<p>Pick 3 Schools and give me abbreviated information, just the most important/spectacular aspects, I will give thoughtful/personal chances to each</p>
<p>Extra input to those who swing by here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/744820-chance-thread-not-novella-will-reciprocate.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/744820-chance-thread-not-novella-will-reciprocate.html</a></p>
<p>humppppppp</p>
<p>CA community college student
Fall 2010 transfer, will have junior standing</p>
<p>3.55 college GPA, all classes transferable to UCs
Econ/Math major
3.3 UW/3.48 W high school GPA
2280 SAT (790 M, 750 R, 740 W)
790 US History, 740 Math II</p>
<p>ECs: 4 years of church group, including chaplain training, leadership, and organizing a 55-person conference w/ people from 3 states; 4 months of paid tutoring, 6 months of volunteer tutoring; bookkeeping for my dad’s biotech company, 1 year of cross-country, 1 semester of INTERACT club, 1 semester of sustainability club, hopefully an internship with a small political consulting firm next semester</p>
<p>Essays: Decent, I’m not that great a writer but I have a good writing center at my school to check them.</p>
<p>Teacher Recs: I’d be able to get good ones.</p>
<p>UCLA, Rochester, Case Western</p>
<p>scores are solid, gpa is passable if youve been taking hard classes, I would withhold the fact that it was your dads biotech company, as far as the essay goes, i would write a few draft outlines of a few topics that mean the most to you- and then build on each one with help at that writing center and see which is most appealing to you, try and get some research opportunities/academic related E.C.s over the summer- im sure your professors would be more than willing to help, keep going with those community service clubs- 1 semester looks a bit half-a**** + some sincere looking dedication would do you well</p>
<p>with all of that, id give you 50-60% at UCLA and Rochester, and 70-80% at Case</p>
<p>Colleges wanted: MIT EA, Caltech EA, Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, UC’s</p>
<p>Asian (chinese)–Californian Resident
Class of 2010
GPA 9th-12th (unweighted): 3.97
RANKING
Grades 9 - 12: 5 out of 566, Top .88%</p>
<p>SATII’s: Bio/m:780 Physics:790 Math II:800 SATI: CR: 750 Writing:720 Math: 790
SAT total: 2260</p>
<p>APs : Biology 5 World History 5, AP Calcu BC 5, AP Physics B 5, AP Environmental sci 5, AP Macro econ and AP Micro Econ 5’s, and AP English Language 5.</p>
<p>Awards/ EC: (roughly grouped into Academic Subject types)
Westmont High School Math Competition:
<p>I am also trying to intern with a UC Santa Barbara economics professor as well. Collecting data and researching on change of income over time for individuals and economic data from many countries around the globe.</p>
<p>well you have basically done just about everything that one can do.
i think you can actually pull off MIT/Caltech- but just as insurance i would recommend giving the SAT just one last try to get over 2300. Regular Upenn should be an in, but one of the HYP i think would be a 10-15% chance. UC’s should also be a piece of cake. you’ll clearly end up owning the universe no matter what school you end up at</p>
<p>-GPA- UW 3.7 W 4.0
-Class rank- 18/440
-Increasing GPA trend+ taken honors/AP classes
SAT-1600…yeah 
-ACT-20
-SAT IIs U.S 540. Eng Lit 490
-17 year old male, from Florida. Ethnicity- Half Greek half African American.</p>
<p>Significant Extracurriculars:
-Key Club-10th, 11th(VP) 12th(Upcoming President)
-NHS- 11th, 12th (upcoming Treasurer)
-Student Government association 12th(upcoming Treasurer)
-AP Club- 10th
-In Big brothers big sisters program
-Over 150 hours of community service, and increasing!</p>
<p>I plan on improving my test scores.</p>
<p>Schools applying to: University of Florida, Cornell( Early Decision), Columbia, Emory University, Suny Stony Brook, NYU, University of Miami, Florida State University, UCLA.</p>
<p>Thanks Mr. Guru. :)</p>
<p>improving test scores is lifelong endeavor that takes years of practice, so dont expect your scores to get above 2000 before you turn 24. for the time being, take the SAT and ACT at every available date, and take a practice test every week for expedient prep - the most important thing to do is after grading yourself, go back and review every single thing you got wrong, why and how and what you can do to improve. that said, your rather interesting ethnicity is unique and advantageous, and with a heartwarming accompanying story that could get you as high as NYU. I would strongly advise against Cornell ED, because honestly I don’t think its realistic, and you should use your power to ED elsewhere. On a rank of possibility, things would go: SUNY, UFl, Fl.SU, Emory, Umiami, NYU, and then unrealistic after that.good luck</p>
<p>Ely, thanks for chancing back!</p>
<p>But, question. Ok, so I have the 34 on my ACT right now as a rising junior. Do you think I should just focus on the SAT and SAT II’s, meaning not retake it with some prep to get that 35,36 or not send it at all? Or should I send it as it is along with the SAT?
Now that I got this score I don’t know what to do with it lol.</p>
<p>Thanks. Well I’ve finally been able to buy some SAT study materials so I’m confident I’ll be able to bring my scores up substantially on the SAT. I think I can turn that 1600 into a 1900 at the least. </p>
<p>My older brother was accepted into Cornell in 2004, but passed it for University of Chicago. His GPA was at a 3.4, but his SAT scores were alot higher than mine. But despite scores I plan on applying early decision regardless because it’s the school I really would love to go to. I wouldn’t say anything is impossible. My GPA isn’t horrible ranking in the top 4%, my test scores are just below and that’s partially due to me not studying for any of them before now. Hehe. I can’t wait for the October SAT. :P</p>
<p>Anyway, thanks again for your opinion Mr. Guru. Where are you considering applying for colleges?</p>
<p>35-36/2100+ >35-36 > 34/2100+ > 34 > 34/2100-</p>
<p>see my thread dracos <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/744820-chance-thread-not-novella-will-reciprocate.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/744820-chance-thread-not-novella-will-reciprocate.html</a></p>
<p>lolz @ inequalities. point made. you really think just a 2100+ would do it though? I was thinking at least 2200…</p>
<p>low expectations mean pleasant surprises, im sure you could get 2300+ if you really pushed, but you dont need to kill yourself over it</p>
<p>Hey! Nice talking to you again.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.0 unweighted
Courses: Most difficult (IB diploma candidate)
Rank: 1/20
SAT: 2400
Subject Test - Math 2: 790
Subject Test - Chemistry: 790</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
<p>Awards:
<p>I am also interning at Portland State University’s Mechanical/Materials Engineering department this summer, working in their new Green Building Research Lab. It’s awesome.</p>
<p>I’m looking at:
<p>Please tell me what you think! Thanks!</p>
<p>Strengths: ECs(or so I’ve heard), Classes, “Diversity” hook, My essays (I am a persuasive essay writer)
Weaknesses: SAT Scores, (possibly) Class Rank, GPA</p>
<p>ACADEMICS</p>
<p>Class Rank:
top 15~20%</p>
<p>GPA:
unweighted
-w/o frosh year: 3.75
-w/ frosh year: 3.78 </p>
<p>**Testing/Scores<a href=“note:%20testing%20isnt%20complete”>/b</a></p>
<p>-SAT I:
05/2009 (CR-M-W) 800-660-640 (2100 total)</p>
<p>-AP Tests:
APUSH (Probably a 3)
2 more</p>
<p>-SAT Subject Tests:
3 more</p>
<p>Courses Taken:</p>
<p>3 APs senior year. 1 AP junior year. Rest is honors.</p>
<p>----neatly organized for your reading ease =D----</p>
<p>EXTRACURRICULARS
most -> least important (to me).</p>
<p>**Top 6 “Principal” ECs
<p>Other ECs, will put on attached resume.</p>
<p>Johnson & Johnson Technology Awareness Program 10 (Sophomores only; for outstanding science and math students; offered by the local Johnson & Johnson branch), Cecilyn Miller Institute for Racial Diversity 12 (a year-long conference in learning about diversity, minority history, etc. includes a 4-day summer retreat), Extended School Year Program 12 (Teacher Assistant in classes for disabled students), Recreational Level Lacrosse 9-10, National Honors Society 11-12, Science Honors Society 11-12, Student Council 11-12, Class Cabinet 9-12, Travel Club 11-12, Biology Team 12, Physics Team 11, Interact 11</p>
<p>Leadership positions
African Americans of New Jersey Co-Founder 9-12, Red Cross Club Vice President 12, Latin Honors Society President or VP 12, Peer Mentors Program 11-12, Extended School Year Program 12</p>
<p>Volunteering & Community Service
Mandatory - NHS 4 hours, Red Cross Club 6 hours
Optional - Library Volunteering summer 2006, 2007 x 40 hours, Extended School Year Program summer 2009 x 60 hours, Volunteering @ Local Hospital fall 2009 x TBA
Total: 110 hours+ </p>
<p>Honors and Awards
An African-American beauty pageant - 2006 (won’t give out the name on CC- I dont want to be found.)
Maxima Cum Laude in 2007 National Latin Exam (Like National Merit Scholar on PSAT, for Latin)
Paul Robeson Award in Renaissance 2008 (Prestigious award in my community which commends African-Americans for achievement in arts, academics, athletics, and community service)
Magna Cum Laude in 2009 National Latin Exam (Like National Merit Recognition on PSAT, for latin)</p>
<p>----neatly organized for your reading ease =D----</p>
<p>MISC (other things I found on college app.)</p>
<p>Intended major: Classics
Intended minor: Biology or…something</p>
<p>“Hooks”
*URM
*first-generation</p>
<p>Other countries: Born in London, England; lived there for 6.5 years total. Lived in Garoua, Cameroon for 6 mo. Lived in Bamenda, Cameroon for 3 mo. </p>
<p>Languages I speak (S) read (R) write (W) besides English
Latin RW (3 years)
Mandarin Chinese SRW (1 year)</p>
<p>Chance me for Stanford =)
Thanks.</p>
<p>I KNOW its super long. Just skim it and let me know what you think
thanks</p>
<p>Awards/ Honors Received
National Honors Society (NHS) - by Wissachickon High School received based on Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (December 08)
Accepted into Drexel University Computer Science Summer Program (DECA), formerly known as Pennsylvania Governor’s School of Society, Information, and Technology
Accepted into University of Pittsburgh Summer Health Care Program, formerly known as Pennsylvania Governor’s School of Healthcare
Student Board Representative- by Wissahickon High School students and teachers, nominated to be a representative to the Wissahickon School District Board of School Directors (May 08)
World Language Award for Spanish- by Wissahickon High School based on performance in class and school activities (May 08)
Certificate of Appreciation-by Lower Gwynedd Elementary for volunteering to tutor elementary students (May 08)
Certificate of Achievement- by the AP Academy of Pennsylvania, for completing all requirements in intensive AP Summer Program with high honors (June 08)
Certificate of Achievement- by AP Academy of Pennsylvania, for winning the Summer 2008 Greco- Latin Challenge (June 08)
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition- by PJAS, for competing in science fair competition (February08)
Honor Roll- by Saline High School, for being on Honor Roll (May 07)
Talent Search Recognition Award- by Center for Talent Development, for qualifying for the search by attaining outstanding academic achievement in math and verbal areas (07)
Certificate of Acceptance- by Congressional Student Leadership Conference, in recognition of academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and leadership potential (08, '09)
School Involvement
Debate Member since 07, Secretary '09- present
Trojan Times member '07 to present, Arts and Entertainment Editor '08-'09, Editor-in-chief '09- present
Interact Officer 08 and member since 07 (to present)
Save Darfur Club member since 08
Law Club Attorney and member since 08, president '09 - present
Model United Nations Member (06-07)
National Honors Society (NHS) member '08- present, Co-President '09 present
CASA Multicultural group member
Activities and Volunteering Experience
Internship at United Nations: International Center Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
in New Delhi, India
Volunteer Tutor Children at Lower Gwynedd Elementary (07-08)
Volunteered , asked to write article for local newspaper about a Memorial Garden at High School
Volunteer to teach middle schoolers science (NHS) ('09)
Volunteer at Upper Dublin Library (summer 08- present)
Volunteered as greeter and set up helper for Senior Graduation (NHS) ('09)
Volunteer at Senior Corps RSVP organization (summer 08- present)
Raising money for UNICEF (fall 08- present)
Volunteer at Womens Safe House (winter 06)
Volunteer at Orphanage in India (winter 06)
Visiting and touring cities in India for a valuable cultural experience (summer 06, fall 06, winter '06, 07, summer '09)
Piano Recital (summer 06, summer '09)
Musically Active since 2002, piano and violin
Interviewed for Cultural Newspaper for AP Academy of Pennsylvania for academic achievement (08)
Working Experience
Babysitting (07-08)</p>
<p>my academic stats are</p>
<p>Standardized Testing
(my weakness)
SAT I- math 710, Verbal 690, Writing 740, total 2140
ACT-composite 32 ( am studying for ACT and will take them again in Sept)
SATII- Bio (M) 770, Chem 720, Math I 710 (will take Math 2 when senior year starts)</p>
<p>Grades— 4.0 all through high school
dual enrollment (allied health hospital program)
Taken 5 AP classes so far, 3 more senior year
Top 3% of Class
I am currently working in a United Nations Lab (International Center of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering) in India (for a month)</p>
<p>I am looking into Penn, Columbia, Dartmouth, NYU, Berkeley, Northwestern, Wash U, U Chicago
DO I have a chance of getting into my dream school _-- JOhns Hopkins???</p>
<p>THANks</p>
<p>soadquake:</p>
<p>Throw all of your weight behind really interesting and unique essays, and perhaps try and get a supplemental rec from who ever you’re working under this summer. </p>
<p>MIT- 45%
Stanford- 60% (in state) 50% OOS
UC Berkeley- 80% (in state) 70% (OOS)
Cornell- 75%
CMU- 85%</p>
<p>Junie- 9.3% (admit rate for women) + an addition 10% because thats the proportion of African Americans at stanford + 5% for the cool e.c.s./living abroad/speaking other languages puts you at about a 25% chance in my mind. don’t be afraid to flaunt the race card in your essay, theres no shame in taking advantage of everything you have- given that other applicants would do the same thing if they had such an interesting background</p>
<p>10tala
Hopkins is a toughie. Out valedectorian who got into princeton was WL there last year. But given your relatively strong medical background, I think you might be able to pull it off. Get a 750+ on Math 2, and try and focus your ECs a bit. You dont need to list everything you’ve volunteered for ever, just the longest and most significant things. Otherwise adcoms will be a bit overwhelmed and think its inflated.For the 7 ECs you put on your app, I would put debate, newspaper, interact, model UN, internship, and ONE volunteer position that is most important to you. The rest can be organized and truncated a bit and put in the additional info area. IF you get your ACT up to a 34, I would give you 30% chance at JHU.</p>