<p>Here is my D's list she is a Jr</p>
<p>Scripps
Willamette
Trinity U (San Antonio)
Colorado College
Santa Clara
U of Portland
Cal Poly SLO
University of Denver
UC Davis</p>
<p>She has a 3.89. No SAT's yet but based on PSAT info she should score at least in the high 600's all around. Has taken the most rigorous course load offered at her high-school</p>
<p>ECs (current and planned)</p>
<p>band/orchestra 8 years
soccer 2 yr varsity 2years JV
Track and Field 4 years Varsity
Spring Musical Production crew 2 years On stage 2 years
Interact 5 years
Church Youth group forever</p>
<p>Work/Leadership</p>
<p>Babysitting 4 years
Stable Hand 2 Years
Volunteer at Vet's Office 2 years
Volunteer
Soccer Camp Counselor 3 years</p>
<p>Community Service</p>
<p>Free Kitchen volunteer 5 years
Relay for life team member 4 years
Christmas for Kids Santa, 4 years
various Interact CS assignments over 5 years</p>
<p>Other interests:</p>
<p>falconry...in process of obtaining liscense
equitation
dog training</p>
<p>Currently she want to pursue a degree in bio and thinks she wants to go to vet school. I know Cal Poly and UCD grads have the greatest %age of their students at UCD vet but the LAC students who meet the requirements and apply to vet school have a higher acceptance rate overall. Plus she wants the intimacy of a smaller campus and student population</p>
<p>So what are her chances at her#1 school Scripps and her other more slective ones like Colorado College and Trinity. Any schools you think she should add? She want to stay in the West ie no further East than Trinity.</p>
<p>The average GPA of accepted Scripps students is 4.06, and the mid 50% SATs are CR 630-730, Math 620-700, and Writing (projected) 690-750. All of these numbers are from Princeton Review, and I think they're current. I'm not sure whether or not (or to what extent) the SAT's writing section will be considered this year.</p>
<p>Based mostly on the above, I'd guess that Scripps is within reach of your daughter. How easily within reach will likely depend on where in the 600-range her SAT scores fall, but even if she scores at the lower end of the spectrum, she's a strong enough applicant that I'd still say applying is worth a shot. If she scores higher than expected (without studying, my SAT's were something like 150 points higher--out of 1600--than my PSAT's would've suggested), or spends some time studying, Scripps could go from what looks like a low reach/high match (depending largely on scores) to a more solid match. But of course, the school is a LAC, so interview, letters of rec, etc. are more important than ever, and could tip the scales in either direction.</p>
<p>Your list of schools looks quite reasonable, although I don't know much about a few of them. If I dig for some further suggestions, Occidental comes to mind, followed maaaybe by Reed (I don't know enough about the school's admissions to know whether or not it would be realistic, but from what I've heard, it might appeal to someone who likes Willamette and Colorado College...outdoorsy, a little quirky). And if you're coming from California and have the funds to apply (and any interest at all in attending), it might be worth taking another UC or two into consideration. But there's still plenty of time to figure that out.</p>
<p>Nothing in the info that you posted about your daughter seemed weak, but little really stood out or felt flashy (until I got to falconry...so cool!). The word that came to mind really was "solid." Your daughter 'reads' like a hard-working, well-rounded person and I'm sure she'll do well when it comes time to apply! Congrats and best of luck to both of you...she's done a lot worth being proud of :)</p>
<p>Scripps is not counting writing for this years applicants. My d has similar EC's, stat's and list; too soon to tell.</p>
<p>Her most significant CS has been that she has since 7th grade volunteered with a local companion animal rescue and adoption service. That and the birds are where her heart is.</p>
<p>Student, you were really reassuring thanks for the info esp re the PSAT prediction.</p>
<p>Shrinkrqp, what do you think the odds are that they will continue to not count the writing portion? Their ap requires a hs writing sample. I think that there are benefits to seeing both the hs process sample and the timed write but hey I'm not reading tons of applications either :-)</p>
<p>Good Luck to you D Shrinkwrap! What year is she? I wish her all the best. Maybe they'll end up in the same place!</p>
<p>bump to make sure you two get my thanks ! :-)</p>
<p>I hope that the animal rescue + bird interests shine through, because I really can't stop thinking "that's so cool!" </p>
<p>I'm always happy to say what I can about Claremont, so feel free to post or PM questions anytime :)</p>
<p>Best of luck in the coming year!</p>
<p>Your welcome historymom. D is a senior and student615 has been a godsend ( Godsend?). My d did a weekend there and parents got to meet with an ad person and aside from the fact that she seemed slightly defensive, she seemed pretty clear that they don't see a lot of value in the timed writing. She was quick to add that SAT's aren't the be-all-and-end-all. My d has already submitted about 12 of 15 applications * we are hunting for merit aid and it seems EXTREMELY competative at Scripps) but Scripps is still number1!</p>
<p>University of San Diego (they have an equestrian team as well)
Whitman - just cause it's a really great outdoor oriented school
Oregon State (wildlife biology program)</p>
<p>Shrinkwrap 15 apps WOW!!</p>
<p>Hi Leslie! Whitman is on the list already thanks! My DDs are both so darn picky. No So Cal school but the Claremont colleges are getting a second glance so far because they feel like they will be too "SoCal" It bugged me at first since it's a narrow minded way to approach the college search but they do have so many cool other schools on their lists that I've let it go.</p>
<p>I think though that they will want to look in to Oregon State as I know they have a vet school.</p>
<p>15 apps but 6 are UC's and I'm thinking of jettisoning 2 of the last three as at this point I have a better understanding of "fit" than i did even a month ago.For example, can you be a good "fit" at Scripps AND Occidental?, or better yet Occidental and Pepperdine?. Right now i don't think Oxy will stay on the list.</p>
<p>I don't know if you heard me tell this story before, but Oxy is not so hot w/ the merit/need based aid. My colleague had a son w/ SATs through the roof and One B his sophomore year the rest As the most rigorous course etc. Oxy offered him 15K but at their prices this didn't make a significant dent. My friend is a teacher and his wife is a teacher's aid so I think the aid offer may have included need-based money. Anyway, my point is that if OXY stays on her list it may be an academic exercise if bottom line is an issue. My parents are Oxy grads and keep pushing for our girls to consider it but we need significant money to make it possible. If my friend's are any indication than the money won't likely be there.</p>
<p>I personally know kids getting double that at Oxy without without being male or a minority. Occidental looks for a good fit, strong academics and strong interest. It is also possible to negotiate and the Finacial Aid Office works very hard on the student's behalf.</p>
<p>Thanks you two. Popsopinion, do you have direct knowloedge of Occidental/ MY d is a relatively high achieving URM from a small chrsitian, unusually-republican-for-these-parts school, where my D is considered liberal. We live in a 100k pop suburb between San Francisco and Sacramento, and she is usually the only Black person in her social group. I think she is openinded, but would prefer a fairly conservative and bright group of friends. She LOVED SCripps, but we are not counting on even minimal aid. A little merit aid would make many privates doable. Will she "fit" at Occidental?</p>
<p>My daughter emphasised her interest in multiculturalism and diversity-she
had always gone to bilingal schools and her very strong interest particularly
in attending Occidental. She is very bright and a slightly conservative like her dad. I think you hit the nail on the head -the Oxy kids that I have met are ambitious, hard working and bright. My daughter feels very well supported by advisors, professors and thrives on those relationships. Good luck to your daughter.</p>
<p>Does your daughter say anything about...er...drunken debauchery?...One of those college guides gave me pause. I just worry at a small school she may not find enough kids who are as "conservative "( sheltered?) as she is.</p>
<p>My daughter turned down party schools-UCSB for instance. I think all the
colleges have parties-I know that my D goes to some of parties at
the Claremont Colleges and that her freshman year was a little wild. She said
the difference was that the drinking wasn't constant, not alot of hard drugs.
I've visited Oxy on the weekends during the day -the kids I met were discussing their course work, projects, books they were reading. Community projects with neighborhood kids. It seems like their priorities are straight-I hope this helps-</p>
<p>"She said the difference was that the drinking wasn't constant, not alot of hard drugs."</p>
<p>Helps alot, yes. You mean the difference between Oxy and the Claremonts? Oxy and UCSB ( which my d also applied to for their marine biology program)?
At Oxy there is not constant drinking and hard drugs? I think my d would HATE that. Can you feel the panic in my typing? (kidding...sort of)</p>
<p>She was comparing UCSB and Oxy-I think well motivated kids find their own
niche-UCSB is known as a party school but i really don't know about the drug scene at the UCSB-
And by the way I think we all feel that panic-Just be sure you let her know your expectations and concerns. She sounds like a great kid.</p>