Can you help explain my chances of acceptance to Virginia and Northeastern?

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<p>I’m a high school senior who is applying to 10 schools, although Virginia and Northeastern are two of my top schools as of now.</p>

<p>I’m from Southern California, which I hear might hurt my chances at Virginia.</p>

<p>I have a 4.41 GPA out of 4.0 (honors classes are out of 5 points, regular classes are out of 4 points), ranked 9th in my class, and a 2230 SAT score (with a 1490 reading/math). I’m planning on retaking the SAT in November, though. I’ve taken 4 AP tests so far, scoring a 5 in Calculus and English Language and a 4 in US History and European History.</p>

<p>I’m involved in my church and my school a lot. I have gone on multiple mission trips, both domestic and international, with my church. I’m on the leadership team at a youth group that numbers over 600 high school students. I have been in the youth orchestra there for 6 years and taught sunday school for 7.</p>

<p>I was in cross country for two years, but I had a scheduling conflict (along with knees that require surgery), so I’m not running this year. However, when I was i was a scholar athlete both years, Team’s Scholar Athlete both years, and JV MVP my sophomore year. I’m in the top choir of 6 at a performing arts magnet school and have been since sophomore year. I have been alto sectional leader since junior year and this year I am president. I was the junior representative on the NHS executive board last year. The past two years I have been vice-president of our college club. I was in Rotary Top 100 all four years. I was in the mentoring program since sophomore year, while being a team leader the past two years. I have been in the Christian Club all 4 years and a part of the bible study junior and senior year. I was AP Calculus student of the year and now tutor AP Calculus students this year. Lastly I was publicity head for prom committe last year.</p>

<p>I know a lot of this seems irrelevant, but I have been very involved at my high school, particularly sophomore-senior year. Any comments and persepective would be appreciated. :)</p>

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<p>OP, 9th out of how many? Assuming you are in the top tenth of your class you have a very good chance at Northeastern. UVA is a tougher call. If you can pay full freight you might have a chance.</p>

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<p>Do you mean Northwestern? Because if you don’t, you should have absolutely no problem getting into Northeastern. Your scores are great for them and they accept so many kids that one of those acceptance letters is bound to come to you. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>I’m 9th out of 507. I don’t qualify for any need-based financial aid, so I’m hoping for a merit-based scholarship. I did mean Northeastern, where I hear the acceptance rate is about 37%. However, I’m hoping to get into the honors program there.</p>

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<p>Northeastern’s acceptance rate is so low solely because soooo many kids apply. You’re in good shape for their honors program, in my opinion.</p>

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<p>Oh, I see. Thanks for the input you guys. (:</p>