Hey guys, I’m a student from Louisiana applying SCEA to Tulane very soon. Tulane is my top choice and I’m concerned about my chances due to my GPA so I’d like to know how I can expect to fare as well as the kind of merit aid I could possibly receive. Thanks!
Intended major: B.S. in Architecture
School: Most rigorous curriculum at #9 school in my state
Stats:
GPA: 3.4 UW / 4.14 W
ACT: 34
AP: 4 (English Lang., French Lang., Art History), 3 (U.S. History)
College dual-enrollment GPA: 4.0
Senior Year Courses: 4 APs (Physics 1, European History, Env. Science, English Lit)
ECs:
Co-Editor-in-Chief of School Newspaper
National Honor Society
Key Club (175+ service hours)
Tutor underprivileged kids at Lighthouse Program through Volunteers of America (current School Ambassador)
Varsity Cross Country (10th-11th)
Varsity Track (10th)
Awards/Honors:
Scholar Athlete Award
AP Scholar with Honor
Score of “excellent” in French III Extemporaneous Speaking at State Literary Rally
Bronze medal in Level IV of Le Grand Concours
Thanks in advance. Also, if accepted, I’m very interested in staying in Wall for my freshman and sophomore years. Is the selection completely random, or if not what can I do to help secure my spot?