my shot at pitzer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pitzer College
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<p>I've been reading more and more about Pitzer, and I really think it may be the school for me. </p>

<p>Working towards at least a 30 on the ACT</p>

<p>White female from California</p>

<p>GPA W: 4.16
GPA UW: 3.99</p>

<p>My junior year I took 2 honors and 1 AP, my senior year I'm hoping to take a total of 6 classes, 4 of which are honors and 3 which will be science. My school doesn't offer many APs, so I mostly take honors classes when I get the chance, which wasn't until my junior year because sophomores and freshman don't really get the chance to take honors or AP classes.</p>

<p>ECs:
I started an art and writing collective that features the creative work of teens. I'm solely responsible for regularly publishing and organizing the work of 70+ contributors from around the world (2 years)
Green Team member for 3 years, president for 2 (10,11,12)
-I've helped organize my school's first 2 Eco Fairs, and will be planning the 3rd this year.
costume designer and prop manager for school musicals in grade 10
NHS member (10,11,12)
Class rep (11,12)
Open house student representative for the English Dept (11)
Freshman Mentor (11,12)
I run a personal blog where I write and analyze art, literature, and movies, and talk about environmental issues (3 years)
I've written for and contributed to various independent publications (2 years)
I write and do art everyday - both are huge passions of mine.
Independently studying/writing about carnivorous plants.</p>

<p>Jobs/Internships
Organic yoga clothing/all natural herbal remedies store (1 year)
Intern at the Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness (2013 summer, 8 weeks)
Intern at California Coastal Commission (this summer, twice a week)
Intern at Surfrider (this summer, twice a week)</p>

<p>Awards:
Local art contest for realism
Hollins University Book</p>

<p>Leadership:
-Founder and curative of teen art collective (2 years)
-costumes and props for school musical (1 year)
-Environmental Club member and president (2 years)
-Helped organize Eco-Fair for school (2 years)
-A docent that hosts prospective 8th graders (3 years)
-NHS member (2 years)
-Student Council rep (2 years)
-representative and speaker and open houses at my school
-Freshmen Mentor (only juniors and seniors can do this, and I've done it 2 years)</p>

<p>School Sports and Clubs
-Feminist Club (2 years)
-Environmental Club (3 years), but president for 2
-varsity soccer (3 years)
-Marine Science elective</p>

<p>Passions:
-art
-writing
-environmental conservation
-feminism
-activism</p>

<p>Soon I'll be volunteering regularly doing beach cleanups, as well as starting an art series incorporating local endangered wildlife and animals.</p>

<p>How do you think my chances look for Pitzer?
I really want to emphasize my interest in environmental science.
What should I work on? </p>

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<p>Hi, my name is Sam and I’m also addicted to Pitzer. You have a really awesome resume and I think you have a really good chance of getting in. It’s kind of weird because we have a really similar layout except I did political stuff instead of art. Pitzer is such a weird school when it comes to admissions, but they really really really want to see that you have a plan and a goal and a dream, along with a maturity level where you’re able to do it. The essays and teacher recs are so important, so I would say work your butt off and show them how much you want it. That’s my plan. PS- My back up is UC Santa Cruz, and I’m quickly falling head over heels with their Community Studies program, so you should check that out too. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Same!! Many similar ECs and interests although like Sam ^ more politics, less art. UCSC is also my “back up” (I live nearby and have always loved it). I recently found Pitzer and have become “addicted” as Sam ^ states. I want to go to this school like I have never wanted to go to any school before, but am afraid that it is too selective. Worth a shot, right? :)</p>

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<p>Go for it, your a well-round student! Just focus your essay on how your academic interests relates to Pitzer’s core values. </p>