(Projected) Sophomore Chances - Upper Level Schools

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Hi, I am currently a sophomore in high school and looking to apply to the following schools in the future majoring in something along the lines of Biochem/Biomedical Sciences:</p>

<p>Northwestern University
Duke University
University of Michigan
UCLA
USC
Stanford University
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
WUSTL
Possibly some Ivies like Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown</p>

<p>I’m a caucasian male who attends a large public high school who sends some grads to top schools. </p>

<p>UWGPA: 4.09 (4.333 scale)
WGPA: 4.52 (and rising)
Class Rank: 5/472</p>

<p>Currently Enrolled in (w/Grades):
Honors English II - A
APUSH - A+
Honors Advanced Algebra and Trig - A
PE - A+
Spanish I - A
Honors Chem - A+
Auto Mechanics A</p>

<p>Next Year’s Schedule:
AP English Lang.
AP Biology
AP Macroeconomics
AP Government + Politics
Spanish II
Honors Physics
Honors Pre-Calc</p>

<p>Currently signed up to take APUSH and Human Geo AP tests this May along with SATII’s of US History and Math I</p>

<p>Took the ACT as a Freshman and scored a 30 (E: 31 M: 30 R: 31 S:29) Writing: 10
Taking it again this April should get around 32-33 and 34-35 by Junior Year</p>

<p>Projected SAT score (From multiple practice tests): 2150-2200</p>

<p>ECs:
Varsity Soccer Starter for 2 Years - All-Conference Selection, All-Area, All-Section Honorable Mention, Possible All-State by Senior Year, Sophomore Year - Varsity Team MVP, Regional Champions
Played on a club team that went to 2 National Championships</p>

<p>Mathletes(Officer) - 2 Time Individual Regional Champion, Including numerous other awards</p>

<p>Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honors Society</p>

<p>Pi Sigma Pi - History Honors Society</p>

<p>Science Club</p>

<p>Freshman Class President</p>

<p>Student Council Member</p>

<p>Scholastic Bowl JV Captain - 2 years</p>

<p>Volunteering:
Over 100 hours fundraising for JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation - I have been a type 1 diabetic since age 7 (possible hook/essay topic)</p>

<p>Volunteering at a hospital</p>

<p>Possible Mission Trips</p>

<p>50 Hours of tutoring in school</p>

<p>Work Experience:</p>

<p>I have refereed soccer at the park district for 2 years, and I am looking to get a part-time job over the summer or possibly start my own grass-cutting/landscaping business.</p>

<p>Obviously no interviews/recs/essays yet.</p>

<p>Possible hooks: Brother goes to UMich if that counts…Diabetic…Middle income…white lol im trying to push it.</p>

<p>Thanks for your opinions, and this was my first thread, so let me know if i did anything wrong</p>

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<p>bump…anyone? ill chance back</p>

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<p>Let me be honest with you. Everyone applying to schools you are applying to is just like you. But i would say u have a great chance of getting into all these schools. Your ECs are great, your gpa is nearly perfect, the only thing i would be worried about is that sat. A 2200 for a school like stanford isnt going to stick out that much.
Dont let this be too discouraging, you will get into a GREAT School
CHance me backk plzz</p>

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<p>i know i have absolutely no chance compared to the person above, but i can try… right!?
im also a sophomore in high school
im in a couple of clubs, i have a job
all honors classes in freshman year - 90 average
all honors and 2 AP’s during sophomore year - 80 average (1st quarter), 85 average 2nd quarter), 90 average (3rd quarter)
what should i do?
i want ivy league (OBVIOUSLY) but there’s no way…</p>

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<p>to acceptmeplz:</p>

<p>As long as you keep taking the most APs/Honors possible, I think you have a shot. Colleges will like to see that you challenge yourself as much as possible. Also, the grades you have aren’t horrible just make sure you get solid scores on ACT/SAT and keep up with your extra-curriculars.</p>

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<p>bump…anyone else?</p>

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<p>Class schedule/grades/test scores look good, but you have to remember that getting into these top schools is a crapshoot. You have just as good of a chance as any of the top students around the country who apply to these schools. I wouldn’t worry about your SAT score if you think you can get a 34-35 on your ACTs.</p>

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<p>im a sophomore stressing about college too, and projected stats dont mean much. im looking at basically the same schools youre looking at, but my GPA is lower. you just have to work hard right now, and youll be fine</p>