Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of the Holy Cross
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<p>Hey-
I am interested in the chemistry program at HC. I want to do pre-med and be a doctor, but am afraid my grades and test scores will not be adequate for HC. I want to go to college in the MA, RI, VT, ME, NH areas and I also have some questions:</p>

<p>1) I am a nationally recognized competitive jump roper who goes to both Nationals and Junior Olympics every year. Will this special talent help he get any sort of a leg up? Any possible scholarships?</p>

<p>2) My cousin went to HC and liked it. Would this help?</p>

<p>3) I have gone to 3 High Schools for the four years of high school, which I believe has hurt my scores. Will they see this in my app and take this into account? My first two schools (Chapel Hill High School and East Chapel Hill High School, are nationally ranked public schools.) I go to a VA boarding school now and love it. Will all of these changes hurt me? When I get to college I plan to stay there for all four years too. (No "jumping" around)</p>

<p>4) Scores:
-GPA (4.0 scale): 3.4
-GPA (4.0+ scale/weighted): 3.8
-GPA (Current/100 pt scale): 88%
-SAT Math: 590
-Sat Reading: 580
-Sat Writing: 580
-ACT Composite: 25
Which should I submit if I apply?</p>

<p>Thanks for the help. I know I have almost no chance of getting in, but I would just like to see. Size, area, and type seem like the right fit for me.</p>

<p>~Drew</p>

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<p>1) Being a nationally recognized jump roper is awesome! :smiley: I’m pretty sure that can’t hurt you, so I think it’ll be a nice tidbit the admissions committee will definitely find unique and special about you.</p>

<p>2) On the common app or somewhere (Idk or remember) they might ask you if someone you’re related to went to HC so you could jot that down.</p>

<p>3) I can’t really comment since I don’t know.</p>

<p>4) When I applied I had a 3.8 GPA. I’m an awful test taker so lucky for me and you, Holy Cross is SAT/ACT optional! You don’t have to send your scores if you don’t want to.</p>

<p>Hey, I thought I had no chance either, but surprise surprise :slight_smile: I’m going there this fall as a biology major and a premed student.</p>

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<p>Thanks! That helps a lot an I appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Does anyone know anything about the premed program at holy cross?</p>

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<p>Link to the premed program on Holy Cross’ website:[Health</a> Professions](<a href=“http://academics.holycross.edu/healthprofessions/]Health”>http://academics.holycross.edu/healthprofessions/)</p>