<p>Hello! </p>
<p>I will be applying to Santa Clara University for Early Decision. I am applying to their Leavey school of business; I know it is a very competitive school, but please let me know if I am a match.</p>
<p>GPA (unweighted): 3.45 ( I know its horrible! I did terribly during my junior year due to family problems, and will be talking about that in my essay.)
SAT: 1940
ACT: taking it in October 26, and I'm hoping for a 29 based on practice test scores.</p>
<p>EC's: </p>
<p>Some of my EC's are: </p>
<ul>
<li>Figure skating for 9 years - at an instructor level</li>
<li>Playing the flute- 4 years</li>
</ul>
<p>Volunteer activities :
- Part of the youth executive board for Red Cross for the past 2 years.
- I've also done several internships w/ the american red cross.
- instructor/teacher Safe Kids Red Cross committee
- part of the Disaster committee
- I'm also an active volunteer at Sacred Hearts.
- I volunteer at a local hospital, Kaiser
- I also actively participate in Leo Club,CSF (Cal. Scholarship Federation),FBLA, Interact Club, Red Cross at my school. </p>
<p>Overall, I have around 300 hours of documented volunteer hours. </p>
<p>I really would love to go to Santa Clara. Please let me know if I have any chance at all to get in! Thank you !</p>
<p>I think you have a solid shot. Your SAT is average for them, and GPA is explainable. You have solid ECs that are pretty impressive. I think you will get in. My sister was accepted t oSanta Clara with worse test scores and less impressive ECs. Good luck! I hope you get in!</p>
<p>I would greatly appreciate it if you would chance me back! <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1561842-chance-me-duke-ed-will-chance-back-within-24-hours.html#post16449634[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1561842-chance-me-duke-ed-will-chance-back-within-24-hours.html#post16449634</a></p>
<p>I think that you have a good shot at Santa Clara. However, to increase your chances of admission, this is what I recommend. First, have a unique, personal essay (it looks like you’re in good shape already, and I’m sorry to hear about your family problems). Also, try to distinguish why you are applying to the business school when many of your accomplishments are in the humanities sector. To be honest, you sound like a really nice person, and as long as that shows through you application, I think you should relax. You’ll most likely get in, but whatever happens, I’m sure you’re bound to be successful. </p>
<p>Cheers. Also, chance me if you could!</p>
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<p>If you write a great essay, you have a good shot</p>