<p>NU is my dream school, so here are my stats and any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Im actually an average kid, not one of thos freakishly smart overachievers claiming NU to be a safety. If i get in, I am definitely going there.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.27 W, 3.76 UW
ACT: 28 with 11 on writing (bad testaker)
Rank: 140/720 (extremely competive school, in top 100)
11 APs with 5s and 4s on exams
ECs (my strongest point)
-Editor-in-CHief of newspaper
-Captain of tennis team
-Performed reseach in my major area (geological science in liberal arts)
-Semi-finalist in coca-cola scholarship
-Received an internship this summer in Glacier National Park
-Performed over 700 hours on Comm service
-Have held four jobs
-Many others that arents as big but show leadership</p>
<p>Had an interview yesterday and went EXTREMELY well! He told me that he was impressed with me. I applied to Geology in Weinberg school, so tell me if I have any shot. THANKS!</p>
<p>Well, first off, cut the “average kid” crap when you’re the Editor of your school paper, captain of a sports team, and have 700 hours of volunteer work under your belt.</p>
<p>Face it: you’re an overachiever. You’re one of us. :)</p>
<p>That being said, IMHO your stats look great, although your test scores and rank don’t fit the bill of the average NU kid. But no worries - my test scores were a bit lower as well, and it wasn’t a problem. I’d say you have as good a shot as anyone at getting in. Good luck!</p>
<p>dont blame the ACT score on bad test-taking skills, you did great on your AP tests! but if i were you, i would take the SATs, you may get significantly different results.</p>
<p>Your ECs seem really strong. But how were your essays? I’m guessing you elaborated on your experiences with Geology. I’m a prospective student as well, so I don’t have much knowledge about the admissions process. But from what I can see, you have a chance.</p>