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Could anyone tell me if I have a chance at Oxy in L.A.?

SATS:
Verbal: 680
Math: 610
(I plan on taking them again in Nov.)

SAT IIS
Writing: 720
Math IC: 610
U.S. History: 540- I know- terrible

GPA: 3.9 (unweighted)

Junior year schedule
Honors Chemistry
AP English- (4 on AP test)
AP U.S. History- (3 on AP test)
Precalculus
Anatomy and Physiology
Band

Senior year schedule
Physics
AP calc
AP Stat
AP English Lit
Am Government
Band

Extracirriculars: a ton of music activities
music awards

Summer activities:
Barnard Pre-College Program ('03)
Oberlin Flute institute('02)

Volunteering: Local hospital


Thanks!

By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 04:43 pm: Edit

Occidental is a terrific school. They've been receiving record numbers of applications in the past few years, however, and their stats have been going up for accepted students. Five years ago, I would have said Oxy was a safety for you but things have now changed. Look on their web site under news/press releases. As I recall, their SAT average this year was in the mid 1300's. You seem to fit their profile even with their rise in numbers so I think you can probably consider Oxy a match. However, if Oxy is your first choice, consider applying ED to increase your chances. Good luck!

By Mun9 (Mun9) on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 05:08 pm: Edit

Thanks!
Anyone else?