Exchange Student chances for UChicago, Northwestern ... will chance back.

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>I’m sorry if this isn’t supposed to be my first post but I didn’t see an introductory thread. So hi.
I’m going to be an exchange student for one year with AFS to Brazil, mostly because I want to master Portuguese.
I am a girl of mixed ethnicity, 1/2 Italian, 1/4 Chinese and 1/4 Egyptian… but I was born in Italy and raised in the States.
I love languages and speak Italian and English fluently. I am going to become fluent in Portuguese as well. I have studied French for 3 years and now take private lessons at the alliance francaise. I studied Mandarin one year and hope to study in China in college.
I volunteer at Give Kids the World, a vacation resort for terminally ill children and their families. I’m striving for over 60+ hours.
I volunteer to help supply identification for free for the homeless. I do this once a month for 8 hours each time.
I dance flamenco and did ballet for 8 1/2 years which is why I didn’t participate in school sports.
I was involved in clubs in school: Model UN, Asian Club, Italian Club. I took a national exam for Italian and received the best score in all of Florida.
I have worked since I was 15 and now am an Independent business owner with a balloon art service. I make the salary of a full time job.</p>

<p>While I’m in Brazil, I hope to apply to the following colleges (in order of preference):
UChicago
Northwestern
Johns-Hopkins
McGill
Georgetown
UMaryland College Park
American University
George Washington University</p>

<p>My GPA is about a 3.67 unweighted. I have taken 3 AP classes (I’m a junior by the way), and right now I am getting credits from Dual Enrollment at a community college. At my high school, I am in the top 10%. I am taking 12 classes total for the year in the community college. For the first semester, I earned two B’s and an A. This semester I am doing well so far. I am doing an SAT course with the Princeton Review and am taking the SATs in March. I am reaching a 1400/1600 which is my goal… If I reach or exceed my goals and maintain my GPA or improve, what do you think my chances are for these schools?</p>

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<p>bump… I’m so stressed out because I’m thinking of doing EA … I don’t want to waste my money or time for such high reaching schools if I’m not fit for them.</p>

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<p>Don’t do it because you care… do it because I chance back and admire that you pursue your self-interest.</p>

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<p>You are a very original chances! I’d say you have a good chance at Uchicago and Northwestern, esp. chicago bcuz they LOVE diversity. Good luck!</p>

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<p>You have a really great story and if you can work that into your essays I think you will be a very competitive applicant!</p>

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<p>Thanks, I hope the Early Action for UChicago is a good idea then.</p>

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<p>Any other honest opinions?</p>

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<p>yes, definitely to EA for UChicago. it’s famous for diversity, and it really wants students who have experienced “the world,” and it seems like you’re perfect for that.</p>

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<p>Your knowledge of languages is impressive. UChicago maybe, i’d say 75%, do like me, take 6 ap senior year. 3 ap junior year and i think we will both be competing for Uchicago :smiley:
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<p>But I’m in my junior year right now and taking community college classes… isn’t that sort of equivalent to AP?
And I’m going to be studying abroad my senior year…
Will it still be probable?</p>

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<p>Chicago does not offer aid if u go EA (if u dont need aid, go EA - excellent choice)
If u need aid - cant rly apply EA</p>

<p>I like ur chances for all ur schools.</p>

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<p>This is only true for internationals. I don’t think OP is international.</p>

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<p>UChicago—> low reach
Northwestern–> reach
Johns-Hopkins—>reach
McGill—> match
Georgetown–> low reach
UMaryland College Park—> match
American University—>match</p>

<p>i think just get ur gpa and scores up a bit and u will be fine…write great essays; though easier said than done.
George Washington University</p>

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<p>maryland, american you are DEFINITELY in</p>

<p>the others seem like a high possibility as long as you reach those goals that you have</p>

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<p>UChicago…reach but your interesting so you have a chance
Northwestern…mid reach
Johns-Hopkins…reach your numbers dont help you here
McGill…in
Georgetown…in they want diversity
UMaryland College Park…in!! safety
American University…safety
George Washington Universit…match</p>

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