Do I stand a chance? - Out of state

Colleges and Universities A-Z Claremont McKenna College
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<p>Hey everyone, I was wondering if I would stand a chance in the admissions process. I would be applying for computer science and I'm from New Jersey (Does being out of state help?). Any information or idea would help immensely, because I would love to get into the Claremont Consortium, tons of opportunities.</p>

<p>So here's everything! :</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 96.5% Weighted (School doesn't do unweighted). GPA un-weighted is like 3.8-3.9 excluding freshman year.
SAT: 2160 (680 CR, 690 Writing, 790 Math).
SAT Subject Tests: 800 Math II, 790 Chemistry
AP's taken: Ap Biology (4), AP Chemistry (4). (Not most rigorous - I know)
Senior Schedule: Ap Physics B, Ap Calculus AB, Ap Environmental, Robotics, English 12 CP, Senior Service, Adv Gym (Mandatory), Science Research Honors.
Class Rank: 6/361 (Top 2%)</p>

<p>I have a very strong upward curve for grades between Freshman year and now, like a 3.4 Freshman to 3.8-3.9 now.</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>FRC Robotics - Team Captain, Designer, Lab view Programmer (10,11,12)
Designed two 3d action games using Microsoft Visual C++ and the Direct X API - Non-Monetary - 4 years - Unpublished
Varsity XC (9,10,11,12) - All Academic and First Conference Team Junior year
Researched security flaws in the windows operating system (4 years - no paper published yet).
2 years team member and 2 years team Leader for local religious group - fund raised for local church and the needy.
2 Years Math League (9,10) - School Discontinued it after sophomore year.
2 Years Dunkin Donuts Crew Member - 25 hours a week - done during school weeks too.
Science NHS (11,12)
German NHS (10,11,12)
Winter Track (9)
Spring Track (9,10)
Group Leader at an annual Anti-Bullying Summit.
6 Years Volunteer Service at annual local church carnival
5 years drumming experience
Parking attendant at a local water-park.
Winner of the RIT Computing Medal.</p>

<p>That's about everything. Thanks in advance everyone!</p>

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<p>It’s not a state university, so being out of state would likely be irrelevant, unless you were from an “under-represented” state like North Dakota.</p>

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<p>Oh alright - but do I stand a chance of getting in?</p>

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<p>Unforgiven hero, yes, I absolutely think you have a good chance. I’m not an admissions officer, but I know several kids who go/have gone to CMC and their profiles are similar to yours. If your essays are compelling and well-written, you should not have a problem getting in. Being from out of state is probably helpful. So many California kids apply. My son is applying early to CMC with similar stats too. In a perfect world, you two will be classmates :slight_smile: I hope you both get in!</p>

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<p>I, too, think your chances are excellent and will be surprised if you are not accepted. Good luck!</p>