Chance me please.

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of the Holy Cross
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I am currently a junior in the Midwest at a top ranked high school nationally. I have a lot of interest in hopefully, to one day attend, College of the Holy Cross as it is my number 1 choice. I have started to show interest and plan to interview next summer. I know that I will apply early decision.
My stats:
GPA (W) out of 4: 3.83 but hope to get it up to 3.95
ACT: 30
I have taken and plan to keep taking AP classes through senior year.
EC’s:
Language National Honors Society
I applied for NHS and will hear back soon
2 other service based clubs
I plan to start volunteering at a hospital soon.
I play football
I play lacrosse and have played varsity since freshman year earning a few awards.

Please chance me.

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Not to mention I am active in my church and plan to do more volunteer work.

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I’m from Illinois if that plays a role and I have held a job for 2 years.

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I’d say you have a very good chance. Make your interest in the school clear in your interview; it matters. Does your HS rank? Expanding your ECs (which are very solid) a bit outside your comfort zone (into music or something artistic) a bit might help you stand out from the pack and help position you as well-rounded. Try and do something unexpected.

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Thanks for the input on EC’s. my school does not rank.

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I think you’ve got a very good shot at getting in. Just make your interest shown by interviewing/visiting and your golden