| personal experience
Just to give you a point of reference, I graduated in 2002 from a small Christian school with about a 3.3 and a 29 on my ACT. I, too, was active in high school athletics, student government, and volunteer activities. The way I explained my admission was that I was probably not smart enough to get in, but I wasn't stupid enough to turn it down when they offered, either. Things have become increasingly stringent since I was admitted even, and I honestly doubt I would get in with those figures today.
If you can get your ACT into the 30's and can demonstrate a strong GPA and show that you write well, your chances will improve markedly. Writing is absolutely huge here--you will be a good writer by the time you leave, and you will get ripped to shreds when you first come, period--but the more you can show on your enterance essays the better off you'll be. I believe they offer suggested reading lists as well, and you would do very well to reference these in your essay(s). I suspect that if you show that you are committed to what Hillsdale is all about and can demonstrate character and committment, then you may stand a good chance of making it. If you have any additional questions, feel free to shoot me a private message, and best luck. It is a fantastic education. |