Can I get into.....?

[TPCshepard]

<p>I am currently a junior in high school, and am looking at colleges (majoring in biology). I am not really sure where I fit in, or what schools I can get into.</p>

<p>Please help me access my ability to get into the following schools (with and without early decision):</p>

<p>Brown University
Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
MIT</p>

<p>Some info about me:</p>

<p>Demographics:
I am a suburban, white, upper middle class male living in New Jersey. My parents are married and I have two brothers who attended college (Temple and PSU)</p>

<p>Transcript:
-Straight A’s all through high school, mostly high A’s.
-Tied for 1st in class of ~375, GPA 4.7 (4.0 unweighted)
-Most rigorous courses possible, including 9 APs between 11th and 12th grade
-Dropped lunch to take extra AP science class, two years of Spanish</p>

<p>Test Scores:
-800 Math SAT, 2250 BEST combined score (~2150 actual)
-Taking subject tests in biology & chemistry in May</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-This summer I will be working at my brother’s neuro lab at Temple, possibly attending NJ Governor’s School of Sciences (pending acceptance)
-Few school-associated activities, including Science League, NHS, involved in ECs as underclassman but severe budget cuts eliminated most of them
-Enrolled in Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth for 2 years in middle school, not sure if this will help JHU odds
-Very little volunteer work</p>

<p>Awards:
-A few minor awards, the best of which is the School Board’s certificate of excellence, rarely awarded to juniors but given to me for my math SAT score</p>

<p>Any insight would be VERY appreciated
:)</p>

[theleakers]

<p>what is your major ???</p>

[wadawada]

<p>“majoring in biology.” hahaha</p>

[notanengineer]

<p>You have a decent shot at those listed schools; they would be considered “reaches” (although they would be considered as such for most applicants, as they are all very competitive). Just make sure that you apply to some other good matches and safeties. Your grades and tests are very good. Your ECs are what might hold you back from schools like these, but your essays are an opportunity to mitigate that.</p>