<p>Well, to somebody's scale. I'm not that good. But i need some suggestions for my next year's app.</p>
<p>Umm. So, me, pretty much a math girl. Took AP calc BC at school, got a 5 and AP stats, physics, chemistry, macro eco pretty much based on self studying(cuz school doesn't offer)and all got 5.
last year AMC 10B got a 132 and a 6 on the AIME.
This year AMC 12B got a 127.
SAT is what i'm worrying about. I only got a 2100(770math, 730 writing, 600 reading) but i will take it again and boost it up.
SAT subject test. Ok ish. 790 chem, 800 math 1, 800 math 2
Lack of EC and community services maybe. EC: violin: state best youth orchestra, state solo got into state. Community services: go to take care of the elderly from time to time, ish..
Leadership: School Math team team captain, led the science team got no.5 in the state in Jets( well, number.5 sucks! ) </p>
<p>And that's all! None research with professors none speciality in english(writing, poems, etc.) none science fair stuff. (well, i did a computer science one(i'm good at C++ and database,etc.) actually but my stupid teacher missed the deadline of registration)</p>
<p>But, the point is i'm math lover!!!
So i'm thinking abt applying for a college specialized in science and technology and hopefully have good math program. I will major in APPLIED MATH, maybe. Thnk you so much!!!!</p>
<p>-Is size a factor?
-Do you want professors to do the teaching?
-Is weather a factor?
-Are research opportunities essential?
-Is location an issue?
-Do you have a specific budget?
-Do you find a private or public school to be more preferable?</p>
<p>I can tell you love math from your grammar… ;)</p>
<p>Anyways, look into tech schools. They’re dying to get girls, much like their student populations, and they offer good aid. Also, I’d do MIT as a reach: your gender may put the school within your range.</p>
<p>YES!Somebody relies!
-I don’t really care the sz i can accept liberal arts even, if it’s a good one.
-It’s a bit confusing. It’s true i hope i can do a certain amout of research with the prefessor though
-No. The only factor is whether is a good and suitable(math programs) college.
-No really. But i do expect a bit
-No.
-No.money is not a problem if it’s a good one,
-No.</p>
<p>It’s true! but Hey@Sorry, i was typing really fast, so forgive me for my stupid uses.
At least i missed only one on the SAT writing portion! lol… But for my essay, i got a 7…Don’t make fun of me!!!</p>
<p>Gourman Report ranking for undergraduate applied math:
Harvard
U Chicago
UC Berkeley
Brown
U Wisconsin Madison
Columbia
Yale
UCLA
Caltech
Purdue
UC San Diego
Northwestern
Carnegie Mellon
Johns Hopkins
UVA
U Colorado Boulder</p>
<p>Well, i actually want to know. Considering my grades my SAT my ECs, etc, etc. what college am i able to get into? If with a good resume and a good recomm.</p>
<p>Your grades & sat scores are pretty high! You seem like a smart person! I’m not too familiar with out of state colleges ( I live in CA) but here are the ones in California that I would reccomend:</p>
<p>That…is a pretty high AMC score. Wow. The trick is finding colleges that will overlook your weakness in CR for your math talent. Not many girls interested in applied math so that will work in your favor as well. Are you Asian? What state do you live in?</p>
<p>No one’s making fun of you for your essay score, trust me. :> I got an 8 the first time I took the SAT and I consider myself pretty good at writing–it’s all a matter of whether you know what they’re looking for. I found AcademicHacker’s essay method really helpful for that. It got me to an 11 essay. </p>
<p>Also try xiggi’s prep method (same forum) to raise your CR score. If you can get it into the mid-700 range (730+, preferably 750+) you put yourself in-range, SAT-wise, for some of the Ivies up there. How is your GPA and rank?</p>
<p>No science & math college list is complete without Caltech I don’t think they will care about your lopsidedness, but your level of math is common there, so you’ll have to put your best foot forward in the essay and show them that you have a lot of passion for what you do. It may also help, if there’s a university near you, to inquire with a few math/CS professors about doing research with them this summer–it’s still not too late! This kind of thing can really help your app, especially if you also submit your project to Siemens and Intel (and especially if you win something :P). But regardless I think you’re in with a shot. </p>
<p>Of the schools on m4dskillz’s list, I think Chicago (which is of course the most awesome school in the history of ever) may also be inclined to overlook the low CR score. Maybe CMU, too, since it’s more of a techie school. Not sure about Johns Hopkins or Northwestern, and I’ll let someone more knowledgeable weigh in on the UC schools, but you should be good at Colorado, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Also consider Georgia Tech and Maryland. Case Western?</p>
<p>The Ivies, of course, are big reaches unless you can get your CR up.</p>
<p>First, thank you so much for your answer.
I thought through it a little bit just now. Ya, maybe i should and have to get my CR up, hopefully around mid700! As well as my essay.
Then speaking of college choosing, i think it’s so true that “The trick is finding colleges that will overlook your weakness in CR for your math talent. Not many girls interested in applied math” Combining your advice and schrizto’s, i did a bit research on several colleges. and the following are several my favs: Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, Harvey Mudd, Chicago, wisconsin. Well, personally, i also crazily love Northwestern. Harvey Mudd would be a good choice considering the student body, they want to balance it! yay!
Ya, i may take your advice seriously and try to find a research opportunity during summer. But the problem is, actually my local best college(not good in the nation) already has promised me full ride due to my “outstanding” math. It would be kinda embarrasing if i ask for a research. :[
On my GPA and ranking part, ummm. i used to go to an extremely tough school and didn’t get a super good grade, which may hurt me a bit. (Around a 3.8* GPA,w/out AP) But now, my school is totally an opposite, so 3.98 GPA(muffed History one semester. B+), ranking top2 out of 100 student body.(tiny school…)
And, i donot think it’s possible for me to do a research and submit it to Siemens and Intel. I am kinda losing confidence for my school and even if i get in it and win something, it will be already passed the admission deadline.ish?
Btw, i don’t even expect ivies! lol.
Thank you all the way! Helped me a lot</p>
<p>If you love Northwestern, then absolutely apply! The rest of the list looks good, although you may want to add a financial safety if you don’t want to go to the school that’s offering you a free ride. I think you have a legitimate shot at all these schools.</p>
<p>Siemens semifinalist/regional finalist announcements actually come before most RD deadlines, in either October or November (I forget). Intel announcements come in late January, but that’s not too late to send colleges an update. But whether you submit to those competitions, I do encourage you to do research. It’s not just for college admissions: it’s a good way to get out there in the field and learn how this all works, especially since you might well be doing it someday. (Occasionally people find that they don’t like it, and that upsets their plans a bit, ha.) And it’s fun. Don’t think of it as embarrassing–believe it or not, you might be doing the professor a favor, too. My mother is a professor too, and she’s expected to do a certain amount of “community outreach,” which, yes, can include having a high school student intern with you.</p>
<p>Hey, thank you! Hmm, well, ya, but i have another question actually. I prefer to do a research with the professor during school days (not the summer time). Mama has already signed me up for several mathcamps and i might not be able to have spare time for such a project during summer. So i’m wondering if that works?
And, umm, i went through that webpage just now! It’s kinda like mit’s RSI, isn’t it! It’s so cool! THnk you for letting me know! But is it just for seniors and college freshmen, cuz they keep mentioning that apply for both NW and ISD? well, probably i misunderstood a bit.
Oh,ya, another question(sorry for keeping bothering you…thnx man!). For all those colleges you suggest me, i found they are all kind of inclined to the engineering field. And it seems like their study body are inclined to be imbalanced. So does that give me a greater chance hopefully?</p>
<p>ISP is something you apply to as a hs senior (it requires a separate application in addition to the NU supplement) and it is a program to be completed in college over four years (or three). </p>
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<p>Yes, it should give you better chances as a female good at math.</p>
I don’t think they will care about your lopsidedness, but your level of math is common there, so you’ll have to put your best foot forward in the essay and show them that you have a lot of passion for what you do. It may also help, if there’s a university near you, to inquire with a few math/CS professors about doing research with them this summer–it’s still not too late! This kind of thing can really help your app, especially if you also submit your project to Siemens and Intel (and especially if you win something :P). But regardless I think you’re in with a shot. </p>
Plus, you have a great score anyways!!!</p>