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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 ended freshman year miserably, with a 3.51 UW/ 4.11 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 am probably going to get a B in AP Biology, and I might also get one in Honors Physics.
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 3.7 by the start of junior year. My weighted GPA will be much higher, though not outstanding. Do I need a reality check?</p>
<p>I personally think you are fine.
Your academics are really excellent. Just keep trying to improve, and everything will be fine. (: You have impressive awards. But remeber, there are THOUSANDS that apply to Ivys who are equally impressive, and may be rejected.
Good luck with everything!</p>
<p>I’m very confused on how you completely skipped AP Calc unless you meant you took AP Calc BC over summer. Multi as a sophomore is pretty much unheard of (heck, multi as a high school student is just rare in general). Freshman year is important (like all grades are), but isn’t a make-or-break year (like junior year imo). You still have time and with such great scores on your SATs already (which will save you SO much stress junior year) and ECs, work on building your GPA up a little bit. Then you are more than a qualified candidate, but that does not guarantee you admissions to any of the ivies. You are definitely on the right track, though, so just keep going!! :)</p>
<p>Multivariable as a sophomore is amazing. If you intend on anything math/science-related, that is a big plus. If you have any interest, I recommend that you take AP Chemistry and then move on to organic chemistry; it seems you’re more than up to the challenge.</p>
<p>Very few students take such advanced courses as early as you are. (I took multivariable and orgo this year, and I felt that getting to those courses was one of my best “selling points.”) Focus on and do well in those classes, and you should be a stellar applicant.</p>
<p>Edit- Yes, you need a reality check. Here it is- barely anyone takes advanced classes as early as you are; your chances are better than those of most applicants!</p>
<p>Well if you’re really that brilliant you should be able to understand your chances at an ivy or brown. Your numbers are higher than mine. Youre on quite the academic track but dont forget about nonacademics. And no one can say much more than that but good job, good luck. Its unnecessary to ask for chances again when you’re getting ready to apply especially because we dont know what your essays are like so chance threads are just to give you a pat on the back</p>
<p>lol ok. thanks for the input!</p>