Admissions Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I was wondering about my chances at some of the schools I'm considering applying. These include UC Berkeley, Stanford, and at least one Ivy. Basically I'm wondering about my chances in some of the more selective universities. I realize that the odds aren't particularly good for anybody but I want to make sure I'm on the right track.
Test Scores and GPA
- 4.0 unweighted gpa
- 4.72 weighted gpa
- 34 ACT Composite, 8 on the essay
- SAT Total 2120
- 730 Math
- 700 English
- 670 Writing, with an 8 on the essay</p>

<p>I recently took SAT Math 2 and U.S. History and expect to get an 800 on math and high 700 on US. </p>

<p>I'm not sure on my exact class rank but it's around #5 right now. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars
- Four years of Track and Cross Country (not varsity though)
- 3 yrs NHS with one yr as treasurer
- Cycling Club for 1 yr, (recently founded)
- on track for 150+ hrs of community service, wide variety of activities.
- planning to join speech and debate my senior year
-CSF for all four years</p>

<p>Any thoughts on my chances would be great. </p>

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<p>Are you applying to “just one ivy” for the sake of it? </p>

<p>Id say your chances are average/low average. Nothing stands out aside from your GPA. Try to strengthen your ECs by getting leadership positions in the ones you already have. Joining the team as a senior might not do anything for your admissions chances. The school you have the best shot at getting into is Berkeley if in state.</p>

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<p>I agree, although you will have somewhat of a chance at Berkeley and Stanford, you should definitely be sure to apply to more matches and safeties as well because your EC’s don’t stand out greatly.</p>

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<p>Yeah those were most of my reaches. I just wanted to make sure that I had any sort of shot at getting in. I’m going to definitely work on improving my ECs, but I’m worried there’s not too much I can do at this point. Thank you for your input. </p>