<p>Yeah sure, but remember that Mac looks at so much more than numbers--especially considering that mine aren't particularly good but I somehow made it in the early pile.</p>
<p>Rank: This is what I thought would hold me back. 33/280
GPA: 3.85 UW, School doesn't give weighted GPA but it would be one of the better ones in my school.
Courseload: Hardest in school. Every AP offered plus several more online.
SAT: 2210 (720 M, 740 R, 750 W)
SAT II: Dont remember exactly--something like 700 W. Hist, 740 Eng Lit, 770 US Hist?
EC: Not that great. Eagle Scout, Nationals for FBLA and DECA, Sports editor at school newspaper, Internship with Democratic Party of my state
Essay: Probably helped me--writing is my strong point.</p>
<p>So obviously I'm not like the best candidate around or anything. Decent, but certainly nothing great. In fact, some of you guys still waiting are probably better than me stats-wise. So basically I'm just saying don't sweat it. They probably just read my app before yours.</p>
<p>I am actually (half) Costa Rican... I have visited, and the Hispanics that I talked to there love it! But my guess is many tend to stray away from the cold...</p>
<p>Hispanics are not as ultra liberal as the the Mac student body. Puerto Ricans, because of the US occupation are the most liberal Hispanics and thus a good fit for Mac. Gays also love Mac. I know a student that visited there and Colgate. She chose Colgate for the above reason. The cold was not a factor, NY is just as cold. A high percentage of the Mac student body is composed of Ivy league rejects. They spend their years at Mac crying about how they were rejected by the big boys. Hispanics rejected by the Ivies go to Mac because of the financial aid.</p>
<p>Let's see.... You are half Hispanic and grew up in NY. Not exactly a typical Hispanic home. I was born in Mexico live in Texas and most of my relatives live in California. 95% of us are conservative due to our Catholic religion.</p>
<p>Thanks for your answer! And I agree with you, though I have only lived in Honduras the feeling I get is that most Latin American countries share specific characteristics (excluding, perhaps, the islands in the Caribbean).</p>
<p>I know most Hondurans are very conservative and I assume most Latinos are too. I have thought about the strong gay scene, and I think I wouldn't have any problems with it. But I am sure it would be impossible for gays to live peacefully here. Everyone is so judgmental and prejudiced... and homophobic. It's just part of our culture and the fact that we tend to embrace our past dearly. You know, we tend to respect what our ancestors did, their believes, their religion, etc.
The very-strong and traditional Catholicism shares its part too. </p>
<p>So... I think we are very conservative, and if that's the main reason why Hispanics usually don't like Mac I wouldn't have a problem.</p>
<p>Ok, well I would not like to argue this. But anyway, I am the "minority" of Hispanics who like Macalester. </p>
<p>And VivaKC.. what I meant by a typical Hispanic home, was not necessarily the native culture, but what the traditions many Hispanic Americans have. Also, South America by no means is conservative.</p>
<p>juicy1897: As someone who grew up in a city that is predominantly Hispanic (Miami, FL) and who is himself Hispanic, I must say that you are generalizing a bit. </p>
<p>The meaning of "liberal" and "conservative" in the political arena in South America is somewhat different. VivaKC is right to say that many Hispanics are socially conservative by virtue of their Catholic religion. Moreover, expats from Communist countries, especially Cubans, tend to be mega right-wing. Finally, Hispanic culture is still very machista, and that also compromises the extent to which it can be called thoroughgoingly liberal.</p>
<p>Sorry to interrupt the Hispanic debate, but I figured I'd try to help answer a few questions from earlier on.
I just got my decision today (accepted!) by email. I'm American, but I live overseas so I got it from the international admissions office. BUT I have a friend who's a true international student who hasn't received his yet.
I'm pretty sure all international students will find out over email, and the end of the letter says that the paper information (I'd assume fin aid, housing, etc) will be sent by DHL in the next few days.
Good luck to everyone!</p>
<p>My daughter recived her package today too. The package is approximately 5x7 inches and has Yes on the outside.
My daughter is Mexican American and thinks highly of Macalester.
For those of you not from the area, there is a large population of hispanics in St Paul and Minneapolis. The St Paul neighborhood know as The West Side is the cultural center - plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, fresh tortillas. I am not as sure of the Minneapolis area. I think there are lots of ethnic restaurants along Lake Street - not only hispanic.</p>
<p>Thank you for your email. What you have noticed is that US students have been notified of their decision this week. </p>
<p>We are in full swing reading International applications right now and should be sending out decisions by email no later than the end of March with letters to follow in the mail.</p>