Hey all,
I just sent in my Early Decision app to Claremont McKenna. I think I have a pretty solid app, but I want to know the chances that I do get in. I think my common app essay and supplemental essay are unique and solid enough to the point that it would be a big, beneficial factor in my application. Any feedback is welcome!
IB Student
3.8 UW GPA
34 Math ACT
33 English ACT
31 Science ACT
30 Reading ACT
32 English w/ Essay ACT
690 Writing SAT
710 Math SAT
680 Reading SAT
Swimming: all 4 years of HS, varsity, state team in my junior year
Tennis: Senior year of HS, varsity, team captain
Speech and Debate: all 4 years of HS, State qualifier in 10th and 11th grade, 10th at State in 11th grade, National qualifier in 11th grade, 2x team captain
Viola: all 4 years of HS, Western States Honor Orchestra all 4 years, All State Honor Orchestra in 10th and 11th grade, 4x section leader in HS Orchestra
Volunteer at Hospital: all 4 years of HS
Member of Youth Coalition: all 4 years, Worked to stop underage usage of tobacco
Intern for a University professor: Summer after freshman year
Member of school’s service club: Senior year
Member of National Honor Society: Senior year
Also, take notice that I did switch schools during high school. After a semester of my freshman year at school A, I moved to school B until after first semester of my sophomore year. After a year at school B, I moved back to school A. I didn’t do anything bad at either school; my parents thought that I should got to school B, but I didn’t enjoy the atmosphere that the school had, so I moved back after a year. I don’t know if it will hurt my application or not, but I do plan on explaining the situation at my interview.
Thanks!