Chances?

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<p>Asian Male</p>

<p>3.45 UW GPA
2220 SAT (770M, 720CR, 730W)
24 ACT
National Honor Roll
National Merit Semifinalist</p>

<p>I have taken the most challenging courseload my School has to offer, school has very good reputation (I am in 83rd percentile).</p>

<p>I have taken AP European history, American History, Physics, Language, Statistics, Calc, and CIS Spanish along with a slew of Honors classes.</p>

<p>Ap Euro- 4
Ap Stats- 5
Ap Calc- 4
Ap American history- 3
Ap Language- 4
Ap Physics- 4</p>

<p>Extracurricular-
My school is known for it's music program and has been ranked best in the midwest.</p>

<p>1 year Drumline</p>

<p>2 years leader of school's symphonic band</p>

<p>2 "superior" ratings in Minnesota instrumental solo contest</p>

<p>2 years Jazz band</p>

<p>1 year JV, 1 year V golf</p>

<p>I am also a drummer in a band outside of school, we played a Charity concert and raised 550 dollars for victims of Hurricane Katrina.</p>

<p>2 years Business Professionals of America</p>

<p>2 years Rock Climbing club</p>

<p>I volunteer to tutor middle school Spanish students 1-2 hours a week, have been for 2 years.</p>

<p>I have done 50 hours+ community service through church over the course of the past year</p>

<p>Leader of a church discussion group that meets every Friday at my church</p>

<p>Good recommendations.</p>

<p>I know by GPA is low, but do you think my test scores and heavy courseload will make up for it?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>oops i meant to write 34 ACT not 24</p>

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<p>Hi, not an expert on Pepperdine, but my D is there. As a sophomore transfer she had a 3.6 gpa, not a great sat (can't remember the score!), but really good extra curr. and prominent in her theatre dept., some athletics and excellent church involvement. Although we are not Church of Christ, church involvement seems to have an impact. From what I can tell, if you are Church of Christ, it is a definite plus. Either way, letter of rec form a pastor is good.</p>

<p>It is a small conservative campus, and although I wouldn't call her conservative, she loves it. Best to check it out and get a feel for it.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Hi, I'm a freshman at Pepperdine this year. I think you have a really excellent chance. True, your GPA is a little low... but being a minority, a male, an active Christian, great test scores, and good extra curr are all great pluses. GPA isn't everything. </p>

<p>My GPA was about 3.8, but my SAT was lower, 2170. Also, I'm not Church of Christ, but the pastor recommendation definetely helps! Write a thoughtful essay and you'll be a definite. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>