<p>I really like oxy and want to apply early decision from New Jersey.</p>
<p>GPA- 3.4
Sat- 1870- M- 710 CR- 620 W-540 i'm retaking in october
SAT II's- on practice tests US History- 680, math IC- 650
AP/Honors- my school doesn't offer many APs so only Gov and Stats and Honors pre-calc and spanish at private school.</p>
<p>Do i have a chance?</p>
<p>oh and i have 200+ hours of community service</p>
<p>It's really hard to say. I had a 3.97 unweighted GPA and a 1950 on SAT and 29 on the ACT and I thought I would be admitted, but I was waitlisted. Someone I know who had much lower test scores was admitted, and their EC's and GPA were very similar to mine.</p>
<p>Anyone has a chance in these crazy admissions processes. Be sure to talk about something you have gained experience from and enjoy, don't try to match what you think they want. Your SATs are good, the writing is a little low but it isn't considered as much as the others anyway. I'd recommend taking them again but other than that, just do your best to stay focused and keep doing the things you love. The right college will happen for you but be sure to have a couple backups! You definitely have a shot at Occidental and I hope to see you there in the future if you get in! Best of luck to you!</p>