Please please chance me for UPenn, Cornell CALS, other T20's

youngElon
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:31:01 +0000

Demographics: Indian Male, Very Competitive Public School in New Jersey

Hooks: Nothing (no financial aid needed?)

Intended Major(s): Data Science and a minor in either Economics or Sociology

ACT/SAT/SAT II:

ACT: 36 (all 36),

SAT: 1580 (780 Math, 800 EBRW),

SAT II: (800 Math II, 770 Physics, 800 US History)

UW/W GPA and Rank:

UW: 3.85/4.0 (Huge Upward Trend with 4.0 Jr./ Sr. year), Top 10%

Coursework: Hardest course schedule possible, all Honors and 11 AP’s by Graduation; a mix of 4’s and 5’s

Awards:

National AP Scholar with Distinction

Most likely will get U.S Presidential Scholar due to ACT,

NHS

PVSA award

Extracurriculars:

CEO and Founder of a Data Science Company which works to alleviate poverty in cities; Currently working with 13 other states to implement ideas.

Creator of Statewide Education reform program to provide free educational resources to low-income areas. Currently working with 7 other states to implement the program.

Member of an organization working with the State Board of Education to build a government-mandated portal of free resources to low-income areas; very selective group.

CTO E-Cultural Magazine that has 500,000+ readers annually with an international audience

Research at local universities using data science to help new entrepreneurs and small businesses bring in greater revenue

Class President and Vice President in Fr. Soph years; established mental health initiative and raised $1000 ish for the school

Music - Played Piano, Percussion, Saxophone for 8 years; part of State band for percussion, ABRSM 8th grade pianist

Founder and President of my school’s Data Science Club; provided insights into mental health during COVID learning (will soon be published)

Essays/LORs/Other: All Essays good, LORS very strong - Guidance counselor referred to me as a “potential leader of my generation”

I am very interested in UPenn and Cornell CALS as they prioritize using your skills for social good and that has been what I’ve been doing throughout my entire high school years, so I feel it is the best fit for me. What are my chances at these schools, and T20’s in general? I really need some outside perspective on my resume; any insight is appreciated!!