Chances of Admission

capo1998
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:46:00 +0000

I am applying regular decision to the Weinberg College of Arts and Science, and I intend to major in biological sciences.
Academics / Test Scores

ACT Composite: 32

ACT English: 34

ACT Math: 32

ACT Reading: 31

ACT Science: 29

ACT Writing: 36

GPA: 4.0

Ranked #1

AP Scholar Award (AP Biology 5, AP US History 4, AP English Language and Composition 4, AP Calculus 3)

Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair: 1st Place Environmental Engineering

Notable classes this year: AP English Literature, Advanced Calculus and Analytical Geometry at local university, and Dual Enrollment Physics

Grand Winner for county essay contest (won out of about 400 essays)
Extracurriculars

NHS

Model UN (won award for outstanding resolution)

Boy’s State

Math Team

Student Body Secretary

City Leadership Group

Varsity Football

Varsity Soccer

Future Business Leaders of America

FCA
Volunteer Work

Single Soldier Thanksgiving Dinner

Christmas Stockings for Deployed Soldiers

Sexual Assault and Awareness Prevention Month Volunteer

I believe my weakness is my low science score on the ACT, but I don’t know how much that will affect my application. I have not taken any SAT subject tests, will this hurt my chances?

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