Chance a Homeschooler for MIT please, and I'll chance you back!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>White female from Ohio</p>

<p>GPA doesn't mean much given my schooling, but unweighted, with classes at OSU and online high school, 3.75.</p>

<p>SAT: 2200
Math: 780
Writing: 740
Reading: 680</p>

<p>SAT II:
Math: 780
Physics: 680
Literature: 660 (dunno what happened with these)</p>

<p>Courses: This is the interesting part. I've taken most of my courses at Ohio State, and some at an online high school.</p>

<p>Freshman:
Accelerated Calculus 1, 2, and 3 (OSU) - A
Spanish 101 (OSU) - A
Chemistry for science and engineers (OSU) - B
Science Fiction Literature (online) - A
Energy Transfer and Development (science majors bio course at OSU) - B
Physics for scientists and Engineers 1 - A
Art History (OSU) - B+
Psychology (OSU) A
American Literature (online) -A</p>

<p>Sophomore:
Logic - A
Linear Algebra - B+
Differential Equations - A
Physics 2 and 3 - B+
Regional Geography (OSU) - A-
Spanish 2, 3, and 4 - A
African American Literature (online) - A</p>

<p>Junior:
Analysis 1 (OSU) - A
Analysis 2 and 3 (OSU) - B+
Number Theory 1 and 2 (OSU) - B+
Partal Differential Equations (OSU) - B+
Probability (OSU) -A
C++ programming (OSU) - A
U. S. Government (online) -A
Honors English 3B - A</p>

<p>Senior:
Algebra 1 ,2 ,3 (OSU)
Acting Fundamentals
Vocal Music
Abnormal Psychology
Honors English 4A and 4B (online)
U.S. History (online)
Health (online)
German Literature: Faust</p>

<p>Summer Activites:
Ross Math Program (three summers, once as junior counselor)
Oakwood Leadership Academy
Stanford University Mathematics Camp
Canada/USA MathCamp
Adventure Club Counselor</p>

<p>Work: almost three years as lifeguard</p>

<p>ECs:
3 years of swim team
piano - my whole life
theater - 1 production
NHS - last few years
Girl Scouts - last 4 years, Silver and Gold Award
Book Club - 4 years
Math Circle</p>

<p>Volunteer:
Project Leader at church - annual soup kitchen fundraiser
Small Group Leader for youth Sunday school
OHS volunteer for events
Judge for the Secular Homeschoolers of Central Ohio Science Fair</p>

<p>I know my scores aren't so amazing, but I'm hoping that my education will set me apart. MIT is my top choice but I'd also want to year about Caltech, Brown, Yale, Harvard, Harvey Mudd, Princeton, Duke, Williams, and Bryn Mawr. </p>

<p>Thanks for your time!</p>

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<p>Interesting case, I onder how the whole homeschool/college class thing affects your consideration...
Caltech-Reach (For all)
Brown-Reach (For all)
Yale-Reach (For all)
Harvard-Reach (For all)
Harvey Mudd-Match
Princeton-Reach (For all)
Duke-High Match
MIT-Reach (For all)
Williams-IDK
Bryn Mawr -IDK</p>

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<p>BKHAN doesn't know what he is talking about. You have a math major finished and you are only 18. If that doesn't prove you are really talented then I don't know what does.</p>

<p>You have a great shot at MIT. Bryn Mawr and Harvey Mudd you are probably in. You are probably in at Duke too. With all the Ivies, MIT, Caltech, and williams I'd say...probably harder to get into williams. I would not be surprised if you got into half to 3/4ths of these. I know a guy who finished his math major when he was 18 and he went to yale.</p>

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<p>Wow! I think you've got great shots at all the schools! I actually was home schooled til now (10th grade), and sort of held back, because I didn't want to run out of stuff to do in high school. Now I wish I had done something like you did, though I'm not sure if there are any schools around us that offer such cases. Anyways, the only "weakness" I can see is your SAT II scores (esp LIT), but you'll probably get accepted to all the schools, if you can write good essays.</p>

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<p>Wow is all I can think of atm. While you're SAT II scores may be the only weak point of your app, you really should not be too worked up over those. Writing great essays will usually override mediocre scores any day, IMO. You have great chances at all of these schools, you should get into at least 1/2 of those schools, most notably Duke, Harvey Mudd, and Bryn Mawr as the most probable acceptances.</p>

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<p>probably duke</p>