What are my chances?

golfer111
Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:47:14 +0000

How competitive is your school? What state is it in? Are you Asian or a URM? These all play major factors in the admissions game. Your class rank is awesome, but if you go to a relatively uncompetitive school, it won’t mean as much. We had kids get in to Duke who were ranked 15/~400 because our school is so competitive.
Also, I think your ECs are great, but not OUTSTANDING. A lot of people play tennis, albeit very few are captains; however, are you looking to be recruited? If not, then your tennis captain status will be demeaned a bit. The business could be a good essay topic though.
As for your standardized tests, your SAT IIs look great except for Math II, which you want to keep above 750 MINIMUM for it to look somewhat impressive due to its heavy curve. Your ACT is well below what many of the schools on your list want, so that will hurt you at the present. Get it to 33 or so and you’ll have a shot at the Ivies, but still a crapshoot.

Chances:
Ivies: High Reach
Duke: Mid Reach
Emory/Amherst: High Match
UChicago: Mid Reach