Chances for a chem major

<p>GPA: 3.7
Weighted GPA: 4.3
Class Rank: Right around top 25 at a upper level public school in maryland (~400 people in my class)
AP Courses at time of application: AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Biology, AP Calculus 1 and 2
AP Chem test score - 5
SAT Scores:
680 Math
640 Reading
620 Writing</p>

<p>1940/2400
1320/1600</p>

<p>This was my first time taking it also so the scores should go up</p>

<p>Also got a 800 on the SAT II Subject test in chemistry</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
- Played football all 4 years of high school, varsity football for 2 years
- Math Honor society (3 years)
- Science Honor Society (2 years)
- Volunteered at a soup kitchen
- Voluntereed at a youth weight lifting program where i provided weight training instruction (approx. 60 hours)
- National Honor Society (2 years)
- Blood Donor (not sure if this really counts though)
- SGA
- *I applied for an internship at the National Cancer Institute, its called the Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program. So for the purposes of this thread lets assume i get it. It involves working full time over the summer and then 3 hours a day during the school year along side a research scientist.</p>

<p>I would say chances are very high. I have roughly the same stats and was accepted to the Pre-Medical program and Biology major (Early Decision). And I don’t think you have to get into the chem major, you can just declare it unlike bio. Right now you are going for general acceptance to the college. Best of luck!</p>

<p>yousername - Thanks for the reply, i actually didnt think my chances were very high. IS there any way you can estimate on any aid i might receive</p>

<p>I do intend to go to medical school also. What are the standards for being accepted into the pre-med major?</p>

<p>I would say as long as you interviewed/took tours to show interest, you have a pretty good shot (of course it all depends on how many applicants they received this year which may drive down their acceptance rate). As far as financial aid goes, Holy Cross is 100% need met, meaning that whatever your EFC is estimated to be is what you will have to pay. I ended up with $41,000 in scholarship/grants and then $7,800 in federal loans/work study, so super excited!</p>

<p>The pre-med program is pretty difficult to get into. They only have about 50 people accepted into it each year, but the program is so amazing so if you get in, it’s a pretty much done deal. When I visited, they said the pre-med committee focuses on a high gpa in the math in sciences, along with any extracurriculars concerning medicine. Also, you can be in any major and still be a part of the pre-med program so don’t let that influence you.</p>

<p>Did you sign up to be considered for the pre-med program? Holy Cross will send you a verification sheet or should have by now I think. They ask you to confirm your ss# and birthday and then you can check off if you want to be considered for bio major or pre-med program.</p>

<p>Im still a junior so i havnt applied yet. </p>

<p>Yea, ive read a lot of great things about their pre-med program, 90 percent acceptance rate or something like that. I do pretty well in math and sciences. I got an A in AP calculus 1 and 2, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics.</p>

<p>Assuming i get the internship i should have the medical extracurricular covered. </p>

<p>Do you have any recommendations for taking a visit there (i.e. good times to go, what to look at)</p>

<p>Oh, that’s awesome that you are getting into the app process early. As far as visiting, definitely do a standard tour/info session in the summer and then an open house in the fall. Holy Cross has MASSIVE hills and stairs, they call it a giant stair master, so just be aware of that when you are planning. They also have a program called Horizons for first generation college students if you happen to be in that category in August. The most important thing to do though, is interview. This is a must. Holy Cross basically uses who interviews to see who is committed. The admissions committee repeatedly said “We want students who want Holy Cross.”. </p>

<p>From what I can tell (major/career/intense academics wise), Holy Cross would be a great place for you, but you won’t know for sure until you visit. Even though it wasn’t initially my first choice, when I toured I could see myself living on campus and learning there. It just felt right. Whatever college you get that feeling at, is the one you should hope for.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help</p>

<p>Right now holy cross is top 1 or 2 without considering price. IM looking forward to finally visiting up there</p>