Getting into Colorado College

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am wondering if I have any shot at getting into Colorado College. I have a 3.57 GPA. My high school is quite prestigious, I believe we are the Knowledge Masters national champions and hold some other highly ranked awards as well. My SAT M:650 CR and W: 510.</p>

<p>I was not very driven in high school but plan to work hard in college. Had straight A's this past quarter (I am trying to instill some good habits.)</p>

<p>My ECs include
4 years of Ice Hockey
1 year of rugby
Baseball every summer
over 200 hours of community service</p>

<p>I have also played the piano since I was 8 or 9, although I can't read music. I play mostly blues and rock, solely by ear. I also play in a band. </p>

<p>I am from Pennsylvania, and plan to major in some sort of science (as of now chemistry.) The Block Plan would defiantly benefit me, but I am open to other ideas. I am looking to go to a school that offers small class sizes where I can find a passion for learning. I also hear Colorado Springs is beautiful and I love snowboarding, so it's a win, win. </p>

<p>Some other schools I am looking at include
Juniata (PA)
Allegheny (PA)
Skidmore (NY)
Whitman (WA)</p>

<p>Let me know if you think I have a shot and I am open to other suggestions as well. I would like a school with a solid science program. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Colorado College (or Whitman) would be a long reach given your current scores. However, the only way to know for sure is to apply. Take advantage of CC’s EA option, which should give you a decision by early-mid January. If it doesn’t work out, other schools to consider include Earlham, Guilford, Lewis & Clark, Willamette, and Hendrix.</p>