My shot at Pitzer ED1?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pitzer College
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<p>Okay, so here's the thing. I'm not a very competative student, but I really want to go to Pitzer for some reason. Anyways, some background first. I heard Pitzer is really focused on Teacher Recs, and I'm afraid my rec's will be weak. So on a scale of 1-10, I'm guessing my teacher/counselor rec would be somewhere along a 5-6. As for my personal statement, I will be writing about community service, which I heard they are into, so on a scale of 1-10, around an 8-9.
Anyways onto test scores and grades.</p>

<p>SAT: 2220 (R-710, M-800, W-710)
PSAT National Merit Semifinalist (probably going to be finalist soon)
AP Scores as of end of Junior Year:
AP Euro - 4
AP Chinese - 5
AP Chem - 4
AP Physics C - 4
AP USH - 4
AP Calculus BC - 5
AP English Language - 5
AP French - 3
SAT II Scores:
Math II - 800
Chinese - 800
Physics - 780</p>

<p>GPA Unweighted: 3.52
GPA Weighted: 4.15</p>

<p>Sports: JV Xcountry and Tennis for freshman and sophomore years</p>

<p>Extracurrics:
Concert master of freshman orchestra (during freshman year) and now concert master of Chamber Orchestra
VP of Key Club during Junior Year
Co-President of Interact during Senior Year
Scholarship student at local music school (We do community outreaches, so its a combination of musical learning + community service)
Volunteer at local library</p>

<p>idk, basically, I'm a super bland person with nothing special, but I've gone through some stuff in the past half a year, and suddenly, I'm motivated to go to a school like Pitzer, so in your honest opinion, what are my chances?</p>

<p>Also, my parents don't want me to go to pitzer, but rather a UC due to price differences. They want me to major in Comp Sci/Some engineering field at a UC, but I just want to go to Pitzer. They say if I want to go, I should do normal admission, but I really want to go to a claremont college, and Pitzer is the most realistic for my situation. Also, in terms of financial aid and merit based aid, how good is Pitzer? My parents refuse to pay for my college though I am from a very well off area, and so I need that kind of info too. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, if there is anything I am missing, just ask, if it helps you make your evaluation.</p>

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<p>Your GPA is a bit light, but PSAT Finalist is impressive. I don’t see compelling social responsibility outreach, community or environmental engagement - this is important to the culture of Pitzer. It is not too late for donating your time to some cause - get involved! </p>

<p>Pitzer offers some of the best financial packages relative to peers; however, if your parents are well off, not sure how that will work out.</p>