Chance a First-Generation Student?

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<p>I am applying Brown and am curious about this because I think it’s a longshot. Would you consider Brown, based on what you read about me below, to be a reach school still? What do you all think of my chances at getting in, since most people in my community think that I have a good shot for some reason? I want the bias to no longer be there. I’m applying to other schools, some that I am a bit more competitive of getting into. But Brown is one of my top choices (I’m not even sure what my Dream school is) and I hope I get in.</p>

<p>Info:
Low-income
Hispanic
First in Family to go to College</p>

<p>Academics:
Weighted GPA: 4.03 (might go up to a 4.05 with a grade change)
Unweighted GPA: 3.69 (might go up to a 3.72 with a grade change)
GPA 3.3 my first semester freshmen year, but has been rising over time. GPA went from a 4.5 to a 4.1 my Junior year, though, because of an overwhelming amount of extracurriculars.</p>

<p>AP’s:
AP Euro 10th grade: 4
AP English 11th grade: 5
AP US History 11th grade: 5
AP Biology 11th grade: 3
AP Government 12th grade
AP Physics 1 12th grade
AP Calculus AB 12th grade
AP Psychology 12th grade
AP Macroeconomics (Test only, self studying)</p>

<p>Testing:
SAT 2030 highest score, the following are both scores (CR: 640, 620/ Math: 710, 750/ Writing: 600, 660)
SAT Math 1: 620
SAT Bio Molecular: 600
SAT Math 2 Pending
SAT Bio Ecological Pending
SAT AP U.S. History Pending
ACT: 32 highest score, the following are both scores (CR: 32, 33/ Math: 33, 31/ Writing: 32, 33/ Science: 32, 33)</p>

<p>Honors:

  1. Principal Honor Roll, 10-11
  2. Tiger Woods Foundation OC-CAN Scholar, 11, 12, Post-graduate
  3. Top 8 from High School in Local Chemist Olympiad Competition, 10
  4. AP Scholar with Honor, 11
  5. Finals - Track, Hurdles, for the 110 meters and 300 meters.9, 10.</p>

<p>Extracerriculars:

  1. Bros, Bros is a brotherhood to send minority students to college. I have completed 125.5 community service (CS) hours in this club. Senior Rep 9-12
  2. Project SAY, PSAY is meant to raise one’s leadership skills.This includes public speaking, community service, and sports. I completed 37.5 CS hours in this club. 9-12
  3. Raising Student Voices and Participation, Raising Student Voices & Participation has students host summits that involve the whole school to come up and plan a change for their campus. 11-12
  4. UC Irvine Pre-Med Mentorship Program, It is meant to get students better acquainted with the health profession and to conduct research on a medical issue, where I chose anorexia. 11th grade
  5. OC Community Congregation Organization, A non-profit who tries to raise the voter turnout among minorities who don’t vote and who attempt to get legislation pass that would lead to more of a Democratic City/State. 12th Grade
  6. National Honors Society-Treasurer, Event Planner, NHS serves to honor those students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship and service. I was Assistant Treasurer in 11th grade. 10-12
  7. California Parks and Recreation Society, I provided a one hour presentation on stress and time management to a group of students and adults. 11th grade
  8. ASB - Public Relations, Class of 2015 Treasurer, I was in charge of the supplies and advertisement. I was also in charge of all financial issues of Prom. I completed 32.5 CS hours in ASB.
  9. Tiger Woods Foundation – OC-CAN Scholar, Scholar, A selective program for high-achieving students with an emphasis on college access and success. 11-12
  10. California Scholarship Federation, CSF seeks to recognize students living in the state of California who possess high academic standards. 10-12</p>
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<p>Brown is a reach school for every applicant. So yes it is a reach school for you.</p>