<p>Incoming Senior in Highschool
GPA: 3.55 UW
4.08 W
Honor Classes:
Spanish 3
Chemistry
World History
Biology
English 3
AP's:
5's
World History
Euro History
U.S. History
Psychology
Government
Economics
4's
English Language
Art History
Envi Sci
Awards and Honors:
Honorary Service Awards
AP Scholar with Honors
CSF Gold Seal bearer
National History Honors Society
National Science Honors Society
Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honors Society)
President of NHHS
Internships:
Janice Hahn for Congress Assistant Field Officer
Obama for Reelection Campaign (Data Coordinator)
Polsource (Polish company that makes iPad apps)
Volunteering:
50 hours at local hospital
50 hours at animal shelter
20 hours at Press Friends (newspaper organization)
EC's
Freelance Journalist for School Newspaper (Opinion Section)
Piano: 9 years
Tennis (Club)
Studied at University of Krakow in Poland over the summer (Polish language)
Salesman of Ecologically Friendly Water Filters (made $800 so far)
SAT: 1850 (forst sitting)
CR: 630
M:590
W:630
2060 (secind sitting)
700 CR
680 M
680 W
U.S. History (Subject): 790
Math 2: 730
Race: White (Polish)
Letters of Rec and Essays are very good</p>
<p>You would definitely have a chance if you applied. Your first SAT scores would be considered near the bottom, but your second set would probably be considered average, wouldn’t really hurt you or help you that much either way. I went their in the 80s, and even then the admissions staff tended to look more at class standing, where you went to school (including if you went to an inner-city school and had less opportunities), extracurricular activities, and the essay. The range of people who get into Oxy is pretty wide, and a few students who look great on paper do not get admitted, while some who you might think are marginal do. At the end of the day, and it’s my opinion, not inside knowledge, but based on knowing the “type” of an Oxy student, the decisions are largely based on a feeling that the prospective student fits well in Oxy. Which is to say, that you have something unique that you can bring to the campus. Also, keep in mind that Oxy has pretty solid extracurriculars, including its varsity sports, for a Div III school, and many of its student-athletes are also top academic performers. And I’d say finally, that there’s an assessment of how likely you are to “make the cut” your freshman year. Like any good school, Oxy has its share of dropouts, but the administration is not like some schools that want to weed out a certain percentage of students. On the contrary, they seem to be concerned about every student being able to succeed. So if you come across as well rounded, having life goals and experiences that can set you apart, a desire to be a lifelong learner, and a personality that comes through to others when you communicate, then you would have a good shot. Oxy prides itself on helping its students learn how to learn, not just specific to your major, and its students pride themselves on working extremely hard. It’s not unusual to have dozens of students in the library studying on Friday and Saturday nights - I’d say that’s typical. Not sure if that helps you, but you do have quite a few activities that you can point to. My other advice is to really focus on what it is in life that you love, or that you’re excited about, that’s how your personality will come through to the admissions staff. Good luck.</p>
<p>Your stats are very similar to my daughter’s, who was accepted at Oxy last year. You’re actually more accomplished than her in several areas. I think you have a very good chance of getting in.</p>