Chances for weird, quirky, nerd?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Hello! I am a female Hispanic Buddhist LGBT going into my senior year at a tiny private Catholic high school in Northern California. :slight_smile: Also a first generation college student. </p>

<p>GPA: 4.1
SAT: 2070 (620M, 650CR, 800W) and only taken once.
SAT IIS: US History 680, Lit 690
Freshman classes: Algebra I, Honors English I, Honors World History, French I, Integrated Science, Chorus I, Religion.
Soph classes: Geometry, Honors English II, Honors Modern World History, French II, Biology, Chorus II, Religion.
Junior classes: Biology at community college, Algebra II, AP Lang, AP US History, French III, Honors Chorus, Religion
Senior classes: Physics at community college, Honors Chemistry, Precalculus, AP Lit, AP Gov, Honors Chorus, Religion</p>

<p>ECs:

  • Mock Trial for 2 years
  • Member of 4 different choirs throughout high school
  • Sang with Eric Whitacre at Carnegie Hall
  • President of my school diversity club
  • Editor-in-Chief of school newspaper
  • Music honor society member
  • Link Crew leader (freshman integration)
  • Over 100 service hours at a low income Hispanic school (where I learned Spanish and reconnected with my culture)
  • Submitted a plan to school administration for greener technology and compost that was put into action </p>

<p>I developed an eating disorder my freshman year, its climax at the end of sophomore and beginning of junior year. I sought treatment, and my junior year has been comprised of ups and downs. But I am a stronger person through accepting my insecurities. I have had 3 doctor appointments for hours every single week and for that reason have several Bs and less than ideal ECs. </p>

<p>I am really weird. I love love to learn, and I hate how little our school system is focused on actual learning. I read allll the time. I am passionate about the world and people and unity and healing, and have so many ideas and hopes. I’m very outspoken and I love people. </p>

<p>I am really looking for a school in a fairly big city. Other than that, the only other requirement in a school is that it be intellectually stimulating, with lots of interesting diverse people. </p>

<p>I am so far applying to: Brown, UChicago, Reed College, University of Oregon, University of Washington, NYU, UC San Diego, UC Los Angeles, Boston University, Northeastern, Northwestern. What are my chances for these?</p>

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<p>bumping! thanks again for looking.</p>

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<p>Holy diversity O.O</p>

<p>Well, SAT’s a bit low, but your rather unique heritage and your personality will likely give you a “hook.” In fact, many hooks, since just “hispanic” and just “first gen” are hooks in and of themselves.</p>

<p>Because of that, I don’t think we can give really accurate chances. But Uchicago and quirky might be synonyms, so good luck there. UChic, Brown, and Northwestern are your only “Reach” schools. The rest are matches and a couple safeties. You’ll do fine.</p>

<p>Considering you want a “big city,” maybe consider Columbia or Yale? Ivies seem to be more keen on recruiting different personalities.</p>