Chance me for t30s [3.5 GPA, business]

Demographics:

Country: USA
School Type: Public
Intended Major: Business (Finance, Marketing, or similar)
From a competitive region with a relatively small pool of applicants to top-tier universities
Stats:
GPA: Weighted GPA: 3.95, Unweighted GPA: 3.5 - Explained my GPA. upward trend

School Curriculum: Took 8 AP courses and 2 post-AP courses
APs: AP Calculus AB, AP Physics 1, AP Economics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP History, AP English Literature, AP Spanish Language

Schools I’ve Applied To:
NYU, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, University of Miami, University of Florida, George Washington University, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Tulane, Purdue, V tech, Umd, villanova

Extracurriculars:

Founder & CEO: Founded a company dedicated to helping local businesses with operations, marketing strategies, and growth. Focused on streamlining processes and implementing effective marketing techniques to drive business expansion. Currently working on developing a website to scale the business.
Financial Intern: Managed financial records, assisted with budgeting and forecasting, and created financial reports. Contributed to improving the company’s financial tracking systems, making operations more efficient.
Sneaker Reseller: Operated a small business sourcing in-demand sneakers and reselling them for a profit. Analyzed market trends to identify profitable opportunities, generating several thousand dollars in profit.
Vice President, Student Government Association: Organized school events to promote community engagement and student involvement. Coordinated logistics for various school-wide activities, ensuring smooth communication between students, faculty, and the administration.
Founder, E-Waste Recycling Initiative: Started a program to raise awareness about the environmental impacts of electronic waste. Worked with local businesses and schools to promote responsible e-waste disposal.
Market Research Analyst, Investment Club: Conducted research on stock market trends and shared insights with club members. Analyzed investment opportunities and provided recommendations for the club’s mock portfolio.
Reporting Analyst, Economics Club: Engaged in discussions about macroeconomic trends and policy changes. Contributed to the club’s analysis of global economic issues and local policy impacts.
Article Publisher, Medium and Sustainability Times: Published articles on sustainability and the e-waste crisis, aiming to raise awareness about the environmental challenges posed by electronic waste. Developed engaging, informative content to advocate for sustainable practices.
Team Captain, Cricket: Led the team to the round of 16 in a city-wide tournament, demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills despite not winning many tournaments.
Activities Coordinator, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): Developed leadership and networking skills through participation in business-related competitions and events. Collaborated with team members to improve business and entrepreneurial knowledge.

PROJECTS:

TradingView Indicator Developer
Self-Initiated Project — Online | - Present
Developed a custom TradingView indicator using Pine Script to help users identify optimal entry and exit points for trading or investing in the S&P 500.
Combined trend-following and momentum-based strategies to enhance decision-making for traders and investors.
Integrated real-time data analysis to generate actionable insights and alerts for users, improving their trading efficiency and outcomes.

Research:

Conducted an in-depth financial analysis of Tesla, Inc., evaluating the impact of its sustainability initiatives on long-term financial performance. My research focused on assessing the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy, its alignment with investor expectations, and the financial implications of its sustainability commitments.My research revealed that Tesla’s sustainability initiatives have a significant impact on its financial performance and market perception. The company’s commitment to renewable energy, battery innovation, and carbon neutrality has strengthened investor confidence and positioned it as a leader in ESG-focused investment portfolios. A correlation was observed between Tesla’s improving ESG ratings and its stock valuation, suggesting that sustainable business practices contribute to long-term financial stability. Additionally, while Tesla benefits from carbon credits and government incentives, potential risks such as regulatory changes and supply chain disruptions remain key considerations. Overall, my findings highlight how Tesla’s sustainability efforts serve as both a competitive advantage and a financial growth driver.

Awards:

Achieving Top Ten Percent in Math Olympiad
AP Scholar
Employee of the Month (Twice) at the company I interned at
Highest Individual Score for My Team in Math Olympiad
Winner of Multiple State-Level Cricket Tournaments
LORs:

One from my internship which is likely solid but not extraordinary.
One from my Econ teacher, who has praised me for my strong academic performance and consistent effort, describing me as one of his top students.

What are your results so far?

No test scores?

See responses on OP’s earlier thread

rded all of those schools

28 act

To me this is the first thing that stands out for someone applying to “top 30” universities.

And I wonder about this also.

On your earlier thread you said “got into IU and Purdue and Rutgers so far”.

These are all very good universities. If you end up at any of them, expect them to be more difficult that high school. Also try to keep ahead in your classes and do as well as you can. Your uptrend might help in this regard.

I think that the schools that you have not yet heard from are all high reaches.

Your ECs are impressive and your GPA is good, but is not “wow admissions at top 30” good. To me this makes it hard to predict results.

However, you are already in at three very good universities.

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Your story doesn’t add up. According to your earlier thread, you applied ED to NYU and have been admitted to Purdue and Rutgers and Indiana. Which is good because you may not have a single acceptance from the rest of the schools on this list.

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Based on your numbers (ACT score of 28 & GPA), your chances for admission are poor at NYU-Stern, Penn-Wharton, USC, Michigan-Ross, U Florida, & Villanova.

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I only see UMiami, George Washington and Virginia Tech as possible acceptances. Unfortunately I don’t see any of the others coming through.

But OP, you already have IU, so you have a great option in hand already.

Went test optional and I got straights As 7th semester. Do I still have zero chance at Ross or USC?

waitlisted NYU

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I never meant to suggest that you have “zero chance” for an offer of admission at Michigan-Ross, just that your chances seem low based on your posted profile. However, your ECs may be very strong with strong supporting materials and recommendation.

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