chance thread

[icollins26]

I really want to apply to CAS, but I'm very nervous so I just wanted you guys to tell it me straight. I might apply to ILR because of the higher acceptance rate, but I really want to apply to CAS and major in economics and hope to become an ibanker.

GPA: 3.6 weighted, 3.5 unweighted school only offers 5 APs and no honors courses so weighting doesn't really help.
Rank: I believe 13 out of 70, but I could be wrong I'm having a very strong senior year so it might go up very soon.
SAT: 660cr and 600m, just retook it in october and I think I got 670cr and a 650-660m

Freshman Year: GPA 88.57
Sophomore Year: GPA: 90.69 1 AP: Euro (5)
Junior Year: GPA: 93.33 1 AP: US (4) and 1 college class and one honors class
Senior year: GPA: 100.4 2 APs and 2 college classes

I'm just going to copy and paste my resume from naviance below

Work Experience

Nov 11 - Present Score KeeperAlice E. Grady Elementary School I9 SportsGrades 10,11,128 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100

Volunteer Service

Jan 09 - Present Supervisor Pomona, New YorkHi-Tor Animal ShelterGrades 9,10,113 Hours/WeekTotal Hours: 75

Extracurricular Activities

Sep 09 - Present Student Talking About RelationshipsGrades 9,10,112 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100

Nov 10 - Present Princeton Model CongressGrades 10,11,123 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100

Nov 11 - Jan 12 Winter TrackGrades 10,115 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 120

Sep 09 - Present Youth LeadershipGrades 9,10,112 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 75

Sep 09 - Present NewspaperGrades 9,10,11,121 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 30

Sep 09 - Present Chess ClubGrades 9,10,11,121 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 175

Jun 11 - Present National Honor SocietyGrades 10,11,122 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 70

Sep 10 - Present Raiders Against Destructive DecisionsGrades 10,11,121 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100

Aug 10 - Present Cross CountryGrades 10,11,1210 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100

Mar 10 - Jun 10 Spring TrackGrade 9

Sep 09 - Present International ClubGrades 9,10,111 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100

Mar 11 - Present Varsity BaseballGrades 10,1120 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 200

Awards/Certificates

Jun 12 Beta Kappa Kappa Chapter Omega Psi PhiGrade 11
award for students with outstanding talents

Nov 11 Princeton Model CongressGrades 10,11

Skills/Academic Achievement Jun 11Certificate of Membership to National Honor SocietySkill Level: Intermediate

Leadership Student Government- Treasure

I know this is very messy but I just copy and pasted it sorry.

Background info: Black and Native American, New York, lower class family
Just to let you know I've taken almost all the hardest classes my school has offered and 4 of the 5 APs offered. I also think I can write pretty beast essays. Thank you for all the help.

[ledzeppyguy]

Your ECs seem pretty good and the fact that you've taken 4/5 APs offered also is going to help you... Keep up the good work!

[Peppino]

I would apply ILR, atleast as an alternate... your grades are a little low for CAS but URM definitely helps

[icollins26]

Thanks a ton guys can anyone else give any input or give me any advice to improve my chances?

[masternika]

I would apply to CAS as a the primary school, and ILR as the secondary. Your grades are slightly lower than average, but your EC's make up for it. You seem to have more to do with CAS, so definitely choose the college which best fits you.

Funny story actually, my brother wanted to apply to CAS 2 years ago, but instead applied to Hum Ec cause of the higher acceptance rate. He got deferred cause they thought he wasn't a good fit, and should have done CAS. In the end, he got in, after talking to the admissions people. Moral of story: go with CAS, and ILR as backup.

[poposa123]

I would not recommend ILR with thinking that ILR would have higher acceptance rate. Your first choice is your best choice so choose the most attractive college to you

[hkim95]

ILR is very specific as a major so applying to that school can be a disadvantage. ILR looks for specific kids that fit with the school. If you want to study economics, try looking at Cornell's Applied Economics and Management school! That seems like a better fit for you