Do you think they will accept me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Mount Holyoke College
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<p>I was born in the States, but I've lived all 17 years of my life in the Philippines. I am half Chinese and half Filipino.</p>

<p>GPA: I'm not sure yet, but I probably got around 3.6-4.00 (my grades increased from 89% to 94% during high school)</p>

<p>Essay: My essay is about a friend of mine with a disability. I think it is written well enough, but I'm worrying it might be a little bit cliche.</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities: an active member of a school house, which is like a big club with different activities (4 years), arts (in school and at home, 4 years), music (violin for 4 years, although not very active), community service (food distribution, a total number of 12 hours), cake decorating (one summer), school paper (4 years), student council and class officer (4 years), science and art competitions (1 year), journalism competitions (3 years)</p>

<p>Recommendation Letters, Councilor forms: I think I'll get good remarks from my teachers (Biology and English) and councilor</p>

<p>I will not be submitting my SAT/ACT scores</p>

<p>I am third in a class of 16</p>

<p>For my first year, I got three "with honors" and one "with high honors"; second year two "with honors" and two "with high honors"; third year two "with high honors", two "with highest honors", fourth year, one "with highest honors" (these awards are given quarterly)</p>

<p>I am also submitting an art portfolio with a recommendation letter from my art teacher.</p>

<p>I am also applying for financial aid. My family has a very low income, and I am hoping for a big scholarship. Do you think I have a chance at this? I will apply for early decision. I'll be taking up Biology as my major, and visual arts as my elective.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>I’m going to quote a paragraph from Wikipedia that I feel is very pertinent about MHC’s financial aid. </p>

<p>“For instance, at Macalester College, Mount Holyoke College and Smith College, at least 95% of students are admitted without their financial aid need being a factor (i.e., “need-blind”), but a slim percentage (1%–5%), generally students wait-listed or with borderline qualifications, are reviewed in modest consideration of the college’s projected financial resources. All of these aforementioned colleges grant all acceptees full financial aid packages meeting 100% need.”</p>

<p>So your financial need isn’t going to be a huge factor unless you’re an incredibly ‘meh’ sort of candidate which, I can tell by your profile, you’re not :)</p>