Chance me for Computer Science!

newjourney
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:20:25 +0000

SAT I 2110 Math:800, CR 630, Writing 670
SAT II Math 800, Physics 720
APs Taken (all 5s): Biology, Computer Science, Physics B, Calc BC, US History
Major: Computer Science
I am an Asian male.
Extracurriculars:
ISEF 2nd Place (Project related to computer science, rec from mentor + worked on it for 2-3 years)
AIME Qualifier
founded a business and made a website (profits in the few thousands)
won at a major chess tournament ($2500)
minor awards at computer science/math competitions, tutor for math, piano
Chess Club President
Essays: done but could be better

Schools I am considering:

CMU (… no, their comp sci too pro)
Caltech (… no, too pro)
Harvey Mudd
Rice
USC
UCI
UC Berkeley (… no, their comp sci too pro)
UC Davis
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UCLA

Random Question:
Should I focus on the essays or retaking the SAT?
Please chance. Thanks!