Chance me please......

sms92 · 09-28-2009, 11:15 PM

California Hispanic male from public school

GPA - Unwt: 3.75; wt: 4.10; CP wt: 4.25
Class Rank: district don’t rank
ACT: 33
SAT II Math II: 740, SAT II Biology - M: 750, SAT II Chemistry: 750
AP : Euro Hist -3, Cal AB – 5, Chem – 4, Bio – 4, Lit - 4

EC:
CM Level 9 in Piano and Music Theory, played piano since 7.
Year round USS swimmer 8 years.
Certified Red Cross Lifeguard 2 years
Paying job as tutor & swim instructor 2 years

Leadership positions: Bible School Lead Consoler for the past 3 years. Science Alliance founder, president & mentor 2 years. Volunteer hours: 200 + hours.

Athletic: NCS scholar athlete - Varsity swimmer 4 years. JV& Varsity water polo 2 years. NCS regional ranked swimmer.

Awards:
Regional science fair biochemistry category 1st place winner.
National Hispanic Scholar.
AP Scholar with Distinction.

College Summer programs:
UC Berkeley ATDP writing class. Community College Intermed. Algebra Class. Community College Biotech summer camp.

Potential Major: Biotechnology or Biological Science

College List:
Johns Hopkins University
UC Berkeley
UCLA
UC San Diego
UC Davis
UC Irvine
Cal Poly

sms92 · 09-30-2009, 10:45 AM

Hola, anyone????

entomom · 09-30-2009, 11:11 AM

Hi sms,
I don't generally do chances. I assume you have a pretty good idea for the UCs and Cal Poly (SLO?) since they tend to be by the numbers??

sms92 · 09-30-2009, 09:51 PM

Thanks Entomom again. I am aware of the #s that UCs uses. I am curious about my ECs whether they carry any wt.? Should I apply to ASU before receiving the invitations (NHRP scholarship) to apply from them?

silverturtle · 09-30-2009, 10:17 PM

You've got solid chances everywhere. Because the UCs do not practice affirmative action, you might have a slightly better chance at Stanford than at Berkeley. (If Stanford interests you.)

sms92 · 10-01-2009, 11:08 AM

Thanks Silverturtle. Would love to apply to Stanford but can't afford it. Don't quite qualify for aids. I would like to go graduate school so have to be careful about not spending too much for undergrad.

entomom · 10-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Are you considering grad school (MS or PhD) or a professional degree (MBA, Law, MD, etc.)? Just asking as the former are often supported by tuition waivers and teaching or research assistantships, while the latter rarely get financial support.

Don't get me wrong, I think it's a wonderful thing that you're considering the financial aspect of college along with academics, better to do that now then after decisions and FA offers are made.

I assume you're looking at some of the merit aid at JHU. There are other schools that you might also consider for merit money: BU, Rice, WUSTL, UChicago, Emory, USC, Brandeis, Tulane, etc.

sms92 · 10-01-2009, 11:52 AM

It could be either MS or MD; thanks for the info about tuition waivers and teaching or research assistantships. About merit aid, I'm looking at ASU, should I submit the application before receiving the invitations to apply for Nat. hispanic scholars? Thanks again.

entomom · 10-01-2009, 04:54 PM

Good idea to be conservative with the money if you're possibly looking at Med school, my D1 is doing the same.

About ASU, I'm actually not sure when you should apply. You might want to give them a call and see how they deal with NHRP scholars. Sorry I can't be of more help, maybe a current or past scholar has info, you might want to post on one of the active NHRP threads.