Mount Holyoke ED2 ‘2025 Chance Me!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hey guys ! I’m applying ED2 here which I know helps the chances !

So,

UW cumulative GPA: 3.69
W cumulative GPA: 4.39

If it’s of any significance, I’ve gotten As in all classes besides my math courses, which have been solid Cs at the honors level (:upside_down_face:).

I will have taken 11 APs by the time senior year ends, 7 by the end of junior year. 3 dual college credit courses, a couple honors.

As for extracurriculars,

  • I run a small online business
  • president of my schools Feminism And Women’s Outreach Organization
  • Co-President of my schools Mental Health Awareness Club
  • general executive board member of Peer Helpers, which is like an anti bullying campaign that centers around special needs students.
  • I work full time as a certified nursing aide

I’m going to major in psychology.

Major issue with my application: Due to some domestic abuse/DCFS issues, I was kicked out of my home early on this academic year. I was frequently moved around different group homes until I turned 18. I have my own apartment now, but I have to work about 65 hours a week. Long story to say that my grades slipped a bit this year (1 B, 1 C, 5 A’s) so the GPA’s listed above will be a little lower. I’ve explained the situation to my counselor and we’ve talked at length with one another. How much could this hurt my application?

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As long as you mention your issue in your application, I don’t think the admissions board will penalize you much if at all for that. They understand that no one lives in a perfect world, and that situation is completely and absolutely out of your control. Providing context, especially for something so major in your life, goes a long way.

I’d be lying if I told you I have a really solid grasp on your chances, but I saw this and I felt like I needed to tell you that part of your background really, in my opinion, will not hurt you, especially as you’re still keeping your grades honestly pretty high.

Anyway, girlie, good luck with everything. I’m sending you support over the screen. You are so strong and I hope you get in! Fingers crossed that I’ll be at Barnard in the Fall; HWC solidarity :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I’m no expert but I think if you let the admissions office know about your situation I think you have a pretty good chance. Hugs!!! Hopefully I’ll be at Wellesley soon!

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we’re assembling all the sister schools on this thread lol when we all get in we should make a groupchat!!!