Chances at top schools...

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Stats: G.P.A.: 3.8 (weighted), 3.6 (unweighted)
SAT: 1860
SAT 2 World Hisory: 710
SAT 2 English: 650
SAT 2 Math 1: 600
Extracurriculars: Students Against Global Abuse
Muslim Student Association
Latin Club
Library Volunteer<br>
Interact Club
Cross Country
Track
Robotics
2 Jobs (one in a movie theater, the other tutoring)
Relay for Life Organizer
Chess Club
College Partnership (Representative)
Awards: Questbridge Finalist
National Honors Society
Young African American Achiever
Essays: I had 3 on Common App, all revised versions of what I wrote for Questbridge.
1st: Focused on being the oldest of 7, my TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), and relocation (longest essay, but brings out the most information on myself).
2nd: Deeper look into the TBI I suffered sophomore year and how recovering from it made me a stronger person. (probably my best essay)
3rd: Living between two worlds as a Somali American.
Residency: Northern Virginia</p>

<p>I know my stats aren’t the strongest, but I can’t help feeling that my situation with the brain injury, being the oldest of 7, being the first in my family to go to college, being Somali American (diversity), and moving junior year (which can help explain a decline in grades) gives me some hope that I have a shot. For schools like the Ivies/Stanford should I just be expecting a denial or is there some hope that I’ll get in? For UVA or William & Mary (in-state, but top schools) am I a 50/50 or long reach? Well don’t afraid to be honest, but please be gentle. I just want an outside voice on what the reality of my situation is. Well to anyone who does respond, thanks!!!</p>

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<p>Get that SAT 2000+ and I think you’re set for most places. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’d have to agree with Bioboy12… 2000+ and I’d say you have a chance.</p>

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<p>Those scores are final Bioboy12 and LesleyCordero.</p>

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<p>I would say your better of with UVa. Don’t bank on W&M, but you never know. W&M is more selective in admissions. I spoke to my friend a few months ago who is a Freshman at UVa. She got in with a 1310 SAT (CR, M, and W). No lie. She is African like you and me. She told me not to worry about my ACT scores and that UVa is better than W&M.</p>

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<p>UVA would be wonderful and I have my fingers crossed. I’ll remain cautiously hopeful, thanks!</p>

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<p>Your welcome and hope is all you need at this point.</p>

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<p>Here’s where I’m at so far (in the order I received them)…
Accepted:
Emory University
James Madison University
Virginia Tech University
University of Richmond
College of William and Mary</p>

<p>Denied:
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University</p>

<p>No Waitlist and I’m still waiting to see what each school is offering in financial aid.</p>

<p>I have to admit, I’m pretty happy with what I’ve gotten so far. :smiley: Right now the two favorites of the ones I’ve gotten into are Emory and William and Mary.</p>