Test AI on your kid's lists!

Izzy74
Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:45:29 +0000

Broken off from another thread, give ChatGPT (4 is better than 3) or Gemini a try to determine a fun starting point for your applicant. Seems to be pretty accurate for those who already have results. My prompt for Gemini was:

Tell me whether a male student, from a Pacific Northwest private Catholic high school with an unweighted GPA of 4.0 would be likely to get into the following colleges. The student is taking a high rigor schedule with 10 APs. No Tests, Business Major. The student is captain of his sports team, has 400 hours of volunteering at a hospital and is on the school Trivia Bowl team. Please make a guess about which schools the student likely would get accepted to and which are reaches.

Answer:
This student has a strong profile for many colleges, with a perfect GPA, a rigorous course load with 10 APs, and well-rounded extracurricular activities. Here’s a breakdown of the colleges you mentioned:

Likely:

Elon University: Elon prioritizes a well-rounded student and values leadership and community service (400 hours).

Miami University (Farmer School of Business): Miami’s Farmer School of Business is well-regarded, and the student’s GPA and rigor suggest success there.

Gonzaga University: As a Catholic university in the Pacific Northwest, Gonzaga might find particular appeal for the student. Their strong academics and commitment to service align well.

Match:

Furman University: A selective liberal arts college in the South, Furman appreciates strong academics and extracurricular involvement.

SMU - Cox School of Business: While competitive, the student’s profile is a good fit for SMU’s Cox School of Business.

Trinity University (Texas): Another strong liberal arts college, Trinity might be a good match for the student’s academic and leadership qualities.

Reach:

Denison University: A highly selective liberal arts college, Denison seeks well-rounded students with exceptional standardized test scores (though not a factor here). It might be a reach without them.

Lehigh University: A competitive university with a strong engineering program, Lehigh often seeks students with high standardized test scores.

Washington and Lee University (W&L): A highly selective liberal arts college, W&L is known for its challenging academics and focus on leadership. It’s a reach without test scores.

University of Richmond: Similar to W&L, Richmond is a highly selective liberal arts college with a focus on strong academics and leadership. Test scores might influence their decision.

Wake Forest University: A highly selective university, Wake Forest seeks top performers with well-rounded profiles.

Davidson College: Another very selective liberal arts college, Davidson prioritizes strong academics and well-rounded students. Test scores might play a role here.

University of Notre Dame: Highly selective and prestigious, Notre Dame seeks top students with strong academics, well-rounded profiles, and a Catholic background. It’s a reach, especially without test scores.