<p>stitch, sorry, I din’t mean for you phone a MHC for chances. (did you see MHC link about chances in post #13?)
Rather, call to ask what materials are required for merit consideration, and how to submit evidence of accomplishments. (in your case equestrian accomplishment) I believe MHC has a method for uploading athletic awards (and films too) that’s not part of the common app. THIS IS A LEGIT QUESTION. MHC’s web site gives an idea of what they are looking for, try to “check all the boxes” with your app. </p>
<p>Don’t loose faith. I think that more applicants submitting scores are awarded merit awards (if that’s even true) simply because more applicants submit test scores. Although MHC considers TO applications, I’d guese that most apps include scores. </p>
<p>If anything is going to “hurt your chances” it’s the math Cs. Are you currently enrolled in a math class. Can you show improvement in math? If so, I’d highlight that too. </p>