ever made. I graduated with honors, got a job out of college at a highly regarded wall street firm, and now own my own business. When I was there I played club sports, got involved at an institute, had tons and tons of fun, and learned an amazing amount. I do not believe there are many institutions left in this country that offer the camaraderie and opportunity that CMC does. </p>
<p>I say all this because the school is all about fit. I know this for a fact as I keep in close touch with the admissions folks. They want well rounded, sociable leaders that play well with others. If that fits you, then I suggest you get down to the campus, introduce yourself, and get to know the students, faculty, and admissions folks. Tell them how much you want to attend. I have personally had conversations with the staff about flawless grade and test score folks who miss the cut because of fit. I am an example of the other side of that coin.</p>