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<p>Hi,
I'm interested in transferring to Kenyon, but I'm a little concerned about my GPA and test scores.
I'm currently enrolled at a very prestigious and competitive honors program at a public university in New York City. I was actually quite lucky to be accepted as a freshman.</p>

<p>My SATs from high school are 700V 570M 660W and I didn't take the SATIIs. I didn't study for my SATs and I only took them once. I'm planning on retaking my SATIs before I submit my application (I'm aiming for around a 2200.)</p>

<p>My HS GPA was about a 3.7 weighted with a strong upward trend since freshman year.</p>

<p>I was ranked 22 out of 103 from a small public high school in its first year. The primary language outside of the classroom was Chinese, so that allowed for an interesting experience (I also learned Chinese.)</p>

<p>As far as E.C.s go, I was a founding editor of my HS newsletter, I tutored students in Spanish, played Racquetball, and held a corporate position on the art team for a major U.S. clothing retailer (I submitted supplemental information about this)</p>

<p>In College, I have similar ECs, an estimated 4.0 GPA (Almost a sure thing) and I feel as though I've really established a connected with Kenyon. I went to visit and interviewed with a senior (went well) and then again with the dean of transfer admissions, with whom I have stayed in contact. My second interview couldn't have gone any better. Also, my essays are all top notch (if I don't say so myself) I spent about two months working on them. I also have 2 very promising recommendations from professors in my major (english), and 1 from my HS English teacher who taught me for all four years. </p>

<p>SO, I'm wondering if I have a chance despite my average HS GPA and mediocre test scores (if I'm unable to raise them as high as I would like.) </p>

<p>Thanks so much!!!!</p>

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<p>Did you get the number of transfers per year from admissions? I'm not sure how many are let in each year, but that number would help chance you.</p>

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<p>It will be interesting to learn of your new SAT I results. Although certainly possible to raise scores from a 1930 to a 2200+, it is not likely. A better goal might be to get your math score above 600, while increasing your CR to 720 or so from 700.</p>

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<p>112 apply and 23 are offered admissions (quoted from collegeboard.)</p>

<p>Coldwind, I agree that would a more feasible goal. It's hard for me to gauge because the first time around I didn't even take a practice test. I'm not sure how much studying for the exam can raise my grade, but I am expecting improvement (at least in Math, for sure.)</p>

<p>With improved scores, do you think Kenyon is a possibility for me?</p>

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<p>Yes, I do think that with improved scores that Kenyon College is possible for you. And it is difficult for me to think of a more dramatic change of scenery than from New York City to Gambier, Ohio.</p>

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<p>Yes, it is quite a drastic change but I have done a great deal of research and I feel that it's right for me. Also, I hate to knitpick but what do you think is a good SAT target range to make me a competitive applicant?
Thank you!</p>

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<p>You should not approach exams like that, shoot for the top score!</p>