<p>Hatsya, thanks for the additional explanation. One more suggestion for you: go (re)visit the campuses you’ve applied to, and arrange to talk to some professors in the chem department. Since you’re aiming at grad school within a couple of years, you’ll need to get a jump on forging relationships with undergrad professors. Find out about opportunities for getting involved with research, and confirm that you’ll actually be able to finish in two years (or three).</p>