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Old 08-26-2005, 12:13 AM   #1
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What my my chances

I'm immigrated to the US in '96 from nigeria. Perm. resident now
Varsity soccer for 2 years
After the end of senior year, i will have ran track for 4 years. 2 years varsity, 1 soph. If i continue to improve at my current rate, i will qualify for state.
By the end of senior year, i will have taken 5 AP classes.
I have passed 2 so far.
I have a 4.1something gpa w/ a rank of 9. GPA has been steadily climbimg.
29 on the ACT.
NHS
A former member of my track team who is black got a full ride to NU for football and track.
Oustanding student during sohp year.

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Old 08-26-2005, 12:19 AM   #2
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If you are good enough for a NU varsity team, you are in! Regardless, I think you have a good chance with fairly good stats/ecs and the URM status should do the trick. Keep your upward trend to seal the deal.
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