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Old 06-18-2009, 04:44 PM   #1
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Chances for College of Business and Economics?

Background:
Location: New Jersey
Ethnicity: Asian (Chinese) American
Gender: Male
School Type: Public, sends many grads to top schools (Montgomery High School)
Major: Finance/Accounting

Stats:
GPA: 3.49 UW, 3.98 W (so worried about this, downward trend with a C junior year)
SAT: 1490/2220 (800 math, 690 critical reading, 730 writing)
SAT IIs: Will take Math Level 2 and Chem in June
APs: Took Chem and Euro Hist in May, will take Calc AB, Stat, and Spanish next year
No Class Rank or Percentile

Extracurriculars/Volunteer/Work Experience:
1. Future Business Leaders of America (10-12)
2. Debate Club (10-12)
3. International Games Club (9-12) - Secretary, President
4. Economics Club (10-12) - Secretary
5. Red Cross Club (10-12)
6. Volunteer at library (Summers 2006-2009), Volunteer at Chinese School (10-12)
7. Business Internship (Summer 2009)
8. Teaching and Counselling at an orphanage in China (Summer 2009)
9. Part-time employment as a lifeguard (10-12)
10. Music - Piano (9-12), Trumpet for school band (9-12)

Honors/Awards:
Will get National Merit Commended (217 PSAT)

Essays/Recommendations:
Essays: Will work hard on them over the summer
Teachers Recs: Will be from teachers that know me well
Guidance Counselor Rec: Generic
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Old 06-18-2009, 05:32 PM   #2
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I think you have a very good chance. Make sure you apply and interview.
Good luck
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Old 06-18-2009, 05:33 PM   #3
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oops...I meant visit and interview...lol
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Old 06-18-2009, 07:39 PM   #4
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oh lol i just replied to your villanova thread. you're like me, i'm asian and i applied to both lehigh and villanova's business schools. i was accepted to lehigh business school (even with a c so don't worry), but villanova is really gonna up their standards next year, so good luck.
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