Chances???

Colleges and Universities A-Z Claremont McKenna College
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<p>I know that these threads are super annoying, and I apologize, but I am planning on applying ED this fall to CMC and want to know if anyone even thinks I have a shot. I go to a very rigorous public high school (top 100 in the US) that is known for serious grade deflation. I have around a 3.5UW/3.8W GPA. I have taken advanced classes over the past four years (Honors: English 9, History 9, Geometry, English 10, Algebra 2, & Physics; AP: World History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, US History, English Language, Spanish, English Literature, AB Calc, and US & Comparative Gov). I plan on majoring in Political Science or International Relations (or both!).</p>

<p>My ACT superscored is a 32 (E 35, R 34, M 30, S 29)
I am not submitting my SAT scores but I got a 2030 (CR 650, W 690, M 690).
I am also not submitting my SAT IIs because when I visited CMC they said they do not care about SAT IIs whatsoever.</p>

<p>I know that my numbers are well below where they should be for the average CMC student; however, I am hopeful that the fact that my personality is a strong match for the school will tip over the scale, especially if I apply ED. I am a strong believer in practical application of learning, and have developed strong leadership abilities through my extra curricular activities:</p>

<p>Model UN (10-12): VP of club (12) that is nationally ranked. this is my BABY. I spend roughly 8 hours a week on this. </p>

<p>Relay For Life (11-12): Sponsorship Chairman (11) and Logistics Chairman (12). I work with fellow committee members to organize the fundraiser. Last year we raised over $100,000 for the American Cancer Society</p>

<p>Cello (4-12): Another activity near and dear to my heart. My high school orchestra has performed throughout the world, and this year will be performing at Carnegie Hall in NYC. I tutor a few students as a source of income for a few hours a week. I also go to local middle schools and mentor young cellists. I have won the Freshman Orchestra Leadership Award (9), and the Outstanding Musicianship Award (11,12).</p>

<p>UNICEF (9-12): Currently I serve as Treasurer (12) of this club. Continuing with my love of IR stuff, I help raise money for the children (literally).</p>

<p>Young Democrats Club (10-12): Secretary (12). We work on local campaigns and hold debates with other political groups at my high school. </p>

<p>A lot of these activities I started sophomore year, which is because I did track freshman year, eliminating most opportunities to participate in clubs. </p>

<p>Summer Activities:
Georgetown U Leadership Institute (10)
University of Virginia SEP (10)
Georgetown U Summer College - took intro classes in Business and Law (11)
Intern for a Congressman in the US House of Representatives (12) </p>

<p>My essays will be top notch (writing is one of my strong suits), and my two recommendation letters will be FANTASTIC. Let me know your candid thoughts! </p>

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<p>Something quick to add: I recently toured campus and attending an Info session, which solidified my interest in the school. I also had an interview which I would say was a 9/10 (I really enjoy interviewing and we had a lot of interests in common!) </p>

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<p>You have quite a resume. You are right in the “sweet spot” of those accepted to CMC, from what I can tell. I hope you get into your dream school.</p>

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<p>I agree that you seem to be exactly the kind of student CMC is looking for. </p>

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<p>Ahh thanks! Now it’s just a waiting game :/</p>

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<p>We’re in the same boat, but my ECs are pretty weak.
3.5 UW gpa, but i take the IB diploma (HLs:Chem, Econ, Eng LAL). 33 ACT (35E, 34M, 30 W, 34S)</p>

<p>ECs:
Varsity Cross country - travelled to taiwan and Guam for competitions
JV basketball (11-12)
Piano - (3-12)
Drums - (5-12) placed top 12 China national electronic drums competition
Officer of a small service club (11-12
Investment club (VP)
School Running club (founder and president) (12)</p>

<p>I’ve been told my Essay was pretty unique, and i hope that has a large impact on my app.</p>

<p>I think your ECs are gonna help you a lot with your app, you have a nice resume overall!</p>

<p>Decisions come out in less than 2 days, so im stressing like crazy :-S </p>

<p>Let me know your thoughts please!</p>

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<p>No point in chancing with less than 24 hours left :confused: I agree that we’re in the same boat, though. I took some pretty major risks in how I wrote my common app and why CMC essays that i’m now regretting as the notification time draws nearer…</p>