Do I have a chance??

Colleges and Universities A-Z Claremont McKenna College
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<p>Hey everyone,</p>

<p>Just 2 or 3 weeks ago I looked at my college list and realized that I wasn't applying to any crazy selective schools. I was looking at liberal arts colleges that offered my major and came across Claremont McKenna.</p>

<p>The reason I'm doubting myself when it comes to the admissions process is my academics. I have a 3.48 GPA BUT I jumped from a 3.2 GPA Freshman year to a 3.96 Senior year. I transferred from a large, predominantly all-white public school where I faced hardships (discrimination, financial, etc.) to a well-known Preparatory School after Sophomore year when I was offered a scholarship. My ACT English is a 32 and Math is a 27. I am in 5 IB Classes and 1 AP (my school is technically "all-IB").</p>

<p>I have 2 pretty good recommendations and 1 average. I have spent summers at UC Santa Cruz (course on Logic), Roger Williams University (course on Psychology), Princeton University (course on Global Politics), and UC Berkeley (Civic Leadership Institute).</p>

<p>I am currently President of 3 clubs (Key, Pre-med, Sports Management), Captain of the football team, hold 2 varsity baseball letters, and have received honors in both Band and Choir. I work upwards around 25 hours/wk helping my mom sell clothes at the local swap meet (I guess you can say I have a "Manager" role in this family business). I'm also a Eucharistic Minister and have 100 hospital volunteer hours.</p>

<p>I believe that my answers to my supplements are very, very good. I tell about being raised by a single, uneducated mother from Mexico and the abandonment of my abusive father. I also demonstrate my ambition to become a doctor in a setting where I will be able to utilize my skills to assist the underprivileged.</p>

<p>I'm Hispanic, First Generation, Low Income (<20,000).</p>

<p>Thanks for any responses.</p>

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<p>Carotid, you have a VERY good chance of getting in. Unless you played up the discrimination point too much. I am sorry to hear that though, no one should have to go through something like that in the day and age we live in.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Nikvenkata, I hope you’re right :frowning: i’m so worried about getting in because I absolutely love this school and ugh it’s so stressful knowing that my ACT/GPA are below average and are probably going to end up holding me out of admission…</p>

<p>And no, all I did was briefly mention it and explain how I grew/what I learned that caused my GPA increase.</p>

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<p>I think the GPA growth is great but that 27 will definitely hurt you. What was the composite?</p>

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<p>My highest composite was also a 27. However, CMC DOES superscore the ACT, boosting my composite to 29.</p>

<p>So I guess my “official” CMC composite score is a 29.</p>

<p>Aside from my stats though, what would you say about the rest of my application?</p>

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<p>Oh and another thing: I’m applying as a neuroscience major which is probably one of the least popular choices considering how the school has a strong focus on government/economics.</p>

<p>Would that help my chances of admission?</p>

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<p>You really do. Good luck.</p>

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<p>UPDATES:</p>

<p>I switched my application status from RD to ED 2 about 3 weeks ago. I find out next week!</p>

<p>I notified admissions that I was recently recognized as a 2014 Horatio Alger Scholar. Hopefully the award helps. </p>

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<p>Did you get in?? </p>

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<p>@FerrisBueller2</p>

<p>Yep.</p>

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<p>CONGRATS!!! :slight_smile: HOPE to be joining you next year :)</p>

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<p>@FerrisBueIler2
I just got tagged instead of you. Can you change your number to a 3 or something?</p>

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<p>Hey! I was wondering for the income verification, is it required to show your social security number? Can I white it out? </p>