So I have a high GPA, weighted and unweighted, but SAT scores are slacking. My ECs are okay I guess. I have safety schools like Temple. UPitt, and Pennstate, and I feel like I should try to push myself to get into more difficult schools; yet with the SAT scores and ECs I have, is it even worth it to apply to a school such as Cornell or Johns Hopkins? Are my chances better if I apply early decision?
Major: possibly astronomy or chemistry
SAT: 1930 superscore
Class Rank: 43/930 (top 5%)
Grade 9
Honors English - A
Honors US & World History - A+
Honors Geometry - A
Honors Physical Science - A+
Latin 2 - A+
FCS Major - A
(gym, health, comp apps - A)
Grade 10
English (regular) - A
Honors World Cultures - A+
Honors Algebra 2 - A
Honors Biology - A
Chemistry 1 (regular) - A+
Honors Latin 3 - B+
(health, swimming - A+)
Grade 11
Honors English - A
AP US History - A (got a 5 on exam)
Honors Precalculus - A
AP Chemistry - A (got a 4 on exam)
Honors Astronomy - A+
Honors Sociology (semester) - A
Meteorology (reg semester) - A+
(gym, health - A)
ECs:
9th grade: Yearbook Committee - I was photographer and took pictures of the Freshmen class, also tagged the photos
10th grade: Environmental Action (EnAct) - club to raise awareness of the effects of pollution and ways to take better care of the planet; also cleaned up trash school property
: Key Club - 55 volunteer hours; regular community service such as helping out during community/school events
: Science Olympiad - competed in invitationals in Astronomy and Rocks and Minerals
11th grade: Vietnamese Student Association
Chinese Cultural Club