Can I get into Rochester Econs?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Rochester
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<p>I am an Indian Citizen who lived in Singapore for 10 years and have shifted to Houston, TX last year. I am now a senior, am looking at my options, and have decided that I will most likely double major in Business and Economics. My Class Rank is weak, due to transfer of credits from a different system, and my ECs are weak for my Junior year due to the shift.</p>

<p>Indian Citizen,Male, Greencard holder, Texas resident, lived in Singapore From 1997-2007</p>

<p>Academics
GPA: 3.89/4.0 (UW)
: 6.32/6.5 (W)
Large, fairly competitive high school (top 7% have perfect GPAs)
Ranked 15% (74/469)</p>

<p>SAT Scores: Composite: 2110
• Critical Reading: 730
• Math: 760
• Writing: 620</p>

<p>ECs
• Cricket Team in Singapore, National Champions
• Member of the Executive Council in the Drama Club in Singapore
• Wrote/Acted/Directed two award winning plays "Wannabe Terrorists" and "13 minutes on the subway"
• National Honors Society
• Filmaking Society</p>

<p>TALENTS
• Odyssey of the Mind World champion and Silver medalist (represented Singapore)
• Writer-Director of short film “Denouement”</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER WORK
• Performed in a play for local orphanage
• Volunteered as Videographer for local Church (I am not Christian) 4hrs/week for a year
• Filmed Public Service announcements in Singapore
• Replanted Rain forests and cleaned out Old Folks Home in Sarawak, Malaysia</p>

<p>HONORS
• Invited to University of Texas- Austin’s “Honors Colloquium” as one of the top students in the state
• Recommended by Principal for Introduction to Microeconomics in Houston Community College (course not offered in High School).
• Bilingual: Fluent in Hindi (‘A’ in Cambridge “O” level Examinations) & English</p>

<p>Essay
Humorous and hopefully unique</p>

<p>Also, would you rate Rochester as a reach, match or safety?</p>

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<p>You look like a good match. You should take two SAT subject tests. Don’t be afraid to apply at some “reach” schools (Ivy’s etc.) because you have a chance. Your class ranking will hurt you at the top schools as you are not in the top 10% and the rest of your stats are mediocre for the top tier.</p>

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<p>Remember that Rochester does not have an undergraduate major in business. You can take classes at the Simon School, and there are some certificate progams, but no major.</p>

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<p>what is strong and what is weak? Could you suggest other matches that are strong in econs?</p>

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<p>Nothing strong, nothing weak…just another average UR applicant.</p>