What schools could I get into?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>SAT I (by section): 760 R, 750 M, 710 W
SAT IIs: Math II 790 and Chemistry pending
APs: 3 US History, 4 on AP English Language and 5 on AP Bio

  • GPA: 4.0 W; 3.0 UW; yeah I know it’s terrible
    Rank: 90 something of 413
    Race: Black</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>ECs listed on app: youth group, science team, math team, paw and claws club, volunteer tutor
Job/Work Experience: N/A

  • Essays (subject and responses): Decent
  • Teacher Recs: Chemistry teacher, excellent rec; math teacher, hopefully great
    Counselor Rec: should have been good, she told me she thought I was a great person
  • Hook (if any): somewhat personal story in essays that explains a huge hurdle I’ve overcome, black</p>

<p>Location/Person:</p>

<ul>
<li>State or Country: South Carolina</li>
<li>School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Public, average combined SAT score 1460 , average GPA 3.35 (weighted)</li>
<li>Ethnicity: White</li>
<li>Gender: Male</li>
</ul>

<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Calculus BC (double blocked)
AP Chemistry (double blocked)
AP English IV
AP Government
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Honors Econ
Psychology</p>

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<p>realized I have two races listed up there. I copied my friends template but I’m black.
Also:
National Merit and achievement Semifinalist</p>

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<p>bumpity bump</p>

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<p>You have a great academic profile, what type of school are you looking for?</p>

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<p>Great scores. Do you have an upward trend in your GPA by any chance? Then you would have a chance at the top schools.</p>

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<p>your SAT is out of this world for the best schools… your weighted GPA is also awesome; yet, your UW and EC’s present big problems; you seem to have a pretty rigorous schedule</p>

<p>what are you looking for in a school?</p>

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<p>You’ve got stats–a 2220 SAT score as an URM–that are more than good enough for HYPS. However a 3.0 UW at a public school in South Carolina is a major concern, though I suppose strong mid-year grades may be able to remedy this somewhat. The subject of your essay could also make or break you; it will work out if your experiences are unique and inspiring, but otherwise it won’t really stand out because a lot of kids will write about the very same topic you have chosen.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Low ivies are attainable.</p>

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<p>Ouch! Your GPA and class rank will certainly hurt unless you have some compelling reason to explain them (e.g., illness, family sickness, or something similar). EC’s aren’t great either. You should be writing excellent essays to help counterbalance the weak aspects of your application.</p>

<p>I’d look below the Ivies. They will be high reaches for you despite your URM status and good (they aren’t out-of-this-world, as someone suggested, but are very strong–Congrats!) scores. I second the “What are you looking for in a school?” question. That will help us narrow it down.</p>

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<p>I’m planning to major in either biomedical engineering or math but I hardly think these are final plans. And yes I do have an upward trending gpa I’ve made straight A’s so far this year and should continue too. My essays should explain why my grades were so lackluster before.</p>

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<p>bumpity bump</p>