Official Accepted or Rejected Thread - Class of 2014!

<p>Hey Guys! Congrats if you got in! and if you didn't, I'm sure you'll find another good school! Please post STATS ONLY! Thank you!!</p>

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<p>[ size=+3][ color=green][ b]Decision: Accepted [ /b][ /color][ /size]
[ size=+3][ color=red][ b]Decision: Rejected [ /b][ /color][ /size]</p>

<p>SAT superscored:
ACT:
GPA unweighted:
GPA weighted:
class rank:
school type (public or private):
ethnicity:
religious affiliation:</p>

<p>major:
hooks:
extracurricular:
clubs:
sports:
financial need?
likely to go to PU?</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 1850
ACT: didn’t submit
GPA unweighted: 3.7
GPA weighted: 4.1
class rank: 14%
school type (public or private): public
ethnicity:
religious affiliation:</p>

<p>major: science
hooks: first generation
financial need? no
likely to go to PU? maybe</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 1690
ACT: 24
GPA unweighted: 3.8
GPA weighted: 4.3
class rank: 20/634 so 4%
school type (public or private): public
ethnicity: Hispanic
religious affiliation: Christian</p>

<p>major: television production
hooks: gpa, awesome essays, ecs, and i’m sure recommendations. Just goes to show test scores aren’t everything.
financial need? definitely.
likely to go to PU? Likely, its between PU and UCSB, or USC if i get in.</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 2090 (700 CR, 700 M, 690 W)
ACT: 31
GPA unweighted: 3.79
GPA weighted: 3.94
class rank: N/A
school type (public or private): Private
ethnicity: White
religious affiliation: Christian</p>

<p>major: B.A. Theatre Arts
hooks: I guess I’ll never know for sure, but I think my essay was really good (presented a serious message while using humor), and I likely had excellent recommendations from my teachers and counselor.
extracurricular: Lots of leadership EC’s (head of House System and community service system at high school). I also am a Peer Mentor to freshman this year. I’ve also had extensive experience in theatre.
clubs: N/A
sports: I’ve run track all four years of high school.<br>
financial need? Really need some scholarship money!
likely to go to PU? Pepperdine seems like a great school! I’m stoked to have been admitted. It really all boils down to how much money I get.</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: –
ACT: 32
GPA unweighted: 3.5
GPA weighted: –
class rank: –
school type (public or private): public but you have to test to get in (highly competitive)
ethnicity: Asian
religious affiliation: Christian</p>

<p>major: Biology
hooks: extracurr./volunteer, recs, and essay were pretty bomb
extracurricular: volunteered 4 years at senior center, relay for life committee chair, hospital
clubs: yearbook editor in chief, key club executive board, nhs,
sports: varsity golf
financial need? yes i guess
likely to go to PU? not really. idk, depend on how much they give me</p>

<p>Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 2030
ACT:
GPA unweighted: 3.8
GPA weighted: 4.0 or above
class rank: school does not rank
school type (public or private): private
ethnicity: asian
religious affiliation: atheist</p>

<p>major: advertising
hooks: enough SATs and GPA to get in
extracurricular: community service, several awards
clubs: international
sports: bunch, couple awards
financial need? no
likely to go to PU? if I somehow get scholarship, I might consider…still got lots of school to hear from, and I’m more considering UCSD, which I already got accepted</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 1920
ACT: -
GPA unweighted: 3.71
GPA weighted: 4.45
class rank: 25
school type (public or private): Public
ethnicity: Asian
religious affiliation: Atheist</p>

<p>major: Business Admin
hooks: IB Diploma candidate
extracurricular: 200+ Hours community service
clubs: -
sports: Varsity XC and Track
financial need? Yes
likely to go to PU? No
Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>for son:
Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 2030
ACT:
GPA unweighted: 4.0
GPA weighted: 4.6
class rank: 1 of 687
school type (public or private): public
ethnicity: white
religious affiliation: Catholic</p>

<p>major: econ
hooks: good essay, tons of AP and IB candidate
extracurricular: Band, Debate, Aca Decathlon, Boys State Delegate, National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar
clubs: NHS, PTSA (officer)
sports: non
financial need? yep
likely to go to PU? Waiting for fin aid/scholarship info but they have the best dorms in the entire world!!</p>

<p>[ size=+3][ color=green][ b]Decision: Accepted [ /b][ /color][ /size]</p>

<p>SAT superscored:-
ACT:25
GPA unweighted: not sure
GPA weighted: 3.7
class rank: not sure
school type (public or private): public
ethnicity: mixed
religious affiliation: church of christ</p>

<p>major: international studies or international business
hooks: i think my essay, volunteer, and (hopefully) recommendations helped more than anything
extracurricular: all star cheerleading, dance team, showchoir
clubs: volunteer club, FCA, CIA, spanish, NHS, and more
sports: n/a
financial need? yes
likely to go to PU? very likely</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored:
ACT:32
GPA unweighted:4.0
GPA weighted:4.6
class rank:1
school type (public or private): private
ethnicity: white
religious affiliation: Christian-Catholic</p>

<p>major: Philosophy?
hooks: essays, reccomendations, very christiany, from small midwest town
extracurricular: lots of leadership things, class president, retreat leader
clubs: NHS president, Key Club
sports: Basketball
financial need? no
likely to go to PU? I think so</p>

<p>Hey guys, I was also accepted, but does anybody know when does the scholarship info come? I mean, nothing was mentioned in the email… so this means I didn’t get one?!</p>

<p>Brooke, look at last year’s thread, the financial aid came in the web portals around April 1st.</p>

<p>[ size=+3][ color=green][ b]Decision: Accepted [ /b][ /color][ /size]</p>

<p>SAT superscored:2100
ACT:—
GPA unweighted: 3.8
GPA weighted: N/A
class rank: 20%
school type (public or private): Public
ethnicity: White
religious affiliation: None</p>

<p>major: Business Administration/Finance
hooks: Decent SATS and mad good Extra Curriculars
extracurricular: Many leadership positions
clubs: Captain Math Team
sports: Varsity Lacrosse/Soccer Captain
financial need? Basically ima need a loootta moneys
likely to go to PU? Enough money then hell yes</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: Didn’t take
ACT: 32
GPA unweighted: 3.9
GPA weighted: 4.4
class rank: 20 out of 600 so 3%
school type (public or private): Public
ethnicity: White
religious affiliation: Christian (non-denominational)</p>

<p>major: Undecided
hooks: I’ve traveled quite a bit to volunteer, and I’ve been really involved in some unusual ECs
extracurricular: President of Oklahoma Heritage Association, coordinator of barefoot soccer tourny for AIDS, math tutor for Indian Ed program, Big Brothers Big Sisters… a lot.
clubs: President of NHS; spanish club
sports: Nothing competitive
financial need? None
likely to go to PU? Pretty likely… I’d say 85% sure</p>

<p>[ size=+3][ color=green][ b]Decision: Accepted [ /b][ /color][ /size]</p>

<p>SAT superscored:2090
ACT:—
GPA unweighted: 3.86
GPA weighted: 4.45
class rank: 18 of 501
school type (public or private): Public
ethnicity: White
religious affiliation: None</p>

<p>major: Undecided Science (likely chemistry)
hooks: Decent SAT and well placed references
extracurricular: Heavy volunteer & tennis
clubs:
sports: Varsity tennis - captain
financial need? A lot if there’s any hope of attending
likely to go to PU? Depends on money and one other pending application</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: –
ACT: 34
GPA unweighted: 94/100
GPA weighted: 96/100
class rank: –
school type (public or private): public
ethnicity: white
religious affiliation: roman catholic</p>

<p>major: psychology
hooks: test scores
extracurricular: way too many to mention
clubs: same as above
sports: tennis
financial need? alot
likely to go to PU? depends on finaid and other results, but its possible.</p>

<p>ACCEPTED</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 1730
ACT: n/a
GPA unweighted: ~3.97
GPA weighted: ~4.34
class rank: top 1%
school type (public or private): private
ethnicity: Hispanic/Pacific Islander/Japanese
religious affiliation: Roman Catholicism</p>

<p>major: Political Science
hooks: The context of my success
extracurricular: many
clubs: many
sports: basketball, baseball, football, soccer (all varsity)
financial need? definitely
likely to go to PU? no. maybe UCSD or Cal</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 1940
ACT:
GPA unweighted: 3.5
GPA weighted:N/A
class rank: top 20%
school type (public or private):Public
ethnicity: White
religious affiliation: Christian</p>

<p>major: Business Admin (Might Change)
hooks: Great Essays, EC’s
extracurricular: Lots of EC’s
clubs: FBLA YoungLife
sports: Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse Captain
financial need? Yep
likely to go to PU? Yes if I get enough Aid</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **</p>

<p>SAT superscored: 1970
ACT:29
GPA unweighted: 3.6
GPA weighted:N/A
class rank: N/A
school type (public or private): It’s Complicated
ethnicity: Filipino
religious affiliation: Christian</p>

<p>major: Keeping my options open, but looking into International Business and Math
hooks: Complicated High School Career and how that shaped me as a person.
extracurricular: A lot of volunteer work, community service, choir
clubs: Yearbook, Newspaper,
sports: tennis, but didn’t mention in application
financial need? Yes
likely to go to PU? Many factors to consider, but Pepperdine is a great school and would be glad to attend.</p>

<p>**Decision: Accepted **
SAT superscored: N/A
ACT: 30
GPA unweighted: 4.00
GPA weighted: 5.32
class rank:1/243
school type (public or private): Public
ethnicity: White
religious affiliation: Christian</p>

<p>major: Undecided, but thinking about biochemistry.
hooks: I’m from a small town in Kansas, am involved in my school, took alot of APs, and had good recommendations.
extracurricular: Too many to mention.
clubs: Beta Club, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, and a couple others.
sports: Swimming
financial need? Yes
likely to go to PU? Yes, but still waiting on a few more letters.</p>