<p>So here goes nothing. Just wanted to see how I am doing so far including the work I’m doing this summer. </p>
<p>GPA: 4/4.0 UW I’m told im #1 in my class? Class size is huge</p>
<p>Ap’s: got one 5…still 10 more</p>
<p>Psat: 210 Plan: 31</p>
<p>Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Published Book author (will try other essay competitions), FBLA SLC State Business Math Finalist x1, Science Olympiad State Finalist - Ranked 13th out of 300+ teams statewide, Number Sense UIL Regional Finalist x2, Multiple NS and CompSci UIL Invitational Awards, Presidential Service Award Gold x1, Several Piano Regional Championships, Volunteer of the Year at my Chinese School, HOBY State Ambassador</p>
<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
• Computer Engineering Researcher (10) - Received a research scholarship, developing an app for advanced chemistry curriculum and modeling (should i try isef, siemens, etc?)
• Math UIL (9-10, President Math UIL Captain)
• Science Olympiad (9-10, Mathematical and Engineering Team Captain)
• Computer Science (10)
• FBLA (9-10, Co-founder of charter and treasurer x2)
• Key Club (Class Officer, Webmaster , VP, won several state awards)
• Chinese School Head Director of one of the largest Chinese Immersion Programs in the State
• Piano (13 years)</p>
<p>Misc:
Volunteering (2 years so far) - 700+ hrs
Asian
Large Public School</p>
<p>Possible Reach Schools?:
Harvard
princeton
Upenn M&T (#1 pick but idk if i can get in)
stanford
MIT</p>
<p>You’re doing fine. Plan on narrowing down that list of reach schools over the summer though. If Penn is your number one choice, limit your other schools to less selective ones or ones that really have your programs that you want. You don’t want to be spending a ridiculous amount of time on their essays yet only have a small chance at all of those. Find some match and safety schools over the summer and go on visits, taking notes about what you like about each of them</p>
<p>Dude chillllll. You have the quintessential Asian application. Get 2 SAT subject tests above 750 and an SAT above 2250 or ACT at or above 34 and you should be fine. The FBLA stuff and math/compsci/engineering EC’s shows a lot of interest and passion for business/tech which is perfect for Penn M&T. Remember, you don’t have to be number 1 to succeed so concentrate on the test scores and maintain what you have at the moment. I would do Intel or Siemens if I were you and I would apply ED to Penn if that is indeed your first choice. Don’t ever think that you don’t have a chance, because everyone has a chance. Also, write super stellar essays. I cannot stress that enough. Otherwise you should be good.</p>
<p>Remember, “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” - Karim Seddiki </p>
<p>@Hawkace The sad thing is, it kindof was that way lol…the chinese immersion program I worked with required 10 hour work days for about 50 days. Plus key club hours. </p>
<p>@Oberyn Yes the typical asian haha i knoww…thank you so much! I will relax now and take it as it comes…your advice was very helpful</p>