When mychances.net says I have a 53% chance at Tulane...

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>What precisely does that mean?</p>

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<p>I think it’s like when the weather forecast says there’s a 40% chance of rain. Seriously. “Precise” predictions in weather and admissions are hardly that.</p>

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That analogy is odd though, because a 40% chance of rain seems to mean that it is almost guaranteed to rain, but probably less than they predict</p>

<p>I wouldn’t take anything at ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ too seriously, i would say it’s best use is the scatter plots they show</p>

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<p>It means your SAT and GPA are in the middle of Tulane’s applicant pool.</p>

<p>It cannot be precise because it doesn’t quantify ECs or Essays.</p>

<p>It ONLY means your GPA/SAT are middle of the running.</p>

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<p>are you sure it means I’m in the middle 50% of their applicant pool?</p>

<p>Or does it mean that I’m in the middle
50% of Tulane’s accepted students last year?</p>

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<p>■■■■■■■■■■■■■ is a site for dyslexic students, so don’t get too excited.</p>

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<p>right… Admitted applicants…</p>

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<p>So, just to clarify, since my test scores and GPA are roughly in the middle 50% of Tulane’s accepted applicants last year, I have a very good chance at getting accepted, assuming my essay and EC’s are average for Tulane or better?</p>

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<p>■■■■■■■■■■■■■ is pretty bogus…it can either provide you with excellent results or poor results…which cannot be true of your actual standing amongst other applicants at applying to a certain school. I would consider the 25th and 75th %ile of your college’s SAT scores, their GPA’s and then rank yourself…but be truthful. generally if you’re in the 50th %ile in your SAT scores and in your GPA, then you have a decent chance at the school, not even considering your Essays and E.C.s</p>