Chance Me

Colleges and Universities A-Z Hillsdale College
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<p>Hi Folks,</p>

<p>I'm a white male and applied EA to Hillsdale this fall. I am very interested in Hillsdale and plan to visit and interview in January. I've looked around at many of the CC threads here, and would like someone to chance my app. Any and all input would be great. Thanks! Credentials:</p>

<p>I'm currently a Senior at a competitive public high school in Massachusetts.
SAT I - 660 CR, 700 W, 670 M
SAT II- 710 US History
Of 274 in my grade, and I am in the top 15% of my class. I have a 3.80/4.5 possible.</p>

<p>Taking both AP economics tests this year, AP Calc AB, and AP French. I am in all honors this year, and most of my transcript is in honors classes. In addition, I will be doing an independent study in US Government and Politics this Sem 2. I plan on majoring in political science or economics in college. Can't wait.</p>

<p>Varsity Indoor Track-11
JV/Varsity Cross Country all 4 years</p>

<p>Bass in my acapella singing group at school 11, 12
Volunteer Junior Historical Interpreter (Acting at a seaside Lighthouse as a kid from the 50s) 9, 10, 12
Business Manager of my school paper, 10, 11, 12
President of French Club, 12
Harvard Model Congress Grade 11, 12
Church youth group all 4 years
Volunteer from time to time at school tutoring elementary age children, 10, 11, 12
Junior Year Social Studies Merit Award
National Honor Society
French National Honor Society</p>

<p>Busser at a seaside inn grades 10,11,12</p>

<p>Piano for 10 years-I've performed at my church</p>

<p>Thanks again for any input, and I look forward to hearing back from Hillsdale this February.</p>

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<p>Pretty good. It’s competitive and the acceptance rate was much higher when I enrolled ED, but you seem to be a better student than I was (though I admit I’ve never heard of a 4.5 GPA scale). Just don’t miss that interview and you should be set. You might even ask about scholarships for running or music.</p>

<p>Let us know. Good luck!</p>

<p>P.S. On that musical note (pun intended), I highly recommend joining the men’s group Mu Alpha–not to be confused with Phi Mu Alpha. Trust me. From one bass singer/piano player to another.</p>

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<p>@BrotherAtticus Hey I got in!!! just got it in the mail half an hour ago. really really happy about their decision</p>

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<p>Congrats, bbh!</p>

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<p>Great!
I’ve been more and more impressed with the crop of new Hillsdale students each year, especially once I meet them. They are natural-born leaders.</p>

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<p>bbhmaine, I think the new students arrive(d) at Hillsdale this week. Would love to hear your impressions! </p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>