happykid101

Early decision: UPENN
Reaches:HARVARD, BROWN, COLUMBIA, and YALE.
Target: amherst, wesleyan, swarthmore, and Wash U (St. Louis).
Safeties: TCNJ and Boston U.

SAT: 750/800/730 (Math/CR/Writing). Total: 2280 (took it only once)
Rank: #4-6 in class size 230
GPA: 4.7 out of 5.

SAT IIs:
Math 2: 800
Bio: 790
US History: 770

Classes: all honors and aps (will have taken 8 aps by graduation).
Scores of 5 on US History, Bio, and English Lang and Comp.
-All As or A-s except for Honors Precalc (B+) and AP US History (B+)

Volunteer: Counselor at camp in philly for inner-city kids.
Counselor at summer church camp.
Church sunday school teacher.
Library assistant.
Track coach for 1-8th grade.
Over 400+ hrs

Extracurriculars
Founded Wind Quintet at school
County Band
Region Band
1st Clarinet, band concertmaster
Varsity track since 10th grade.
Track Captain
Spanish Club
Debate Team

Jobs: Teacher assistant at summer school
Soccer Referee.

And some other less important stuff...

Btw, I'm an asian male.
Thanks so much!!

happykid101

Lotsa peeps have looked at this... but nobody has responded . NO ONE LIKES ME WAHHHH lolol nah jk but please guys I'd really appreciate it if someone would respond. And of course I would chance back.

tiger1234

You know what? Just go for it!

Look, your stats, let's be honest, aren't completely phenomenal, but they're promising. Your SAT score and grades put you in line with the other average applicants at these schools, so you do have a shot.

I wish you wouldn't say "I feel so underqualified". Look, if you don't think the best of yourself, no one will. Your college application is the place for you to put yourself in the best light and you're going to have to believe in yourself before you promote yourself.

I would suggest writing your essay on something band related, track related, or community service related. Just make sure your essay isn't generic (ex: "band has taught me how to be a team player"; "track taught me how to perservere"; "community service taught me that there are so many people in need").

Good luck!

Emma1220

I would say Wash U St Louis is a reach, I wouldn't rely on it as a target as people with perfect stats have been rejected from there.

astonmartinDBS

I think you have a solid chance if you apply ED. Good luck!