Chance a junior please? Not sure which colleges are in my reach...Will chance back!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Junior
GPA: 4.0 UW, 4.5 W
Rank: ~65/950 (top 10%)
PSAT: 195 (1950) without prep, taking prep class then SAT in May/June</p>

<p>APs: AP Psych (5), AP Human Geo (5)
Currently Taking: AP Environmental Science, AP US History, AP Lang, AP Art History
Will Take Next Year: AP Gov, AP Comparative Gov, AP Economics, AP Lit, AP Stats (maybe AP Calc, not sure), AP Bio, AP European History</p>

<p>ECs:
-Pres. of Environmental Club
-Sec. of Class
-Sec. of Mentoring Program
-Historian of NHS
-Model UN Delegate
-National Spanish Honor Society member
-FBLA Member
-UIL (Academic)Team
-Theatre Co. member and cast member of school musical
-Working for a law office this summer (will travel internationally with work)
-Founder of non-profit organization in operation for over 5 years</p>

<p>Awards:
-Bronze Medal on National Spanish Exam
-Duke TIP State Recognition
-Kohl's Kids Who Care Regional Award Recipient
-1st Place at UIL Invitational Meet
-Superior Rating at Piano Solo-Fest
-Local titleholder within Miss America Organization, Overall Interview Award, Overall Talent Award, and Community Service Award, Semi-Finalist at State Competition (should I include these awards?)</p>

<p>Not an URM.
Legacy: Tufts, Grandfather graduated from Columbia, but that probably wouldn't count as a legacy :) </p>

<p>Desired Area of Study: Pre-Law Track, anything Writing-related or Liberal Arts (especially interested in Political Science)</p>

<p>So... what range of schools should I be looking into? I need to start narrowing down my top choices but I'm not sure how competitive my app is (especially looking through the forums on CC, haha).</p>

<p>My preference would be either a smaller, liberal arts-oriented school or the honors program of a larger school. </p>

<p>Looking into: (Don't worry, I also have some safeties in mind)
Smith
Emory
Occidental
Pomona
Any of the top liberal arts colleges
Rice
UT Austin (Honors would be great!)
Suggestions? </p>

<p>Thank you! Will chance back anyone who replies. Just link me your post. :)</p>

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<p>bumping10char</p>

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<p>Wow, that’s a great GPA! You did pretty well on the PSAT, so with preparation you should be able to get at least 2150. You definitely are on track for all the colleges you are aiming for! What about Pepperdine? Pomona seems to be a good match for you. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you! I am looking into Pepperdine, I would go if I could get some financial aid. I love California and living near Los Angeles would give me the opportunity to pursue the performing arts, which I am passionate about. </p>

<p>Chancing back now! :)</p>

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<p>Daaam gurlll, you should aim for the stars!! (IVYs) hahah</p>

<p>I def think you should apply to UPenn, Columbia, Durtmoth, Stanford and Duke.
If u get 2200+ on the SAT i think you are pretty much guaranteed into getting into one of those!
Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you Federico! Getting into any of the schools you mentioned would be a dream come true for me. :)</p>

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<p>Looks good, your aim is about right. If you can, it wouldn’t hurt to sprinkle a few Ivies in there :).</p>

<p>Your ECs can still be more solid and you need to do well on your SATs and SAT Subjects. Also, take more AP classes and do well on them</p>

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<p>You’re looking really promising. I’m pretty sure you’re in at most, if not all of those schools. If you can increase your rank to top 5%, your resume would be even stronger.
Chance me back please!</p>

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<p>Thank you rkanan and gazoz918! I appreciate the advice.</p>

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<p>Bump for more college suggestions :)</p>

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<p>You’re class is bigger than my whole high school… Anyways I’d say UPenn and Columbia probably</p>

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<p>Thanks Alabo21! </p>

<p>And haha, yes, my school is huge. I’ve been there for nearly three years and I still meet new people from my class every day.</p>

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<p>bump… :)</p>

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<p>I think you’ll get in at most of your schools listed. But if you’re really shooting for the stars (ivies) I would do something extra that really makes you stand out from the crowd.</p>

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<p>This is a great application, I don’t think you have much to worry about. </p>

<p>What about Barnard? Seems like a good match</p>

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<p>Thank you Alizabeth and besmart (posted back!). :slight_smile: </p>

<p>I will look into Barnard, hadn’t thought about it. Thanks!</p>