<p>Standardized Tests:
SATI: 800 on math for sure, a 600+ on the other 2 is fine for me. That’s how I did on the PSAT at least.
SATII: Physics, Math2, Chemistry (800 expected)
ACT: No clue.
GPA: ~3.9 UW
APs: Chem, Stat, Physics B+C, USHistory, CalcBC, Bio, Gov, Enviro, Psych, Macro, Micro
I’m expecting 5 on all the sciences/maths besides Bio. UShistory/psych/gov not so much.</p>
<p>Math Team:
Too many trophies and awards to list from Mu Alpha Theta competitions. I’m also doing ARML, HMMT, PUMAC.</p>
<p>AMC/AIME:
Made the AIME this year. Bombed it. I plan to make the USAMO this year and next year.</p>
<p>Community Service:
-Silver Chord (250+ Service Hours)
-Volunteering at Local Library (10,11,12)
-Tutoring at Middle School in Geometry (10,11,12)</p>
<p>-National Honor Society (10,11,12)
-National Science Honor Society (10,11,12)
-Mu Alpha Theta (10,11,12)</p>
<p>Job Experience:
Math Tutoring during Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year.
I’m looking for a job at a restaurant or publix.</p>
<p>awfully vague…
you can’t really say considering you havent taken any tests yet.
and you’d want a higher grade on CR and W regardless of what your major is.</p>
<p>PS: dont worry about the AIME.
I think thats the one that has an average score of a 0?
eitherway the questions are hard and only certain geniuses like a friend from my school who gets perfects on AP exams do well.</p>
<p>wait you’re applying next year right? ok dumb question. anyways, if you can get at least a 2000 on the SAT’s, you’ll make at least H & SS at CMU, and be a low reach for MIT. to get into both of them for sure, be sure to get a 2250 + on the SAT. MIT still might be hard, but make sure to do well on the math like above a 700 and you can get in. </p>
<p>You’re a rising JUNIOR. Get out and get some sunshine and relax! You’ve got the most important year of your high school career coming up really soon, so take advantage of it because this year will be the longest year that you’ve had for your life. </p>
<p>However, even though I won’t be giving chances, I will evaluate your stats for you so that you have a general idea of where you’re headed. You’re 3.9 UW GPA is good, but I will note that it MAY dip a little with junior year, because it’ll be really hectic and the courseload will get more difficult. Your SAT I math of 800 is good, but you need to realize that alot of other kids in the US also get 800s. It’s not that special. You MUST boost your Critical Reading or Writing score to above 650 or even a 700; a 600 is NOT safe, even if you did get into the AIME, which is a very very difficult test. Yes, I see that you’re talented in math, but you need to show schools that you’re a well-rounded student. Develop your talents elsewhere also. From your stats so far, if Math Team and comm service are your only ECs, that’s not enough! Look for something else you’re interested in. Try out your music program in school (band/orchestra), look for another club you’re interested in and join it (Environmental Activists). Yes, you may have volunteered at the local library, but you do not want admission officers to have a picture of a math nerd with his AoPS book by his side. Try something else; don’t capitulate on just one thing. (But, as a side note, don’t sign up for 10 different activities like what some people do. Be active in them and enjoy what you do)</p>
<p>Anyways, overall, you’re a good student, with a clear - albeit developing - talent in mathematics. Boost your CR and WR scores, diversify your interests, and keep up your good work, and you should be on a good track for Carnegie Mellon (I heart Randy Pausch and his Last Lecture). However, it’s tough to say for MIT. It’s very difficult to predict chances even for rising seniors for top schools. Even if you do qualify for the USAMO, yes, it will boost your chances of admission, but it’s no where near a guarantee for admission. </p>
<p>Good luck, and feel free to PM me if you have more questions. (Btw how did you study for AIME? Please tell me…)</p>
<p>I kind of feel like I did too much of that. I started 2 online classes at the beginning of summer and managed to drop out of both of them. I’ll be sure to start working on SAT prep now. I’ve got the Barron’s 2400 book to work through. I’m also active in the chess club at my school. Math and community service are my strong ECs and I’ll see what else I can find that I like. I’ve really been thinking about Tennis team since I love playing.</p>
<p>As for the AIME, the best way is to do past tests. The tests are arranged in difficulty from start to end. Work through the first 3 problems on every AIME, then the next 3 and so on. Eventually you’ll build up your skill. Don’t ever give up on a problem unless it’s some topic that you haven’t really learned at all (modular arithmetic or trigonometry used to be it for me).</p>
<p>Edit: I’m white in case anyone was wondering.</p>