<p>Basically, there are things that I love about Pomona and things I love about CMC. I am a prospective PPE/ International Relations/ Economics Major, so obviously Claremont fits me well. But I'm also someone who would enjoy the liberal atmosphere of Pomona and "learning for the sake of learning". I don't mind the lax alcohol policies at CMC, but I don't drink or enjoy partying that much. I'm trying to decide whether to apply ED to either one, or to just apply RD to both. My question is, given my chances at each one, what would be the best option? I'm leaning toward CMC because I keep reading more and more great stuff about it. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Academics:
GPA: 4.0 (UW), 4.47 (W)
Class Rank: tied for 1st out of 141 at a rigorous, college prep school
Courses:
Senior Courseload: AP English Lit.
AP Calculus AB
AP Biology
AP Government/ AP Microeconomics
AP Human Geography
Religion
APs: English Language (5), Macroeconomics (5), European History (5), US History(5), Spanish (5), Chemistry (4)
Standardized Test Scores: SAT I: 2320 Math: 720 Reading: 800 Writing: 800
ACT: 33 (waiting for October Results)
- English 36
- Math 34
- Reading 32
- Science 30
SAT II: Chemistry 700 Spanish 760 US History 770
ECs: Mock Trial (4 years, president Sr. year, Lead prosecution attorney)
Academic Decathlon (2 years; 2nd place for medium schools in the nation, Vice President Senior year)
CSF and NHS (3 years)
Link Leader (2 years)
Track and Field (3 years; varsity, captain)
Cross Country (2 years; varsity, captain, In contact with CMC coach)
Student Council/ ASB: (2 years)
Spanish Honors Society President (2 years): revived this club after the teacher left
Various clubs, written articles for the school newspaper
In addition:
Poem published in sophomore year, played baseball for 8 years, coached Little League team for 4, play the piano and have written a few pieces, participated in several fundraisers (i.e. Walk for Life, Relay life), Volunteered at Saint Francis Center, Current hospital volunteer, Leadership Conference at Chapman University, About 250 total community service hours
Teacher/ Counselor Recs: Excellent, from my strongest areas (History and Spanish)
Essays: Really happy with my Common App essays</p>
<p>Other: White, middle-class, would like to go into PPE or International Relations, and live in CA( possible disadvantage, but I would like to be close to home)</p>