Admission chances

<p>I was wondering what my chances were of gaining admission to Carnegie. By the time I graduate I would have taken 6 AP courses and the rest honors classes. My UW GPA is 4.0 so I figure my weighted is much higher. I've only taken the SAT once and have already registered for a second test and am practicing hard to raise my scores, which I am confident can happen, but for now I have 560 critical (very low i know), 640 math, 630 writing. I have never been a great test taker but my transcript certainly places me in the top 10 students of 350 at a demanding private school. </p>

<p>Additonally, I really am one of the most involved students in my school. I am an active member of SADD, ProLife, Social Concerns, Youth Group, and an advanced academic program in which I tutored inner-city kids in hopes of them attaining higher learning opportunities. I have also been a Homeroom Representative for four years and a Student Council member for my entire high school career. On student council I am even on the executive board and have served as recording secretary and executive vice president. I was also a Model UN delegate, and have worked at the RI State House as a Senate Page for over a year. </p>

<p>Furthermore, I am sure my essays and recommendations will be adequate and strengthened by my rising junior and senior summers in which I volunteered at my Church, went on the Global Young Leaders Conference, and attended a week of HOBY training. I have even volunteered at Bryant University in the health services department, which will support my desire to go PreMed. </p>

<p>I know my test scores need work, but I feel as if I have a very strong transcript to send Carnegie. (I have also won many awards involving honors, NHS,Spanish Placement, leadership, student of the month (4 times!), etc.)However, when it comes to applying to college I always feel as if I am second guessing myself. Do I have a shot at getting in to the university, what are my chances, and if they are not high is it a waste to apply? I am really looking for honest opinions and any suggestions at all would be so helpful. Thank you!</p>

<p>what is your intended major/school you are applying to?</p>

<p>I want to be a doctor so I will probably major in psychology then go on to med school</p>

<p>I'd say you have a pretty good chance. Your academics and EC's are good. And like you said, if you bring up your test scores you should have a great chance of getting in, especially to HSS for Psychology. What are your SAT 2 scores by the way?</p>

<p>If you want to go to med school, you should look into their Health Professions Program (which is something additional you enroll into).</p>

<p>Health</a> Professions Program</p>

<p>Being honest, your test scores right now are too low, even for H&SS. Applying is never a waste IMHO, but I believe CMU will be a reach for you.</p>

<p>thanks everyone for the feedback! CMU is my reach school, but I am confident I can bring my scores up so for now thats what I'll focus on.</p>

<p>For HSS, top essays and/or applying ED will increase your chances. So will scheduling an interview and showing interest in the school. Retaking your SATs will probably be the most helpful if you get better scores.</p>