<p>I’m applying to Cornell (ED), Emory, UCSD (EA), Northwestern, WUSTL, University of Chicago (EA) and Carnegie Mellon, Vanderbilt, Lehigh, NYU, University of Michigan (EA), Wake Forest, University of Rochester
SAT I: CR 700, M 740, W 710
SAT II: Chinese 800, US 770, Math IIC 790, Chem 710
AP (scores in parenthesis)s: Euro (4), US (5), Chinese (5)
Senior Course work: AP Lit, AP Macro Economy, AP Calc AB, AP French Language, honors Physics and Honors Orchestra
GPA 3.9(something) out of 4.67 (weighted)
Extracurricular:
Track, Model UN, Youth Orchestra of Essex County, Editor of school’s Literary Magazine,
Tutoring, Group Workcamp Foundation, Young Life (organization), Mock Trial, World Vision (organization), researched cell culture at Stevens Tech, a bunch of music awards at this private music school, ranked top 30s in Les Grands Concours (National French Exam)</p>
<p>i do realize that I’m not going to get into all of those schools.</p>
<p>Your GPA is good and your scores are decent. With your EC’s make sure try to show more leadership and commitment to some, because colleges value quality over quantity with these. Also since you seem to be a talented musician, you may want to consider sending in a musical supplement (to schools that accept them from non-music majors). Though your stats are good, other applicants to the competitive schools you are applying to will likely have the same (or better) numbers. So your essays and recommendations will be really crucial in determining your fate at the higher schools on your list, but here’s my take on your chances:
Cornell (ED), UChicago (EA), Carnegie Mellon, WUSTL-Low Reach
High Match-Emory, Northwestern, Vanderbilt
Match-UCSD(EA), UMichigan (EA), Wake Forest, UofRochester, Lehigh</p>
<p>@runi27
thanks.
can you explain high match? do you think interviews/campus visits have any significant impact?
one last thing, how do I find out which colleges accept music supplements from non-music majors?</p>
<p>High match, in my opinion, is a school where you are competitive enough for it not to be a reach, but due to the competitive applicant pool for that school it’s tough to predict. So basically your stats are good enough, but it will come down to subjective factors in your app.
Campus visits don’t have a significant impact on your admissions, but if you visit the school you can figure out if it’s the right fit for you, and perhaps use details you learned on your visit in your “Why College x” essay. As far as interviews go, they will likely not have a significant impact on your admissions process either. Definitely do interviews for schools that offer them to you just to make a good impression.
In regards to what colleges accept music supplements, I would call the school’s admissions office and ask (the policy varies at certain schools.) There are a bunch of good posts on this site by a knowledgeable poster called violadad, that can give you more insight into music supplements for non-music majors.
Don’t worry too much about your chances, just keep up the good work and focus on your essays and the subjective parts of your app. I’m sure you’ll be heading to a great school next year Good luck!</p>
Good luck!</p>