McCombs/ BHP Chances & Guidance

boss2719
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:34:32 +0000

Hello! I have been lurking through the community the past few months, and I am a first-time poster.
I am currently a junior and I was hoping for some feedback before I start my applications this summer. i.e. should I focus on retaking the SAT/ACT, or further involvement in my ECs. I realize the BHP program is highly competitive, so I want some general advice too.
Thanks.

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1440 (770 Math/670 Reading/Writing), 16/24 Essay (Taken Once) (Do not plan to submit)
ACT (breakdown): 34 (36 Reading, 36 English, 33 Math, 30 Science) 8/12 Essay; Taken twice (35 Superscore, but UT doesn’t)
SAT II: Planning to take Math ii and Biology in June
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Weighted GPA: 4.7/ 5.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 1% (900 students in class)
AP (place score in parenthesis): Psych (5), Human Geo (5), Stats (4), Comp Sci A (3)
Will be taking Econ, Bio, Lang, Calc BC, and Physics 1 exams in May.
Senior Year Course Load: Multi Calc; APES; Lit; Comp Sci Principles; AP Research;
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership/grade level in parenthesis):
FBLA- National Qualifier x2; State Winner (Freshman Rep./ 9th-10th)
BPA- State Qualifier; Regional Winner (11th)
SNHS- Host Labs (Treasurer/ 11th; will become co-president in 12th)
Investment Club- Linked with the Young Investors Society organization (Founder/ President; 10th-11th)
Science Olympiad- UT Austin Regional Medalist x3 (9th-11th)
Knowledge at Wharton High School (KWHS) Investment Comp:
Exceeded Class avg. of 650+ teams and S&P 500 returns (Team Lead/11th)
Robotics- Trained in Safety/ Mechanical; UIL State (9th-11th)
Band UIL Regional/ Area Marching (9th-10th)
NHS(11th)/ School Service Club Member (9th-11th)

Job/Work Experience:
Planning an unpaid business internship for 12th grade school yr at local engineering firm
Mother’s online Amazon business (Assist in inventory management/ goods reconciliation)
Volunteer/Community service:
Temple Youth Leader (Food Service/ Donation Management); 150 hrs (9th-11th)
Summer Activities:
Planning to work on essays this summer; any suggestions for other activities?

Other:
Intended Major: Finance/ MIS
State (if domestic applicant): Texas (in-state)
School Type: Large Public School; in Houston suburbs
Ethnicity: South Asian (Indian)
Gender: Male
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A