<p>Before I give you my stats and whatnot, my other question is: Does it matter if you take the ACT or the SAT when applying to Pepperdine? Is one more favored?</p>
<p>Now, what do you think my chances are for getting into Pepperdine? (It's my first choice.)</p>
<p>HS Graduating year: 2011
Pubilic School in New Jersey, send many grads to top schools
Will NOT apply for financial aid</p>
<p>Academics:
GPA- Weighted- 3.63
GPA- Unweighted- 3.61
Class ranks aren't given, 400+ in my class.
So far 1 AP class, plan on taking one or two more
Will have taken: 4 years English, 4 years science, 4 years Latin, 4 years math, 4 years history.
*Only a few honors courses (Latin Honors one year, Chem Honors one year, two years in advanced math)</p>
<p>Scores:
PSAT: 1710 combined
Practice ACT: 25 overall</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
4 years Latin Club
2 years TV-Film Club
2 years Young Republicans club
4 years Cross Country
4 years Winter Track
4 years Spring Track
Washington Workshops Model Congress (summer program)
Senior year: plan to write for the school newspaper (very prestigious program, nationally recognized, one of a handful of newpapers that aren't prior reviewed)</p>
<p>Volunteering/Service:
Not sure of how many hours, but probably around 50 hours total
(I plan on volunteering at the Children's Specialized Hospital starting next year)</p>
<p>Work Experience:
Summer CCD Aide- 2 summers (I was a classroom aide for the summer CCD program at my church)
Cooking School Party Assisstant (December 2009-present)</p>
<p>Other Details:
Probably applying Early Decision, if not, I still won't need financial aid.
Active member in my Roman Catholic Church parish.</p>