<p>IM OOS (live in md), african american
My GPA IS 3.3 unweighted 4.3 weighted (I am in the ib program)(school ranked 11th in nation)
My extracurriculars
3 years varsity tennis
3 years teen court jury
7 years boy scout
Eagle scout
Two years SADD
Two years volunteering in hospital at ER
Two yeras volunteering at local elementary school with hands on science
Founder of DECA at my school
200+ hours of ssl
2 years actor in drama
Boy scout National HOnor society
Democratic campaigning
Senior patrol leader for boy scout troop
Lead younger scouts (den chief)
SAT Score
math- 800
writing-650
CR-700
SAT chem.-800
sat math-750</p>
<p>Schools of interest are:</p>
<p>UNC-chapel hill
UVA
Miami
Penn state
Cornell
UCLA
ucal- san diego </p>
<p>Also, plan to write collge essay on how been thru obstacles, brother died and dad moved to another state</p>
<p>(can u guys give me specific predicts for each school)</p>
<p>Your SAT I score is very good, especially with a 1500 on math and critical reading, and your SAT II scores are fantastic. I dunno about HYPS, but you have strong chances at all the schools you’ve listed. Your GPA isn’t great, but then again, you’re in a very rigorous program at a top school, and you’re a URM.</p>
<p>Then again, never mind; apply to HYPS. You might as well.</p>
<p>what is your class rank? your GPA is low for HYPS, but your activites combined with your rigorous curriculum and test scores may save you. If you have a decent class rank, I would encourage you to apply to any school you want.</p>
<p>Only on CC would a kid with your achievements describe themselves that way. A lot of students on this site are really over the top (good for them, but don’t let that discourage you). Your file is exceptional among the normal population of people trying to get into college.</p>
<p>3.3 UW/4.3 weighted means that you are taking a most rigorous curriculum. Being an IB diploma candidate is a huge thing. Your SAT’s are great. You have shown a long term committment to a number of fine activities which display exceptional CHARACTER, and have reached Eagle Scout which is impressive. </p>
<p>The loss of a sibling and a father moving away are extremely significant events. I cannot imagine an adcom not being responsive to an essay about such things. However, despite your harships, you still did quite well.</p>
<p>I think you have a shot at UCLA, Cornell, UNC and UVA (your best shot might actually be to Cornell because residency won’t be a factor). You will get into the rest (just make sure you have two true safeties). I also suspect that picking your favorite and applying early decision can help. Also, watch out for your grades senior year. You need a strong finish (both semesters).</p>
<p>Good luck! I bet you will end up being a very successful adult. :-)</p>