Chances for acceptance

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvey Mudd College
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<p>Hi.</p>

<p>My son would like to apply to Harvey Mudd 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>It would be quite a reach if he were a domestic applicant. His SAT scores are very low, though that average percent is not bad. </p>

<p>Is your son an international student?</p>

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<p>My son is an American citizen but is attending a high school in South Korea.</p>

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<p>Do internationals have better chances? I'm also wondering, as I have a US Citizenship but live abroad...</p>

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<p>Opposite. Its much more difficult for internationals.</p>

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<p>Does not look too good with those scores...though they can overlook those if your son is exceptional in other things....</p>

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<p>Based on my first month or so here, I'd say that your son would be a weak candidate based on test scores. An ACT 30 is definitely below the middle 50% range (33-35) and an SAT 1940 doesn't look too good. In a nutshell, he's a good notch below the lower 25% mark. However, other factors really do come into play like outside activities, etc. Community service is overplayed, so emphasize something else. If your son has any research, definitely put that on there and talk about it through either the common app or touch on it an essay or two. I see a distinct correlation between research and being admitted here. If not, do what you can with the resume.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>