Getting into Haverford

<p>Could I easily get into Haverford?
3.75 GPA
5 AP's (all my school offered)
5-7 honors (again, school)
1 (maybe 2) clubs
Community Service</p>

<p>Since I'm only a junior, this is mainly speculation, but the only schools that are on my list are like below 20% acceptance rate.</p>

<p>There aren’t many applicants that can “easily” get into Haverford. It’s a top 10 LAC.</p>

<p>So maybe not easily, but would I be an above average applicant</p>

<p>SAT (or PSAT) score? SAT IIs? APs? How competitive/rigorous is your school? What exactly do you do in the clubs and community service?</p>

<p>Also, is that GPA weighted? Unweighted? How many points do honors and AP courses add? Class rank? Class percentile?</p>

<p>No one gets in “easily”: it’s one of the nation’s top colleges. For instance, US News ranks it #2 on selectivity of all LACs.</p>

<p>Also, you haven’t given us SATs and class rank, which are vitally important factors.</p>

<p>Just based on your brief resume, no, it doesn’t look at all like you’d be an above average applicant.</p>

<p>One thing to remember if you are appplying to top LAC’s is that many, if not most of the students applying will have very strong stats. Haverford is a college that cares deeply about the right fit between student and school, so the interview may be an opportunity for you to distinguish yourself, or perhaps through your essays. Also, if your school has a program like Naviance, that may guide you as to how others at your same school, with your stats fared in the admission process. Best of luck to you!</p>

<p>Fine to have 2-3 reaches, but I would spread a broader net with some less selective schools and safeties. Safeties often aren’t as safe as you may think, and you may have to go there.</p>

<p>I would use this year to work on the ECs and GPA.</p>