"THE" CMU 2015 CHANCE Thread-- Please STOP creating New chance Threads

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<p>There is a difference between not telling the truth and lying. They may not officially re-calculate your GPA but in their mind they might alter their impression of you from an academic standpoint. By doing that, they are treating you differently, essentially they are re-calculating the GPA, but there is no official record of such an action taking place. That is one possibility - don’t take everything admissions officers say at face value.</p>

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<p>kinda random question but…</p>

<p>does CMU use Math Lvl 2 score as an indicator of your math SAT score. cause i got a 770 on the subject test but only a 720 on the math of the SAT. btw im gonna be applying EDII for HSS (no idea if that makes a difference)…</p>

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<p>Your 720 on the math section of the SAT is actually probably a better score.
720 on SAT math section is 95th percentile
770 on Math II subject test is only 81st percentile (admittedly with a somewhat self-selected population taking the test)</p>

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<p>oh ok i didnt know that, thnx.</p>

<p>btw do u feel my math SAT score (or my SAT score in general; CR:670 Math:720 W:630) is decent enough for CMU HSS EDII? i plan on retaking the SAT to raise my 2020 to maybe a 2100.</p>

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<p>So… I got a 620 on SAT math…
BUT! an 800 on sat reading…
Likelihood?</p>

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<p>How important is essay score for CIT?</p>

<p>D got 11 at May test but screwed up math (690). March test she got 800 for math but 7 for essay. </p>

<p>Which score she should send? For CIT.</p>

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<p>[li] College: Tepper</p>[/li]
<p>[li] SAT: 2200</p>[/li]
<p>[li] SAT IIs: MII 760, Korean 770, USH 770</p>[/li]
<p>[li] unweighted GPA: 3.7</p>[/li]
<p>[li] Rank: school doesn’t rank</p>[/li]
<p>[li] Subjective (ECs, special circumstances, etc): </p>[/li]
<p>FBLA 9-12 (VP 10-12) + several regional and state awards
Debate 9-11 (Captain 10-11)
Tutor 9-12, both school associated and private (Kumon)
Job at local shop two summers 10hrs/week for 2months
Quiz Bowl 10-12 (Co-Captain 11-12)
TKD 7yrs (demo team, part instructor) + several awards
Judo 4yrs (instructor) + 2 awards
Hospital 150 ish hours
Church work 100 hours
Interpreter for Korean Travel Agency (internship)</p>

<p>[li] Location/Person:Central Jersey</p>[/li]
<p>[li] State or Country: NJ</p>[/li]
<p>[li] School Type: Public~1600</p>[/li]
<p>[li] Ethnicity: Asian (Korean)</p>[/li]
<p>[li] Gender: Male</p>[/li]
<p>how difficult is it to get into Tepper relative to the other colleges?</p>

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<p>between Judo, Kumon, Tae Kwon Do, translation and Korean SAT scores, you have the most asian resume I have seen in forever. Your stats are an excellent match for Tepper though. Good strong leadership abilities and high test scores.</p>

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<p>CMU uses a very holistic approach to admissions- don’t give up if one score on your ACT or SAT is lower than the posted median – it really isn’t going to be a deal breaker.</p>

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<p>thanks for your two cents, completelykate. i saw you all over the CMU board so it’s reassuring to know that an expert thinks my chance is solid. :). </p>

<p>

what can i say? i bleed yellow. ironic thing is, i speak the least bit of korean.</p>

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<p>*Gender: Female
*GPA: 100.6 (my school weights grades in a funny way. honors classes get 2 percentage points, ap gets 5)
*Class Rank: 1/200
*ACT:32 (english 34, math 32, reading 34, science 27)
*SAT: 2080 (critical reading 680, math 680, writing 690)
*SAT II: chem 660, math2 670 (this is so depressing…)
*intended major: some type of engineering
*math competitions (placed at county, region, state)
*science competions (placed at region, competed at states)
*Future Problem Solving Program International, aka FPSPI (went to states 7 times, placed 6 times, went to internationals 5 times, placed in top 10 once)
*marching band (brass choir in 9th grade, solo in 10th grade, solo in 11th grade, will be section leader this year)
*9th, 10th, and 11th grade president
*played basketball since 1st grade
*made it to state track meet in shot put
*Several of my friends and I started a project dealing with childhood obestiy. we gave 6 presentations to 600ish local K-3 students and gave away 1000ish free jump ropes.
*attended engineering camp at marshall. only 36 students from across the country. various team competitions, my team got 2nd
*attended music camp at UNCG twice</p>

<p>i want to go to cmu sooooooo baddddddd. it is my dream school. im just not sure if i should let the dream go…</p>

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<p>unless you’re a convicted drug mule or prostitute, I’d say you’re in to CIT. :slight_smile: #1 in class + leadership + good scores + female = insta-win.</p>

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<p>You’re in.<br>
Your test scores are good enough, don’t worry too much.</p>

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<p>at least he doesn’t play violin in the county orchestra.</p>

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<p>Please Chance Me!!</p>

<p>Public High School: Paxon School for Advanced Studies - It’s located in Florida
Unweighted GPA: 3.89
Weighted GPA: 4.5
Rank: 3/397
SAT I:
700 Writing
610 Critical Reading
740 Math
2050 – Will Retake 2 More Times
SAT II:
Math II 750 – Will Take 2 More
Took 4 AP’s
Will take 6 AP’s in senior year</p>

<p>EC’s
• Varsity Soccer –One of the Four Captains in 2009 Season
• Varsity Cross Country and Track – Cross Country Captain – 2008-10
• Science Olympiad-Chemistry- Physics in my senior year
• Violin – Since 5th Grade
• Yearbook Photographer
• Student Council Rep. (2 years)
• Math Club – Vice President
• Chess Club – Vice President
• International Club – President
• Biology Club – Historian
• Student Government Association – Vice President
• Member of the Jacksonville Youth Leadership
• Member of the Student Government Association of America- 2010
• Florida Virtual School Student of the Month - 2008</p>

<p>Awards:
• National Honor Society – 11th, 12th
• Dean’s List – 9th, 10th
• AB Honor Roll – 11th – 6 A’s and 1B
• 2 Times Chess Finalist – 2nd place Award
• Student of the Year – 9th, 10th
• Math Student of the Year – 11th
• Soccer – 2 Times 3rd place in District
• Cross Country – 1 Time Finalist in District – 5th in State
• Violin Concert in 10th Grade
• Scholar Athlete- 10th, 11th </p>

<p>AP’s:
AP World – 4
AP Euro – 3
AP Lang – Expecting a 4
AP US History – Expecting a 4
Will take 6 AP’s In Senior Year
AP Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP Literature
AP Calc AB
AP Statistics
AP Physics</p>

<p>Community Service – 200 Hours
Local Community Center – 150 Hours
Perry Mc-Call Construction – 50 Hour</p>

<p>Occupation
Pars Construction Company- IT Manager, Web Designer – 18 hr/ week (2007-2010)
Safety Harbor, FL Community Center- Basic Computer Programming Teacher – 10 hr/week (2007)
Wind-Dixie – Bagger – 18 hr/week (2008-2009)</p>

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<p>@Jay- What school are you applying to?</p>

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<p>CMU is kind like a safety for you, no matter which school you will apply.<br>
Your GPA, rank, test scores, ECs… they are all super!
But, still good luck to your subject tests !</p>

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<p>^ I’m gonna take Physics and Chem in Oct., you think I should retake Math II?
I wanna apply either to CIT or SCS. Can you be more specif? Like do I have a good chance or not? if not, then what do I need to do to improve my chances?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>SCS is a reach because it’s super-selective and not for the faint of heart. If you dig up this year’s 2014 results thread, one kid from MIT got rejected from SCS.</p>

<p>CIT is a fit for you, though I’d say 2100+ makes you extremely solid for admission there.</p>

<p>GPA is good, rank especially which outweighs a bit of your SAT.</p>

<p>All in all, bump up the SAT a bit for CIT and a lot for SCS (like 2250+)</p>

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<p>@AvgAsian: Thanks dude. I’m talking the SAT 2 more times. And I’m studying my … off right now for it. I could have got a 2200+, but since it was my first time without practicing I kind of got nervouse.</p>