Chance an unoptimistic Junior

vinceh
Thu, 14 May 2009 09:34:29 +0000

I see two main issues with your profile. First is the ECs, they seem a bit light, but some of that could be explained by the fact you’ve been in three high schools in three years. A good essay explaining how you’ve had to move so many times would go a long way toward mitigating the lack of EC numbers. I’d emphasize the fact that even with all these changes you’ve maintained a very high GPA and posted some very strong SATs. Also, I’d play up, (no pun intended), the oud experience; it shows a musical diversity based on your heritage.

The second issue is your attitude. Your post has a defeated air about it. Why? You’re in the top ten of your class of nearly 1000. You have an SAT average of nearly 700. You’ve taken 5 APs and are planning 6 more. You’ve maintained a commitment to chess and Junior Statesman even while matriculating at three different schools. There’s a great essay in that profile, you just have to write it.

Like everyone else on this board, I can only guess at your chances, that said, I think Hopkins ED is fairly likely, Cornell not out of the question though a reach, Berkely slight reach, UCLA probable, UCSD likely. Others to consider might be Michigan, Emory and North Carolina.