Michael Phelps is great, I'm not :(

Seiken
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:26:35 +0000

Ill just tackle Harvey Mudd.

I would say its a fairly high reach for you. Your Math SAT is a bit low (you want 750+), your ECs are weak, and your GPA is very low. To be honest, even if you were to bring your SATs above 2300 I would still consider it a reach for you. (I hope that doesnt sound mean, but notice the rejection on that site you linked for a 2300+ 3.9 candidate.)


Why are you getting a letter of rec from your elementary school principal?
Do whatever you can to avoid putting CSF on your application unless you were an officer. If that brings you under the minimum number to fill up the slots, pick up a Rubik’s cube.