CHANC! (low GPA) But will chance back!

<p>Alright so I already know these are going to be a reach (if anything) for me, but I wouldn't feel right without at least making one thread for my chances.</p>

<p>Schools:
Northwestern
Reed
U Penn
U of Illinois
Penn State
Northeastern</p>

<p>and also all of the UCs</p>

<p>GPA: (Academic) 3.1 UW
But since I am applying to Either School of Engineering or WCAS for Physics/Engineering, it helps that aside from one semester of Bio I have all (solid) As in my science courses.
College GPA: 4.0
SAT: (I'm going to retake this for about a 2150) CR:730 M: 680 W:610
SAT II's Math: 620 Chemistry: 690 (I could retake this for a WAY higher score)
I am planning on also taking the ACT which I should do MUCH better on.</p>

<p>My GPA is mainly low for 2 D's my junior year, but I explain this in my essay, in that I had to move to another school and lived without parents for my junior year.</p>

<p>My essays are amazing, they show real hardship and true perseverance in overcoming them. I have been told this by plenty of unbiased critiques.
I have not written my "Why NU" or "Why Reed" essays yet, but I am trying to plan a visit to them before I write it, and I am confident that this essay will also stand out well.</p>

<p>I am definitely need based, living with an unemployed teacher-single mother, who is keeping the house solely with a combination of retirement and unemployment. I am also part Native American +1/16 (some from both sides of my family)</p>

<p>My ECs:</p>

<p>Football 9th 10th 11th 12th For Jr. and Senior year I was starting nose tackle on varsity defense. Held a leadership roll, and positive letters from coaches</p>

<p>Wrestling 9th 10th 11th 12th I was JV Captain (2x) Varsity Captain (2x), Won "Most Inspirational Wrestler" Award, League 1st place (2x) Varsity Letter(2x)</p>

<p>Track and Field 10th 11th 12th Varsity (2x) Junior year I held the fastest 110m hurdle time on the team</p>

<p>Competition Cheerleading 11th Varsity team I heard it helps chances, so I would be willing to do it. I was considered exceptional by my team (which is ranked.)</p>

<p>California World History Project - A regional event exactly like model UN, with 13 school participating. I was elected our school's introductory speaker, in the forum had my country's resolution passed, and in the final speeches I was voted by our group (100 or so college and high school students) to be the primary speaker, who presented our resolution to the entire project.</p>

<p>Interned at UCLA's Plasma Physics Lab- Worked with UCLA's Plasma Physics director: Dr. Gekelman researching with/building a Tokamak.</p>

<p>(counts as job experience) Was head counselor for my city's sports camp. Over saw +30 kids at a time. Have letter of req from administrator</p>

<p>Will be a Science Camp counselor for the 6th grade classes of two different elementary schools</p>

<p>Awards:
Junior year: Had the highest score on the Chemistry 1st semester final in the entire high school.</p>

<p>Junior year: Had the highest score on the Chemistry final in the entire high school</p>

<p>Your ECs are very good, it’s just the GPA and SAT bringing you down…</p>

<p>Northwestern - mid- to low-reach, depending on how much you raise your SAT score
Reed - don’t know
U Penn - same as Northwestern
U of Illinois - match
Penn State - same as Northwestern, but probably match I think (not that familiar with Penn State)
Northeastern - same as Northwestern</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/818137-chance-me-emory-columbia-yale-etc-will-chance-back.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/818137-chance-me-emory-columbia-yale-etc-will-chance-back.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>haha hey thanks</p>

<p>also, shameless bump</p>

<p>Northwestern- low-mid reach
Reed-N/A
U Penn- Mid-High Reach
U of Illinois-In
Penn State-In
Northeastern- low-mid reach</p>

<p>CHANCE ME!!
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816403-little-unsure-chances-2.html#post1063596829[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816403-little-unsure-chances-2.html#post1063596829&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>NW- Slight reach
Reed- high match
Penn- reach
U of I- low match
Penn State- low match
Northeastern- low match</p>

<p>Chance me back?</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/818331-please-chance-me-rice-ed-i-promise-ill-will-chance-you-back-asap.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/818331-please-chance-me-rice-ed-i-promise-ill-will-chance-you-back-asap.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Oh btw, I also am taking a somewhat rigorous course load this year</p>

<p>AP Physics
AP Stats
AP Calculus</p>

<p>Wait so is high reach, better or worse than low reach?</p>

<p>I think I’ve heard it both ways</p>

<p>bump!</p>

<p>could someone please answer my question?</p>

<p>Other than U Penn, I think you have a med to high chance of getting into your choices. </p>

<p>U Penn is Ivy League (as you probably know) and is pretty hard to get in. There, I would say you have a lower chance of getting in but still reachable with your great EC </p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/819957-ill-chance-you-back-even-if-you-insult-me.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/819957-ill-chance-you-back-even-if-you-insult-me.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>your ECs are very strong… you show that youre committed! the leadership roles are very important too. getting your SAT up would help a lot, but i’d say that you have a 50% chance for most of your schools (UPenn being the exception). I’m confident you’ll get into one or more, especially if you’re essays are from the heart. You just need to show them that you’re more than your statistics!</p>

<p>please chance me back!</p>

<p>My only suggestion is to increase your gpa because that is the only thing that is hurting you. Everything else about you is great :-). If you can do this, I believe you will be admitted to all. Chance me? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816473-chance-aa-female-elite-schools-updated-stats.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816473-chance-aa-female-elite-schools-updated-stats.html&lt;/a&gt; <—Also include Yale with the other chance schools</p>