<p>Hi</p>
<p>Just wondering if anyone out there who has gotten in recently or knows about the current state of acceptance at Pomona could tell me what my odds are looking like</p>
<p>im a junior, cumulative gpa 3.8/4.0
SAT: Math 670 Critical reading 730 Writing 710
Sat II: World History 800, US History 760, English (literature) 780
ACT: 33</p>
<p>ECs… Secretary/Treasurer Amnesty International, Natl Art Honor Society Secretary, yadda yadda.</p>
<p>Im really into theatre and Ive our schools plays…ive also got accepted to NYSSSA. Its a selective state program for people interested in theatre.</p>
<p>Spent past two summers volunteering for park service</p>
<p>Two questions…would it matter if i didnt take a math/science Sat II? im not planning on doing any engineering, but i heard that they still sometimes want to see it. </p>
<p>i know theres no magic formula, but does this sound reasonable?</p>
<p>also, for a upper middle class family ~120k annual income, what might a financial aid package look like</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Financial aid at Pomona can usually extend up to families with 150k. In special circumstances, (i.e. multiple children in college), this number can be pushed a little higher. Not a full-ride, but nothing to scoff at either. </p>
<p>How much you get will depend on other things besides income like assets, existing savings, # of students in college, etc.</p>
<p>You have a shot at getting in, but I would say it’s a really big reach unless you’re a much more qualified applicant than your post makes you seem. I would still give it a shot though, because you never really know. A class rank and an expanded yadda yadda may make it easier to chance you though. Good Luck</p>
<p>thanks, and i will add more. I was mostly wondering if the numbers seemed remotely reasonable or not. I have a better sense of east coast schools since i live nearer to them. </p>
<p>my school doesn’t rank by actual number, but gives certain bench marks and number of students who fall in that category. Im in the 93-95 section, so even if i was last in that and including those above me, i should fall somewhere between 15-25 out of 400. </p>
<p>to expand on the yadda yadda:</p>
<p>Ive been quite involved in Students for Peace and a local non profit which advocates for more progressive legislation in the state legislature. I work in the school to both get people involved these and to raise money. A lot of my work has been done talking to senators, and i am the student liaison between the nonprofit and the press. </p>
<p>I logged 500 total hours over two summers volunteering for the Student Conservation Association, where I lived out of a tent and worked for a trail crew (i highly recommend it - great way to spend time in nature)</p>
<p>The NYSSSA thing is pretty important for theatre, because (sorry for sounding so pretentious) i was picked as one of 32 to be in it. Anyone who lives in New York can apply, and they had over 1000 candidates for the program.</p>
<p>I am editor of the schools literary magazine, and have had a few of my poems published elsewhere.</p>
<p>Ive played piano for ten years, and have been invited to perform in the NY State Music Teachers Association Honors Concert.</p>
<p>National Merit Scholar</p>
<p>I think thats all,
thanks for listening and sorry if i sound like im a jerk, im just trying to give a move complete picture</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>No, you don’t sound conceited at all, which means a lot from me, lol. That’s pretty impressive, and should definitely help your chances.</p>
<p>I think if you can push up your SATs, you will definitely be competitive.
But even if you leave them where you are, it sounds reasonable to me :)</p>
<p>Pomona is exceedingly generous with aid. I presume you are likely to get a better package there than most anywhere.</p>
<p>If I’m not mistaken Pomona gurantees to meet your demonstrated need?</p>
<p>^ Yes, they do, with grants and not loans.</p>
<p>sweet! i definitely want to apply here</p>
<p>you should apply! make sure that in your essays, you write something you’re passionate about, and do the optional essay because it gives them a chance to see past your scores, gpa etc</p>