Should I even bother applying?

<p>I am applying Early Decision because Claremont McKenna is possibly the best fit for me and I love it <3</p>

<p>I was wondering if I have a chance stats wise. I know I need leadership and great ec's, but I was just wondering whether or not I'm gonna be an instant reject at first glance, even in ED. </p>

<p>Background</p>

<p>Race: Asian
Gender: Male
Location: California (Public School)
Income: 70k</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA (4-point scale): 3.7</p>

<p>Weighted GPA (5-point scale): 4.27 (9-12) 4.38 (10-12)
Valedictorian has a 4.8</p>

<p>Schedule: </p>

<p>Freshman Year:
AP Human Geography
Regular Biology
Regular English 9
H Geometry
Spanish 1</p>

<p>Sophomore Year:
AP European History
H English
H Algebra 2/trig.
H Chemistry
Spanish 2</p>

<p>Junior Year:
AP Language and Composition
AP US History
AP Psychology (2nd semester)
H Human Anatomy
Regular Pre-Calculus
Spanish 3</p>

<p>Senior Year:
AP Calculus A/B
AP Art History
AP Literature
AP Spanish
H Economics / AP Government (2nd semester)
AP Computer Science (1st semester)
Regular Physics </p>

<p>Class Rank/Size</p>

<p>Rank: 36/745 (Top 5%)</p>

<p>SAT/ACT scores</p>

<p>ACT: 30 composite (36 reading, 27 math, 28 science, 28 english)</p>

<p>Planning to retake Oct 2011 shooting for 33+ </p>

<p>SAT II scores</p>

<p>US History-770, Literature-700</p>

<p>AP scores</p>

<p>US History: 5
English Lang. & Comp: 5
Psychology: 5
Environmental Science: 4
Government: 4
European History: 5
Human Geography: 5</p>

<ul>
<li>AP scholar with distinction</li>
</ul>

<p>EC's are solid, I started a business overseas several years ago which has been successful, I founded and lead two clubs, took leadership roles in internships etc. </p>

<p>I have a good upward trend in my grades (sophomore year dipped due to family matter), I'm trying to improve my ACT</p>

<p>Thank you guys! CMC is the best :)</p>

<p>I would like to give you a definitive answer, but since I have never worked in admissions, I don’t think that would be possible. I definitely think you have a chance, particularly if you are able to convey your passion for CMC and why you would be a great fit for the school.</p>