Chance me at pomona?

<p>Hi, I'm a rising senior and, as fall approaches, I've found myself getting more and more freaked out about the college process. Everybody keeps telling me to relax; that I'll find the right fit for me, but this is sooooo frustrating. I guess what I really want is just a lot of opinions. So, that being said, what do y'all think my chances are for Pomona College EDI?</p>

<p>Demographics:
White, male, "elite private east-coast highschool" (we send a fair contingent of each class to HYPS).</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>SAT:
2180 (800CR, 720M, 660W). I do plan on taking it again; I've been scoring in the high 2200's, low 2300's on my practice tests.</p>

<p>SATII:
800--USH
780--MII</p>

<p>AP:
5--APUSH, Eng Lang</p>

<p>GPA:
3.7UW. I realize this is a little on the low end, but I've taken the hardest classes offered.</p>

<p>Rank:
--school doesn't rank, but I'd say definitely in the top 15%</p>

<p>Other stuff:
By the time I graduate, I will have taken 4 years of Russian and 3 years of Arabic. I expect that my love of languages will play, at the very least, a small part in my app. I'm also fluent in French.</p>

<p>ECs:
--Over 9 years of competitive swimming. All year round except August, six days a week, 3 hours each day. Based on my current times I would be a pretty strong asset for the Pomona team at their conference.
--Environmental Club (president). I've been part of the club all 4 years and next year I'll be the president. We organize speakers etc. to come in and give talks.
--Arabic Club (president). I've been in the club for 2 years and president for one. Its mostly just fun. We do Arabic things outside of school on a semi-regular basis
--Jazz Band. Three years. Just for fun and relaxation.
--Studying French. Around 7 hours a week this summer.
--Chemistry. I took an "honors equivalent" class for credit over the summer after soph year. I got an A.
--4 weeks working in France after freshman year.
--About 50 hours volunteering at a local environmental advocacy group near to where live.</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>--Writing award. Every student in my class must write a paper at the end of Junior year. The best papers are given a special award. I was one of the 10 who received the award.</p>

<p>Essays/recs:</p>

<p>--Teacher recs will likely be outstanding</p>

<p>--Counselor rec will also likely be outstanding.</p>

<p>-Essays will probably be pretty good.</p>

<p>It’s a reach no matter what. Pomona admissions are unpredictable. This year will probably be more selective due to the Forbes rankings.</p>

<p>I’d recommend getting that SAT up (2250+ and you’re golden). Also, have you talked to a swim coach? Maybe they can put in a good word for you.</p>