Kobe says please help me choose!

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Hi, I was wondering if you guys could recommend any colleges I should apply to ED! I know it’s pretty early but it doesn’t help to know what I should improve on. As you will see, I’m hoping that my EC’s will compensate for my lack of academics. As of now, I’m look at Columbia or Brown. Thanks! </p>

<p>Name: KB24yo
Race: Asian
Gender: Male
State : CA / Public high school (top 50 in the nation)
Major : Music
GPA : 3.65 UW / 3.7 W
ACT : Aiming for a 34 or 35
SAT : 2280 ( Math-760/CR-800/Writing-720)
SAT2 : Chinese - 800 / Math 2 - 800 / US - 680
AP - US (5) / taking EURO and Psychology this year
*Received 2 C+'s the beginning of sophomore year (mother contracted breast cancer)
*Will most likely receive another C this semester in math :(</p>

<p>School Related Activities:

  • Student Council (4 years)
  • Model United Nations Club (secretary)
  • Kiwins Club (co-treasurer)
  • Mock Trial (lawyer/witness)
  • Rooftop Tutoring (president)
  • Fiddle For Fun (president)
  • IMPACT team leader (mentor for incoming freshmen)
  • In 2 School Musicals
  • Started recycle trash bins at school to raise money for school (+$3000)
  • JV Basketball (1 year) & Varsity Wrestling (1 year)</p>

<p>Music - Viola:

  • School Symphony Orchestra (4 years)
  • All-State Orchestra (4)
  • All-National Orchestra (3)
  • Orchestra America (1)
  • Performed for Bill Clinton
  • Performed for the mayor at city fundraisers
  • Composed sheet music used in a video game :slight_smile:
  • Invited by the Chinese government to play in the Beijing Olympics
  • Traveled to Argentina/Africa to teach less fortunate kids how to play a music instrument
  • Toured France, Germany, Korea, Taiwan, and China playing with local orchestra(s)
  • Organized local music fundraisers to raise money to buy instruments for less fortunate children in 3rd world countries (+$5,000)
  • Played in the pit orchestra for 2 school musicals</p>

<p>Extras:

  • Published a children’s book
  • Taught English to less fortunate kids in the rural areas of Taiwan as well as in the city
  • Organized a jog-a-thon at local elementary school to raise money for school supplies
  • Church choir member/audio recorder/hymn leader/orchestra member
  • Volunteer at soup kitchen (+100 hours)
  • Private math tutor for elementary kids
  • Work : Part-time @ Hollister (5 hours a week)
  • Intern for law firm with sports attorney, Leigh Steinberg</p>
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<p>You should probably attach a detailed resume/supplement, because some of your ECs are outrageously good/unbelievable. I think those ECs and your great test scores could get you into one of those schools ED, and compensate for your somewhat weak GPA. After all, you’re doing ACTUAL stuff in the real world to impact people already, whereas grades are just a measure of academic diligence. Your essay will also have to be great…Also definitely explain any weak points in our academic record. If they are understandable (or even insightful to how mature/insert quality you are), they could even help you. You definitely don’t seem like the typical applicant. GL!</p>

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<p>Your subjective elements are excellent. Your SAT scores are great. The only thing thing holding you back is your GPA; it is an extreme rarity for an Asian with an UW GPA of 3.65 to get accepted. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Your GPA is low, as you have already stated, but your ECs are absolutely wonderful! I think that ED at either Brown or Columbia just improves your chances because in the ASian applicant pool, i’m not sure how many are as accomplished as you in the area of music. That is a huge plus, and your SAT is in the right range. Just get your recs and essays straight, and you have a solid chance! Good Luck! :)</p>

<p>BTW, I’m sure you’re glad about the Lakers today, Gasol and Ariza were nuts; Bynum was a solid contributor as well. Alas, your beloved Kobe had a horrible game in one where he was supposed to thrive! Oh well, you’re probably glad to keep moving on in the playoffs!!!</p>

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<p>do you guys recommend any universities that give a little slack on one’s GPA and looks more at the overall person?</p>

<p>LAKERS > DENVER in 5 :slight_smile: they want to win in LA again</p>

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<p>The top schools that you’re looking at are generally those that favor more holistic approaches. With that said, you won’t find a top school that gives your GPA only a cursory glance.</p>

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<p>do you have any advice on how I can try to compensate for my lack of GPA?</p>

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<p>ha you’ve pretty much done everything u can to compensate for your GPA. only thing i would say is to bring it up. get straight A’s first semester senior year :D</p>

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<p>Bump anyone else</p>

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<p>LA SWEEP over nuggets</p>

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<p>Your application is amazing in almost every other respect. There isn’t much more you can do.</p>

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<p>I think you have a chance at every school. List all of those ECs, some of them are amazing.</p>

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<p>do you guys have any suggestions on universities I should apply to?</p>

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<p>Your list is already pretty solid. If I were you I would be looking for fit now.</p>

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<p>Never mind you didn’t post a list. Well what are your interests? What do you want in a school?</p>

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<p>I just want a school where the students are competitive yet chill at the same time. I’d prefer a university that can provide me with internships and such to help me find my interests.</p>