Chances?

Student Lounge International Students
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<p>Hey guys. I really want to go to Pomona this year. Can you guys tell me if my aspirations are realistic or not?</p>

<p>SAT score: CR 660 W680 M760
SAT II Biology: 770
Math II: 800
Chemistry: 800
GPA 4.0
Class rank: 2/152
ECs:
Volunteered at Palliative clinics and Old age homes
Helped raise 25 lakhs for heart patients through a benefit program
Science and Literary club president
Member of a statewide youth empowerment program
Dance (10 years)
University of new south wales IAIS EXAMINATION DISTINCTION
National Merit commended scholar
Class Representative of the Seed Project (an initiative taken to promote biodiversity in the locality.)
School RJ
School Magazine Assistant Editor
School Youth Festival Awards:Extempore, Versification, Recitation, Group Dance, Elocution, Anchoring (Emceeing)
Collected used clothes, books and donations for SC/STs (Scheduled castes and tribes)
Harvard SSP: Two A's in molecular biology and english literature</p>

<p>Additional: I am an American citizen, living in India
My brother is a sophomore at pomona</p>

<p>I would be really grateful if any of you would take the time to give me your opinions. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Damn, those ECs are amazing! </p>

<p>However, that SAT score brings your application down a bit. Try retaking it for a 2250+, and then you’re pretty much a shoe-in for Pomona. You still stand a very good chance with this score though. Having a brother there also helps.</p>

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<p>what did your brother say? He must be having a better idea.</p>