Can you chance me for pitzer please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pitzer College
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<p>I'm considering their combined D.O. program...
Summary
GPA: 4.64
Class Rank: 21/335 (Top 6.5%)
SAT (March 2010): Math: 770
Reading: 710
Writing: 730</p>

<p>Member of the Medical Sciences Learning Center, a four year, elite magnet program that offers rigorous schedule of AP, honors, and accelerated courses in mathematics and the sciences</p>

<p>Research Project- Prevention of Acyrthosiphon Pisum Infestation of Medicago Sativa Using Caffeine
• Researched the potential for caffeine as a possible pesticide against the crop pests pea aphids on alfalfa; culminated in a presentation at the “Medical Sciences Research Symposium” and formal paper </p>

<p>NJ Governor’s School Scholar- Governor’s School on the Environment
• Accepted as one of 48 NJ Governor’s School on the Environment participants who engaged in a series of lectures and field excursions relevant to present environmental issues in New Jersey as well as environmental threats facing our generation.</p>

<p>Externship with CentraState Medical Center</p>

<p>AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p>Diploma Candidate, June 2011 at Freehold High School- Medical Sciences Learning Center</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests:
o Biology-700 (Taken in 9th grade)
o Chemistry-770 (Taken in 10th grade)
o Math IIC-740 (Taken in 10th grade)
o Literature-670 (Taken in 11th grade)</p>

<p>AP Tests (AP Scholar):
o Biology-4 (Taken in 9th grade)
o Chemistry-4 (Taken in 10th grade)
o Statistics-4 (Taken in 10th grade)
o Calculus BC-5 (Taken in 11th grade)
o US History- 4 (Taken in 11th grade)</p>

<p>Honors and AP Courses Completed/Enrolled</p>

<p> AP Biology
 AP Chemistry
 AP Statistics
 AP Calculus BC
 AP US History I and II
 AP Physics B
 AP Psychology
 AP English Literature & Composition
 Anatomy & Physiology (H)
 English I-III (H)
 Geometry & Algebra II (H)
 Research (H)
 Pre-Calculus (H)
 Biochemistry (H) </p>

<p>School-Related Clubs/Activities
Green Team (President)[10th -12th grade]- The Green Team is the Environmental Club. I worked as a freshman to get the club started in my sophomore year. Elected president at the end of sophomore year. Through the Green Team I’ve spearheaded projects including:
• A series of awareness projects including a monthly “Environment Bulletin Board” (started in 11th Grade), school-wide posters (10th -12th), and a “garbage sculpture” to show the destructiveness of not recycling (10th grade)
• Community and school cleanups and recycling initiatives (10th -12th)
• Raking the leaves in the school courtyard and using them as a base for a composting in compost tumbler(10th and 11th) and organizing the planting and cleanup of the Memorial Garden in our school commemorating all lost students(11th and 12th)</p>

<p>Youth and Government (1 of 5 Statewide Treasurers)(President)[10th-12th grade]- A YMCA-sponsored club in which students create a functioning model of NJ Legislature which includes creating laws that we would like to see passed. My bill at the 2009 Conference was to mandate that all new public and state construction use LED lighting to cut back on energy costs and usage. The bill was one of the select few bills to be passed through the model legislature completely and “made into law.” Also at the 2009 Conference I was accepted to be a statewide treasurer at the 2010 Conference. President in my senior year.</p>

<p>Medical Sciences Peer Leadership [10th -12th grade]- The Medical Sciences Learning Center is an elite magnet program with a focus on advanced mathematic and science curriculum. Each grade level has four peer leaders who have been selected by faculty and peers on the basis of academic performance and character. The goal of the peer leaders is to provide an example for others in the learning center and school community and to establish lasting bonds between students of all grades in the learning center.</p>

<p>Student Council (Class Representative)[11th-12th grade]- Elected by my class to serve as one of four “Class Representatives” who are actively involved in Student Council events and fundraising and planning for class events. </p>

<p>Drama Club (Spring Musical Male Lead)[11th grade]/(Fall Production)[12th grade]
Chamber Choir [12th grade]
Italian Club [9th-12th grade, Active Member]
Medical Careers Club [9th-11th grade]
Empower the Children [11th grade]
Golf Team [10th grade]
Science League [9th Grade]-Biology Team</p>

<p>Service Activities
Active Member of St. Catherine of Siena’s Youth Group [Since 7th grade]
Engaged in work with Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Trenton for the past four years, helped in charitable bake sales, and engaged in church functions for the church and its surrounding community</p>

<p>Volunteer at CentraState Medical Center [Started in 11th grade]- Emergency Room volunteer and Sterile Processing volunteer. Emergency Room responsibilities include: Restocking rooms, patient transport, and hospitality. Sterile Processing responsibilities include: Preparing supplies for the Operating Room, stocking shelves, and inspecting supplies for defects.</p>

<p>National Honor Society [Inducted in 11th grade, Active Member]</p>

<p>Italian Honor Society (Member of Executive Board)[Inducted in 10th grade, Active Member]- Member of the Executive Board which makes decisions and plans about the service activities that the honor society will participate in. Some past examples are Italian lessons for young children of Italian-American descent and collaboration with the local Girl Scouts to organize their International Day.</p>

<p>Science National Honor Society [Inducted in 11th grade, Active Member]</p>

<p>Work Experience
Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club-Busboy, Food runner, Server, Expediter, Waiter (30 hours/week in summer) (10-15 hours/week during school year) (8th grade-Present)</p>

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<p>Id try claremont mckenna, I don’t think pitzer is right for you.
You have the grades and extra curricular for cmc definitely and it sounds like it would be a better fit based on your grades and activities.
My dad is an admissions officer for cmc and he made it sound like you would have a higher chance getting in there.
Trust me.</p>

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<p>I think musicmstr’s response is odd, because he makes it sound like Pitzer will reject you for being too good, which is obviously nonsense. </p>

<p>You are obviously a quality student with excellent stats, I am sure you will be considered a very qualified candidate.</p>

<p>My daughter (2380 SAT, 750 & 800 SAT II, 9 APs so far (one 3, one 4 and the rest 5) and some nice Math and Latin honors is applying ED. With stats like that (and yours) Pomona, the most selective of the 5Cs would obviously be a good fit for her (and is her 2nd choice), but she spend a lot of time at both schools (as well as Scripps). She did overnights, preview programs, visited friends (We live about 30 miles away), and something about Pitzer really works for her. She just loves the place, and I was able to understand what she loved about it.</p>

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<p>BTW, she really did not like the vibe at CMC. She loves HMC, and plans to hang out there, esp if her boyfriend gets in, but she is not a science person. </p>

<p>Also, CMC and Pitzer (and Scripps) share a science facility, so same classes…</p>

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<p>I agree with another parent. You are highly competitive at several of the C’s. Pitzer does not care about test scores, they are looking for self-driven idealists. CMC will provide leadership skills with a focus on business and government. You need to focus on fit, and it seems like Pitzer might just be spectacular for you. You have an excellent chance.</p>

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<p>With your grades and test scores, you would be competitive at any of the five C’s. I think what is most important for you is to understand the culture of each of the 5C’s you are considering. CMC is VERY different from Pitzer and Pomona is very different from both. </p>

<p>You need to determine based on your personality and your career goals which one of the 5C’s would best suit your needs. I am happy to answer any other questions you may have</p>

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<p>I am very interested to know if this student applied to Pitzer or another Claremont College, and what happened.</p>

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<p>It looks like he/she went to GW:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14160818-post8.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14160818-post8.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Although this is an old post, it is unfair to characterize Pitzer as not caring about test scores. Yes, Pitzer is now SAT optional, but the SATs are considered and important in the review of an application (if included). However, Pitzer is more holistic with a balanced review of academic performance, graduation rankings, SATs, core values (social responsibility, engagement, etc.), achievements, perceived student fit, etc.</p>