Possibility of Acceptance to Pepperdine

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<p>I am a rising senior and Pepperdine University is currently one of the schools that I would love to go to, but I am not sure I would get in. Any feedback or knowledge about the admissions process and my chances (or how to increase them) would be very much appreciated.</p>

<p>GPA
Unweighted: 3.98
Weighted: 4.33</p>

<p>COURSES
I have taken all Honors courses in every core class except for Biology freshman year. This past year (junior year) however I took Pre Calculus instead of IB Math Studies I. I also took English 11 Honors instead of IB English. But I was enrolled in IB History of the Americas and IB Chemistry. This year I will also take IB Spanish V. Junior year I did take Accounting which was unweighted. This year I will take Physics which is weighted, but I do not know if it is considered an honors course.</p>

<p>ACT
Composite: 30
Super score: 32
Highest English: 35
Highest Math: 34
Highest Reading: 30
Writing: 9</p>

<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
Varsity Cross Country- all four years (Co-Captain Senior year)
Varsity Track- all four years (most likely)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes- all four years
Drug Free Program at my school- all four years (officer for Sophomore, Junior and Senior)
Student Council- last two years (Ambassador during Junior year and Student Body Vice President)
200+ hours of community service</p>

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<p>Hi appforcollege! I actually went to Pepperdine today for a campus tour and information session. They didn’t say anything about GPA except that they take the only weighted one into consideration. The SAT average of the people accepted this year is 1920-1950 and the ACT is 29-30. So, I think you are in pretty good shape academically, which is a whopping 70% when they consider you for admission. Also, the moto is Purpose, Service, and Leadership. I have no idea what the purpose part means, but the 200+ hours you have for community service definitely completes service and being co captain for cross country shows leadership. In my opinion, you have a very good chance getting in according to what you told me. Best of luck :)</p>