I want to attend Pepperdine University (50th best college in USA) Do you think I would be accepted?

Question

I am about to be a senior. In my sophomore year, I took:

1. All honor classes (except for Math, I was in Algebra 2)
2. All of my grades were above 93
3. My job was to help the elderly in a nursery home
4. I took basketball, as well as tennis
5. I took guitar lessons

My junior and freshmen year was similar to the sophomore year.

Would I get accepted. Give me some advice if not?

Answer 1

That's a difficult question to answer. There are a variety of factors that go into being admitted to a college including your GPA, your extracurricular activities, your ACT or SAT scores and the general perception the admissions committee gets about how you would fit in their institution. And, of course, who else is applying for the same year you are and how they compare to you also has to be taken into consideration.
From what you have said it sounds like, on the numbers side of things, you would have a good chance of being admitted to just about any college you apply for. Best advice I could offer is: Prepare for your ACTs and/or SATs and do your homework. Learn about Pepperdine and tailor your application essay to them. Use the essay to subtly show them not only what you have done but what your future plans are and why you would be a good fit at Pepperdine.
And another important thing is to have back up institutions. Yes, Pepperdine is your first choice but if you're really interested in going to college make sure you pick at least 2 or 3 more colleges and apply to them as well, just in case. Hope for the best but plan for the worst.

Answer 2

Of course, I don't know all your details, since you have only given us a snapshot, which doesn't include SAT or ACT scores, but in my experience, Pepperdine isn't terribly picky. You should get in.

Answer 3

On the information you have given us your biggest obstruction is your math.