What College do i have a chance of being accepted to? (UChicago, USC, Brown)/ Where SHOULD I apply?

Chance Me / Match Me
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GPA: 4.59 W; ~3.85 UW
Rank: 4/~800
SAT I: 730,680,730 Combined: 2140
SAT II: N/A
ACT: E:33,M;27,R:32,S;28,E/W: 30 Combined: 30
APs: World History: 5 English Lang: 5 US History: 5
IBs: Chemistry SL: 7 Mandarin Chinese SL: 6
Senior Course load: AP Calculus, IB Biology HL, IB Design Technology SL (Industrial Engineering Class) , IB 20th Century Topic (Modern History), IB US History, AP English Literature, AP Economics, Theory of Knowledge ( Philosophy), Health
Awards: SAR Essay Contest: 2nd place in Texas, Superintendent’s Scholar Award, School Science Fair: 2nd Place, Area Nominee for Texan of the Month, Multiple Best Legislation Awards from MUN

Extracurriculars:
Student Council: 2 years, VP
Class Council: 3 years, member
Robotics Team: 3 years, Treasurer, finished Top 1% at World Championship
MUN, 3 years, multiple awards, Captain Senior Year
JWAC (Junior World Affairs Council): 4 years, Member, VP and Pres
Science Socety: 3 Years, Member and now Secretary
Interfaith Club/ Muslim Student Association: 3 years, member and now Treasurer
JV Basketball; 1 year
State Rep to the Save the Children National Advocacy Summit in DC: Full scholarship to Represent the State of Texas and lobby for Underprivileged children in Washington, D.C.

Out of School: running, working out, participating in local races, recreation league basketball

Summer:
After 9th: took classes to earn Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
After 10th: Attended College prep classes on Scholarship, Took Classes in Computer Science and Honors Physics, Volunteered as a Islamic Sunday School Teacher
After 11th: Attended Week long engineering Camp at UT Austin, Will work as camp counselor in Mosque, Hopefully Shadow a family friend who is a doctor.

Work: No real job, Sell old electronics online with my brother.

Volunteer:
Lots of Stuff in Community: Race for Cure, Distributing Christmas Gifts, Pet Fair, Planetarium etc.
Visit Local Nursing: 2 hours a day about every other Saturday
Lots at the Mosque: I’m the head MC, youth leader, organized and helped start a Sunday School for Muslim Youth, etc.

Essays: Hopefully Good(:
State: Texas
School: Very Large, VERY diverse (~60% receive free/reduced lunch)
Ethnicity: Asian (Pakistani)
Sex: Male
Income Bracket: ~$30,000

So ive already taken the SAT three times, the first two of which I didnt prepare at all and I did really bad lol, but I think if I take it one more time, I have a chance of a 2200. The problem is: should I retake the SAT or try the Subject Tests.

My plan is to major in an engineering and then go on to Med School. Do I stand a Good chance of being admitted to a Tier 1 school and what should i do to get there. Any advice is appreciated

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Cmon guys, show some love!

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If you do not take subject tests, a lot of those schools will not accept your SAT scores, unfortunately. I know that with Brown, you must have taken 2 subject tests. However, if you just submit your ACTs you do not need subject tests. My recommendation is to retake the ACT because a 30 is not good enough for any of the schools on your list. I would aim for a 33 to be more competitive for those schools. Your ECs and GPA are very impressive, but unfortunately ACT/SAT scores play a key role in admission. There is an ACT coming up on September 12th, I recommend taking it.

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Even if you take the ACT, I would strongly recommend taking the SAT 2 in a few subjects. I know neuprospect98 said 2 subject tests is enough, but a lot of the stronger applications for the schools that you mentioned have more than 2 tests. 2 is a minimum though. Taking Math and Physics would be a good idea since you plan on focusing on engineering. Schools want to see that you’re proficient in those fields.

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Uchicago is mainly focused on essays. Write good essays and you’ll have a chance!