Chances for acceptance

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<p>Hi.</p>

<p>My son would like to apply to Claremont McKenna College</p>

<p>Based on his stats below, what is his chance?</p>

<p>Here are his stats:</p>

<p>ACT Composite 30
English 27
Mathematics 34
Reading 28
Science 30
Combined English/Writing 26
Planning retake in October, hoping for ~32</p>

<p>SAT
Critical Reading 640
Math 700
Writing 600
Planning retake in October</p>

<p>Math Level 2 750
Physics in November</p>

<p>Average Percent (School does not provide GPA): 92%</p>

<p>AP's: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Psychology, European History, US History, Spanish, </p>

<p>Chess/Strategic Games Club, 9th, 11th & 12th, President, 2 hrs/wk; 28 wks/yr
Volleyball, 10th, 11th & 12th, athlete, 10 hrs/wk; 13 wks/yr
Soccer, 9th, 10th, & 12th, athlete, 13 hrs/wk; 15 wks
Tutor, 11th, 2 hrs/wk; 8 wks/yr
Mentally Handicapped Institution Volunteer, 10th, Personal Assistant, 48 hrs/wk, 1 wk/yr
Habitat for Humanity, 11th, Participant, 12 hrs/wk, 2 wks/yr</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>Peter</p>

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<p>test scores are a little low... that may put him at a slight disadvantage.. see if he can bring that up because his grade percentage is good, but maybe not high enough to make up for his test scores. </p>

<p>EC's are okay.. but what are some leadership positions he has? CMC looks for leadership... I'm a freshman.. and a lot of the people in my class were presidents/leaders of something, that could make it competitive. </p>

<p>Essays are also going to be really important because it determines if he will really fit in at CMC. I know the Dean and he looks very closely at the application because he remembers people by their application. Your son will need to stand out somehow in a good way. Luckily.. CMC Essays are pretty fun, despite the huge load. </p>

<p>I'm not sure how much your major choice factors in... but try to have a plan about that. </p>

<p>If your son is very personable and interviews well.. MAKE SURE YOU GET HIM A INTERVIEW. I personally feel that the interview is pretty helpful (at least it seemed to have been for me). My grades weren't that good at all, SAT was 2160, I had some good leadership stuff, but truthfully people with my grades wouldn't usually get in. It had to be the interview and the essays. </p>

<p>Hope this was helpful! :)
Message me if you have any other questions, I'll do my best to answer them.</p>