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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No sure what the applicant pool was but my DS coming from K-8 catholic, he is catholic, A student high HSPT Math bit lower for reading good essay and WL.  Very surprised.  From Classmates 8 boys applied from his school only 1 got in but they have a sibling already at Gonzaga.  Hope we get off the WL[/quote]

That's very disheartening to hear. I have a DS who will apply next year, all 90+ grades but doesn't test well and will most likely be in the 60-70 HSPT range. Even coming from a K-8 now I worry he's got no shot. [/quote]

I am extrapolating from a sample of one but my sense is that Gonzaga places less weight on HSPT and grades than other schools. Relatively more important is a pattern of extra-curricular activities that demonstrate a commitment to Gonzaga values and which provide leadership and community service opportunities. The activities our son was doing throughout middle school made him a great fit for the school and this helped him overcome weaknesses in the rest of his packet.[/quote]

Reading this thread it seems there is SOME consistency on HSPT/GPA for acceptances, but also some outliers.  I am curious how much weight Gonzaga places on the essays.  Does a well written and thorough essay truly improve your chances of acceptance?   That might outweigh your 60-70 HSPT, but not sure how much they actually consider that.  I would also say teacher recommendations are likely very important.[/quote]

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