A huge reach for me but....

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<p>I plan on applying to Northwestern as a reach. Do you think I even stand even a tiny chance?
3.5/4.0 GPA
Couple APs
Honors not offered at school
Few Pre-AP classes though
Science Olympiad for two years
French Club two years
Volunteer often with Drug action center
nominated to be a D.A.R.E role model, had to decline for personal reasons
Great Upward trend from freshman to senior year
From South GA
Black male
First generation
Low-income( I mean really low, had zero income for freshman and sophomore year)
Worked part time jobs, raking and mowing yards washing cars etc..
Great teacher recommendations </p>

<p>Not to sound whiny but I am from the "hood", raised with a single parent, was homeless for awhile( messed up my grades freshman year) and family didn't have a car so extra-curricular activities were limited. I live in the inner city but I go to school in the county(full of rich kids)</p>

<p>Do you think i stand even a small chance?</p>

<p>Forgot to mention 30ACT</p>

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<p>Hi applegiant
I think your stats are within range, and your assessment of a reach may be accurate. Your life experience/story could push you over the top.
As my daughter had high school friends who shared your life experience, I have a sense of all that you have accomplished. Pat yourself on the back, and continue to follow your dreams.
~APOL-a Mum</p>

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<p>I think you should be able to get in. You are basically who affirmative action is intended to help and it sounds like you’ve really worked hard to earn a spot besides that. If you apply ED (probably not palatable given your finances) you would almost certainly get in. If you apply RD, I still think you are highly likely to get in.</p>

<p>Make sure to, as stated below, to make clear all that you included in this post. Also make sure to clearly express why you’re interested in NU in the “Why NU?” essay.</p>

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<p>there is always a chance ;)</p>

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<p>thxs guys, ill be sure to apply so wish me luck! Again thxs for all the support.</p>

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<p>You definitely should apply!!</p>

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<p>Good luck! I think you have a great shot, just remember to only apply to schools you can afford or that will pay for you based on your need.</p>

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<p>Your “numbers” and ECs alone might paint a dim picture, but your personal story, URM status and geography could be compelling.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>@AppleGiant</p>

<p>You should really contact NU Ambassadors, which is pretty much an African-American student recruitment organization. If you begin corresponding with them, I am positive they will give you a lot of great advice and information, not to mention they might have a say during admissions processes. </p>

<p>Here is their homepage: [NU</a> Ambassadors, Office of Undergraduate Admission - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/ambassadors/]NU”>Ambassadors: Undergraduate Admissions - Northwestern University)</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Make sure you make your life story known in your essays</p>