My chances at Holy Cross?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been researching a lot of colleges lately. One that has peaked my interest is Holy Cross (Worcester, MA). I know it's a selective school, and I was wondering if anyone could give me my chances of getting in based on my high school stats, if I apply.</p>

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<li>GPA (unweighted): 3.5 (Top 20%)</li>
<li>GPA (weighted): 3.8</li>
<li>Haven't taken SATs yet (taking soon; did an online practice test and got an 1850)</li>
<li><p>Took all honors/AP classes</p></li>
<li><p>Worked at Stop and Shop for about a year</p></li>
<li><p>Head webmaster for high school website</p></li>
<li><p>Peer mediator</p></li>
<li><p>Student leadership team</p></li>
<li><p>PALS (mentoring younger student)</p></li>
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<p>I also have a unique situation in that I missed half my sophomore year, then half my junior year due to medical reasons... I had three intestinal surgeries and was in and out of the hospital for the past year, but I'm finally better now. I made up all the work I missed sophomore year with a tutor over the summer last year, and I'm doing the same this year. This definitely hurt my grades a bit and made it so I couldn't play sports (I would have played basketball and maybe track otherwise). Do you think colleges will take this into consideration?</p>

<p>So if anyone could give me some insight on whether or not I can get in to Holy Cross, that'd be great! Also, would applying early decision greatly help my chances (because the acceptance rate there is pretty much doubled with ED)?</p>

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<p>How many APs? There’s a big difference between those and honors.</p>

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<p>3 APs (psych, physics, calculus), but I only took AP test for psych because I was still making up work for the others at the time the tests were administrated.</p>

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<p>And what’s your senior schedule?</p>

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<p>Well I don’t have it on me right now, but I think it’s safe to say it’s pretty consistent with my schedules from previous years… Pretty standard stuff; English 12 Honors, Chemistry Honors, Human Anatomy Honors, etc. I know I’m doing something called SR Project, where I choose a mentor in a profession I am interested in and do research/help out. I’m interested in the medical field (gastroenterology, to be more specific… yeah I know - childhood inspiration based on experience lol).</p>

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<p>You sound like a good applicant to me. I didn’t send my SAT/ACT score (HC is test optional). Plus, I only took 3 AP classes as well. (AP Psych, Bio, and Chemistry - I took the psych and biology exam). I applied regular decision.</p>

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<p>Ok thanks! Do you think applying ED would greatly increase my chances of being accepted? Also, did you interview with them (and if so… how was it?)? :P</p>

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<p>I don’t think ED could hurt you :slight_smile: So yes, I’d think so. I think ED would show them that you’re seriously considering their school. And nope, surprisingly I didn’t do an interview even though it’s highly recommended.</p>