Possible reach school chances?

calrizzy · 01-20-2009, 12:43 AM

Hey, if anyone has an idea of whether or not I'm on track for being either a reach or possibly likely candidate for admission please let me know! I applied already as a transfer and I'm not sure yet when I'll hear back.

Unweighted GPA: 3.51
Weighted GPA: 3.81
SAT: 1910
ACT: 26
I took 6 APs and 5 honors classes in high school

A quite a few extracurriculars that I won't put on here, but good balance between student government, sports, volunteer, clubs, etc...mainly I'm concerned about the GPA and scores. Thanks!

go_habs10 · 01-25-2009, 06:18 PM

you should get in...i got in with a 3.4 UW (8 APs and the rest of my courses were honors) best of luck! (i also had a 2050 SAT and 31 ACT...but PC could care less about SATs)

beachlover10 · 09-28-2009, 09:52 PM

could i get in: please help, im so nervous
SAT I: 680 V, 600 M, 610 W
ACT: 23-25
GPA: 3.5

Taken mostly honors with some advanced classes
-Involved in everything from treasurer of student government to running young womens groups. NHS as well as our schools world language honor society. Volunteered 300+ hours through hospital internships, peer mentoring, helping the elderly etc.
-Honor roll every semester throughout high school

I know it's a reach, but I loved PC.

go_habs10 · 10-18-2009, 12:32 AM

did you submit your scores? like i said, i got in with a 3.4 UW...just write good essays and cross your fingers! i love pc :]

koconnoris · 10-21-2009, 12:09 PM

your really pushing your luck....voluteer work is really important...but theres always a small chance they will let you in

DrPep · 10-22-2009, 08:52 PM

Calrizzy and Beachlover

I reviewed stats from my sons high school 2 years ago (catholic school in Boston area). 33 students with 3.5W GPA or above applied to PC. 30 were accepted. Not clear SAT's are the key thing PC looks at -- but many with 1700-1800 scores accepted. Acceptances became more mixed in 3.4W GPA range.

PC had a tough time with conversion of accepted students last year. Went to the wait list early. My guess is that you are both very strong candidates in this context (yield is only 20% -- they need to accept many good students to fill class). It is an excellent school -- check out the admissions blogs, they are very informative on the admission process.