Chance a Native American sophomore!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey everyone I have already made several "How am I doing so far?" threads in the College Admissions forum, but I thought I would throw it all together and get some different opinions as it seems different people post on different boards...I will try to make it as interesting as possible and I am hoping for ANY help and advice everyone here can give me. Many of you are top college students, parents, or are experienced in college admissions so I greatly value your opinions. </p>

<p>Here are the schools I am planning visits to my junior year (If I am still interested) and the major (s) I am interested in pursuing as I know some schools are more competitive with different majors. </p>

<p>-Dartmouth (Economics)
-Williams (Economics, Geology)
-Amherst (Economics, Geology)
-Stanford (Economics, Petroleum Engineering)
-Harvard (Economics, Statistics)
-New York University (Finance, Actuary Science)
-Columbia University (Economics and Philosophy)
-Princeton University (Financial Engineering, Economics)
-Georgetown University (Finance, International Business, Possibly SFS)
-University of Texas Business Honors Program (Finance, Geology)
-University of Pennsylvania: Wharton School (Finance, Actuary Science)
-University of Tulsa (Energy Management)</p>

<p>About Me: </p>

<p>-Native American Male (Under represented minority) from Oklahoma (Under represented state?) </p>

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<li>Attend a somewhat/ not too competitive high school (compared to the high schools I hear about on this website) However, It IS a magnet school. </li>
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<p>Academics: </p>

<p>-I got about a 3.5 (4.0w)freshman year, however, this year I am currently getting a 3.8 (4.4w) and should be able to attain it. I see no problem in keeping a 3.8 and even a 4.6(w) the next two years. </p>

<p>-Scores: I plan to begin studying for the SAT and ACT after holiday break this year. I would love to get a 33 (sibling rivalry) but would be pleased with a 32. I SHOULD be able to attain national merit coming from a non-competitive state.</p>

<p>Extra Cirriculars: </p>

<p>-Tennis. UTSA state, regional, and national level player (NATIONAL RANKING). So far I am a 2 year varsity captain and plan on being a 4 year captain. I see this as a big accomplishment. </p>

<p>-Student Council/Leadership. Student council co-chair this year, and it is very likely I will be Stuco Vice President next year and then very, very likely I will be Stuco President senior year. I am a district student council member (from one of the strongest districts in the nation). I will/have attended BASIC and ADVANCED leadership programs and I will have attended the National Student Council Confrence AT LEAST once, hopefully twice. </p>

<p>-Native American stuff. Not really a specific program or anything but I have worked with many natives in poverty since I have been young. I have worked at reservations, native foster homes, and tribal centers- I mainly get donations and help with wellness and things like that. I am a member of the American Indian Movement (AIM). </p>

<p>That is all I can think of and thank you for reading. I greatly appreciate everyone's help!</p>

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<p>since you're only a sophomore and don't have scores, it's hard to determine your actual chances.</p>

<p>with that said, I'd recommend that you improve your GPA and, if you're good enough at tennis, start establishing relationships with coaches at some of those schools.</p>

<p>you seem like a potentially strong applicant. good luck :D</p>

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<p>Thanks tickytock. I really appreciate your advice! I am trying my best to improve my GPA and I feel I have done well so far as I have gone from a 3.5(uw), 4.0(w) to a 3.8 and a 4.4.</p>

<p>I am unsure if I want to play tennis in college, however, the possibility is there!</p>

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<p>the native american thing is a big hook. i have native american friend and she has a 3.5 gpa, and class rank 100/400, and 1800 sats, and she is applying to dartmouth ed. so if you have a 3.8 gpa and 2100 sat/32 act i think you will be set.</p>

<p>but its really hard to know your exact chances when you are this young. you really need to be at least a junior who has taken the SAT/ACT and finished your first semester before we can really tell.</p>

<p>when i was a sophomore (im now a senior), i had a 3.9 gpa and i wanted to be a history major at the University of Washington. then my dad died and my grades have gone down to a 3.7, and i want to be a biology major at a small LAC. so things can change over time. chance threads are basically irrelevant at this age.</p>

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<p>Thanks andrea. I know things change,however, I have always had a devoted interest to business. I feel that business and economics will probably be what I pursue, but like you said, you never know. </p>

<p>I forgot to add, I hope to attend LEAD summer business institute.</p>

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<p>Come on, I know you want to talk to a Native American! I mean, how many have you talked to?</p>

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<p>yeah, but no scores, i don't know</p>

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<p>No scores + 2 more years in high school = I wonder what tomorrow's weather is?</p>

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<p>dude, you need to get off of CC and chill. we really can't start saying ANYTHING until you get some scores and a concrete 3-year GPA.</p>

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<p>Get off CC.</p>

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<p>
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2100 sat/32 act

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<p>2100 = 31
2200 = 32</p>

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<p>You absolutely need some documentation regarding your heritage, along with a Identification number for any tribal affiliations. Without these colleges may not take your heritage as a hook.</p>

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<p>What could possibly be wrong with his GPA? 3.8 isn't good enough? If so, I'm screwed, because mine is below 3.0.</p>

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<p>Are Native Americans more desired than any other URMs?</p>

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<p>you're a sophomore mannnn. relax :)</p>

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<p>
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Are Native Americans more desired than any other URMs?

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<p>yeah, i think so.</p>

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<p>Native American + Not Stupid = In Everywhere.</p>

<p>Yeah, people are going to bash me for saying that. But seriously, that's pretty much the truth. Native Americans are more desired than ANY other URM (more advantage than even blacks/Latinos).</p>

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<p>yeah, i agree with amb3r.</p>