Chances.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Claremont McKenna College
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<p>School type: Public that sends about 4 or 5 to Ivies and the rest to Penn State basically
Location: PA
GPA: 3.95
ACT: in one sitting 30 (Highest scores in each M:35, E:31, S:30, R:30)
SAT II’s: Math 1: 740 Math 2: 740 taking US history Oct
APs: US=3, Stat=4
Classes Senior year: Calc BC, AP Physics, AP Gov (US and Comp.), Spanish Independent study, Humanities English, Psych. at local state university
Intended major: Economics
Took micro and macro at local state university
ECs:
MUN club founder (since 7th grade) (various awards)
Service Club President (2 years as president) (4 years in club) Put in a lot of work to organize about 20-25 events per year
NHS treasurer (2 years)Taught me a lot about leadership and working as a team, I do my job as treasurer but the board members work as a team to organize all the events. I suggested an auction for Heifer International and we will be having that in the spring.<br>
Math tutor (1 year)
Spanish tutor (1/2 year)
Peer Tutor (1 year 12th grade) Help a new immigrant from Egypt understand US government
Elementary tutoring (2 years)
Church activities (4 years)
PA math league (4 years)
Internship at International Affairs Office of local state university (2 summers, 1 semester)
Track (2 years)
Job at retirement home 12 hours a week (2 years) </p>

<p>Summers:
After 9th grade: volunteering local heritage center and international affairs office, travel to Ireland
10th grade: short internship at Int’l affairs office, stay in Northern Ireland with family for a month, travel to England
11th grade: Governor’s school for international studies (5 weeks) It was definitely a life changing experience. I learned how to cooperate with a group of natural leaders with different ideas. </p>

<p>I feel that I am a good fit for Claremont McKenna because my drive to change the world and my natural leadership qualities. I am a very balanced person and want a balanced education. I have a passion for economics and understanding how things work.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good shot. It's not a slam dunk by any means. How many kids are in your school/graduating class?</p>

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<p>I think youve got a good chance. Everything that CMC wants - solid ACTs/SATs, interest in the world, leadership in ECs, interesting summers. dont botch the essay and i would say that you're good</p>

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<p>I am 3rd out of about 549 students</p>

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<p>Do I stand a chance? :-/
Stats:
I am a white female at a semi-competitive public high school
Location: CA
GPA: 4.2
ACT: Taking it on Oct 27, studying hard for it
SAT 1: 1820 ( Just retook it- studied profusely over the summer for it :) )
SAT II’s: Math 2: 590 Literature: 610 (both I am retaking) US History: 640 APs: US-3, Will take AP Stats, AP Human Geography, AP Human Gov
College Course- Will start International Relations at community college in Dec
Classes Senior year: AP Human Geo, Ap Human Gov, Economics, AP Statistics, Jazz Choir, The Novel, Fashion/Text (fulfilling requirement)
Intended major: International Relations
ECs:
M.U.N VP (awards)
Associated Student Body President (1 year)
Student Government (3 years)
Student Senior Class Secretary (1)
Active member of NHS, CSF
2 week job shaddow of state senator
Been in audition choirs since 3rd grade, and high school competed in international competitions in Wales and Czech Republic and ranked in the top ten in both
Active member in drama/ plays
Student Ambassador: Traveled to France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy
Awards: Silver awards in History and English, Certificate of excellence, Certificate of service, Runner-up to prestigious Del Bryant Award (a top honor at my school)
Graduation speaker
Volunteer at local cities children's choir
SOLID teacher recs and hopefully unique, solid essays
Thorough Counselor Rec Letter</p>

<p>What do you think? Id greatly appreciate any imput or suggestions</p>