Chances for admission--out of state

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pomona College
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<p>greetings,</p>

<p>I started to wind down my college search but came across Pomona. I wasn't serious about california but this looks like an awesome school, soo...i was wondering if anyone thinks i have a shot. except for the fact i am an out of stater, i hope that doesn't decrease admissions chances:</p>

<p>9th grade: gpa = 3.64(uw)/3.90(w) Rank = 88/290 (w)
10th grade: gpa=3.793(uw)/3.999(w) Rank = 55/317(w) and 44/317 (uw)
11th grade: gpa=3.88(uw)/4.108(W) Rank = 41/317 (w) and 30/317 (uw)
12th grade: Hon speech/comp (Ap english was cancelled)
Hon Spanish (does not offer AP)
AP gov/econ
Hon Physics
Hon trig/college algebra
Chamber choir
Jazz Choir</p>

<p>SAT: I'm not saying
ACT: 25 (retaking for sure)-scored 32 on most recent practice tests.
SAT: taking in october: spanish + math level 1, unless i don't need them for admission !</p>

<p><em>potential music major</em></p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>*GLSEN board member (only high school board member in the Pittsburgh area)
*Jr. Mendelssohn Choir (grades 9, 10, and hopefully 12th grade)
()Performed w/Pittsburgh Symphony
*Piano for 10.5 years
*Singing for 4 years
*Jazz choir (extremely selective)
*Literary magazine
*Classical Singers Competition
*Cantoring for high holidays @ temple
*Played piano for orchestra in grade 9
*People to People Student Ambassador
*Possible internship w/Pittsburgh Opera this year
*Voice lessons
*Social Action Committee at my Temple
<Co-founded and run many hours a week
* National Honors Society
*Temple Youth Group
*Played piano at Christmas pilgrimages 2 years in a row
*Talent competition/shows at high school
*Volunteer piano player for choruses.
*Summer course @ Brown University</p>

<p>Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>i had similiar grades, and even also did the summer thing at brown, best thing you can do is really knock out your ACTS/SATS, and work hard on those essays to realy show that pomona is where you want to be. </p>

<p>good luck</p>

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<p>Being from out of state actually helps because the College is looking for geographic diversity. I agree with bm52088--work hard your senior year, submit a strong application (including essays and test scores), and keep your fingers crossed. You've definitely demonstrated your commitment to music; have you done anything else, e.g., sports or other ECs, to combine the depth and breadth?</p>

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<p>well, I took guitar lessons but that really is insignificant fluff lol. I don't do any sports or anything, but, i am not sure what else would make my application "strong." I mean, if i got maybe a 28+ ACT then of course it would be better. but i know pomona is pretty much like an unknown dartmouth so to speak lol.</p>