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<p>Hi all!</p>

<p>I'm a sophomore at a highly competitive school in New Jersey. I took the SAT II Math IC and IIC in middle school, and got a 770 and an 800 on them, respectively. I also took the
SAT I test in the 8th grade an got a 2200. Freshman year, I had one of the heaviest course-loads in my grade, taking Honors Precalculus, Honors Biology, and Honors Chemistry, while taking Honors wherever I could. However, I got a B in honors chemistry freshman year, ending the year with a miserably, with a 3.83 UW/ 4.5ish W. Being a glutton for punishment, I skipped AP Calculus BC over the summer, taking Honors Multivariable Calculus sophomore year, as well as AP Biology, Honors Physics, and a bunch of other Honors classes. I got all A's sophomore year.
I am a tournament-level chess player, with a USCF rating of about 1520. I have been playing chess all my life. I received a gold medal at the NJ Science Olympiad state tournament. I was also part of the team that placed 1st there. I am an avid participant in my science and math clubs, having done well in Mandelbrot, AMC and PUMAC (Princeton University Math Competition). Is there anything at all that can be done? I project my GPA will be at around a 3.95 by the end of senior year. My weighted GPA will be much higher, though not outstanding. I took the SAT fresh year and got a 2320. </p>

<p>What do you guys think?</p>

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<p>have read two threads on Caltech. If not please follow this link to the two threads. Most of your questions will be answered.</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/1182824-suugest-reading-two-threads-before-you-post-chance-me-caltech-type-request.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/1182824-suugest-reading-two-threads-before-you-post-chance-me-caltech-type-request.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>same here as i posted at mit thread.</p>