Chances for acceptance

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

<p>My son would like to apply to Haverford.</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>I think he'll be competitive. Being international will be a +</p>

<p>Although he's not a recruited athlete, you may find these articles on Haverford's athletic recruiting of interest.
The</a> New York Times > Sports > A Series: The Athlete's Edge</p>

<p>You may also want to look through older threads where kids who were accepted/ rejected/WL posted their scores and ECs. After a certain threshold of accomplishment, it becomes difficult to predict.</p>

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<p>It is good that you as a parent are helping your son but be careful not to crowd him, give him some space, after all it will be his first major decision, but, keep looking over his shoulder. Your son should visit and do an overnight if possible.....then visit again for a second look.</p>

<p>If he wants to compete in soccer/cross country or track/field you should contact the Coach.</p>

<p>Having both of my kids there I can verify that it is a great school with all kids over-the-top smart, articulate, and gifted in some way or another. My first applied RD and my D went ED. Since we are from the midwest and he was a gifted athlete with an IB diploma don't let SAT scores run your life or ruin your decision, its a great place.</p>

<p>My D has chosen a major where she takes all of her core classes at Swat. She has gained a lot by taking clases at all three schools, HC, BM and Swat. That option is a great, great hidden benefit that you will not find in many other colleges or U's. Think about it, 3 great schools for the price of one, the friends, social, the best Profs, all for her choosing. My son and his buddies used to go to BM for the food on a semi-regular once a week jaunt, meal cards are interchangable and it provided a nice change for them.</p>