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Old 10-24-2009, 10:08 PM   #1
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Getting into Haverford

Could I easily get into Haverford?
3.75 GPA
5 AP's (all my school offered)
5-7 honors (again, school)
1 (maybe 2) clubs
Community Service

Since I'm only a junior, this is mainly speculation, but the only schools that are on my list are like below 20% acceptance rate.
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Old 10-24-2009, 10:44 PM   #2
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There aren't many applicants that can "easily" get into Haverford. It's a top 10 LAC.
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Old 10-24-2009, 11:17 PM   #3
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So maybe not easily, but would I be an above average applicant
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Old 10-25-2009, 01:03 AM   #4
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SAT (or PSAT) score? SAT IIs? APs? How competitive/rigorous is your school? What exactly do you do in the clubs and community service?
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Old 10-25-2009, 03:37 AM   #5
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Also, is that GPA weighted? Unweighted? How many points do honors and AP courses add? Class rank? Class percentile?
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Old 10-25-2009, 11:43 AM   #6
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No one gets in "easily": it's one of the nation's top colleges. For instance, US News ranks it #2 on selectivity of all LACs.

Also, you haven't given us SATs and class rank, which are vitally important factors.
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Old 10-26-2009, 08:19 AM   #7
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Just based on your brief resume, no, it doesn't look at all like you'd be an above average applicant.
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Old 10-27-2009, 08:30 PM   #8
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One thing to remember if you are appplying to top LAC's is that many, if not most of the students applying will have very strong stats. Haverford is a college that cares deeply about the right fit between student and school, so the interview may be an opportunity for you to distinguish yourself, or perhaps through your essays. Also, if your school has a program like Naviance, that may guide you as to how others at your same school, with your stats fared in the admission process. Best of luck to you!
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Old 11-04-2009, 04:10 AM   #9
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Fine to have 2-3 reaches, but I would spread a broader net with some less selective schools and safeties. Safeties often aren't as safe as you may think, and you may have to go there.

I would use this year to work on the ECs and GPA.
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