Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Chapman University
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<p>I think I have a pretty good shot</p>

<p>GPA: 3.1
SAT: 1710 (took it 4 times :/)
Extracurriculars: president of my school's ARC student club for 2 yrs (not school supported due to conflicts with catholic relief services), JV swim 1 yr, varsity swim (this year), 2 years of comedysportz (improv club), 1 yr newspaper graphic artist, 1 year presenter for culture club (2 yrs as a member), 1 year contributer to lit mag (some poems will be published this year)
Volunteering: 4 years volunteering for the American Red Cross (ARC).. Countless hours. Teach children safety prepardness all around my county. Made $750 for the chapter and to help provide measles pins for kids in developing countries through bake sales. Made $217 so far for japanese red cross relief efforts. (all without support from school - meaning no advertisements at school, no recruitments, no official meetings, no moderator... We're technically not supposed to have meetings at school!)</p>

<p>I am also a former international student. My dad is a foreign service officer. I've lived in 5 different countries... Either than the states... Philippines, vietnam, croatia, egypt... I believe that chapman's values and mission mirror those of the great international schools i attended (all very good American schools). Their mission is to make their students into global citizens - ive been one for most of my life! I've been so blessed to have moved around as i did and i thank my lucky stars for the opportunities ive had. Continuing on, Chapman reminded me of my international school days... It was a really magical visit. I want nothing but to be a part of such a rich, cultured, and vibrant school (not to mention that beautiful campus!). </p>

<p>I know my stats are average.... But i'm hoping my passion for red cross and worldly experience can prove to chapman that i'm worth taking a chance on. I dont say this as a look at me! type thing but rather genuinely. I felt immediately at home. I felt like the charm of the international schools, something so special, such closeness, it's hard to describe... I felt like it was there... I really want to go. I hope i dont sound like a snobby army brat or something. I'm not that kind of a person...</p>

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<p>I forgot to say im the founder of the red cross student club</p>

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<p>Ah im so bad at stats! Also got two recs from favorite teachers and an excellent personal recommendation from the director of the red cross chapter in our county. I think thats all i missed…</p>

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<p>What major are you choosing? Let us know and everything will be much easier.</p>

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<p>Communications</p>

<p>And thank you</p>

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<p>anyone? :/</p>

<p>ehhh, i’m so nervous!</p>

<p>i would greatly appreciate it if anyone could give me some insight.</p>

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<p>I think your chances are solid. You’ve definitely got dedication to a specific EC, and your SAT is in their range. Any particular reason for the low GPA?</p>

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<p>Middle school was pretty bad. I literally didnt learn pre-algebra and algebra. The english department was not good as well, we were still doing book reports. I moved from Maui to SoCal. Go to a catholic all-girl college prep school. Struggled in math and english the whole time. English teacher didnt waste time helping me learn of their TECC essay format or their in class written essays. Got C’s in english and math half of the time, really hurt my gpa. I had tutors too. Qualified for ap euro but didnt take it, foolishly, and continued with my cp classes. Was also pretty good in science too, got high Bs, but never applied myself to get those As because i wasnt interested. Learned my lesson though. I’m going to work hard in college and get to the grad school of my dreams, one way or another.</p>