Chance a poor, lost soul, and I'll chance you back! (organized stats)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am a 17 year old Asian in his senior year of a competitive and very large, diverse high school in IL (4100 students split between a fresh/soph campus and a junior/senior campus) (by the way, is "senior" supposed to be capitalised?)</p>

<p>Chances at:
Northwestern University (only school that recommends subject tests, and it recommends 3)
University of Chicago (only considers subject tests)
University of Michigan
University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana</p>

<p>My current school includes physical education in the GPA. Also, in IL, PE is a required course all four years of high school (you can opt out, but I did not take advantage of that by taking it over the summer 5 hours a day for several weeks).
At my previous school, I took the most rigorous courses except for Honors Spanish (I sort of regret not doing that now).
At this school, I am also taking the most rigorous courses.</p>

<p>GPA UW: 3.7
GPA W: 4.21
Projected graduating GPA W: 4.3 ~school no longer ranks (magna cum laude GPA= 4.2-4.4 and summa cum laude GPA= 4.4 and above, which is about top 3%)
Still, top 6-7 percent in a very large public school (class of 1000) (highest GPA is 4.63ish)
Freshman year: 4.0 UW/4.42 W
Sophomore year: 4.0/4.42
I transferred schools during summer vacation, and struggled during my the first semester of my junior year. I would easily be ranked in the top 15/1000 had I not struggled, probably with a 4.52 GPA
Junior year S1: 2.43/3.0 (I know)
Junior year S2: 3.71/4.57
Senior year projected S1: 3.83/ 4.67
Senior year projected S2: 3.83/4.67</p>

<p>ACT: 32/32
Math: 33/32
English: 31/33
Reading: 30/31
Science: 32/30</p>

<p>SAT II Chemistry: projected 750-790
SAT II Biology: projected 780-800
SAT II Math Level II: projected 760-780</p>

<p>College course at a community college last summer:
Introduction to Psychology -A/3.0 credits</p>

<p>Classes:</p>

<p>Freshman: Honors Biology, Honors Freshman English, Honors Geometry, Spanish I, World Geography, PE</p>

<p>Sophomore: Hon Algebra II, Hon Soph English, Hon Chem, Spanish II, Child growth and development semester 1 and health semester 2, US government semester 1 and Drivers Ed semester 2, PE</p>

<p>Junior Year: AP Language and Composition, AP US History, AP Microeconomics/AP Macroeconomics (S1/S2), Honors Pre-Calculus BC, Honors Physics, Honors Spanish III, PE</p>

<p>Senior Year: AP Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, PE</p>

<p>AP tests: </p>

<p>Freshman: none available</p>

<p>Sophomore: none available</p>

<p>Junior year:
AP Language and Composition-3 (mentally exhausted during essay portion)
AP US History-4
AP Macroeconomics-5
AP Microeconomics-5</p>

<p>Senior year:
AP Literature and Composition: projected 4
AP Statisitics: projected 4-5
AP Chemistry: projected 4-5
AP Biology: projected 5
AP Calculus BC: projected 4-5
AP Physics B (self study): projected 4-5</p>

<p>ECs:
AP Scholar with Honor (12)
AP National Scholar (hopefully later this year)
Who's Who Among All American Scholars (11)
Inclusion of 2008 U.S. Achievement Academy National Yearbook (Who's Who in Minority Leadership) (11)
National Society of High School Scholars (11) (does this mean anything?)
Shadowed a gastroenterologist 30 hours (12)
Volunteer at a nursing home 40 hours (11)
Volunteer at a hospital in guest services 60-70 hours (12-I start tomorrow)
Tutoring a student peer in AP Chemistry and AP Calculus BC 50-70 hours (self-studying for both, but in Calc AB)
Track (no leadership roles) 9,10
Math Club (no leadership roles) 9, 10, 12
Academic Team (no leadership roles) 9, 10, 12
SOS (Students of Service) (no leadership roles YET-probably will be the committee chairman for 1-2 events) 12
Robotics club (no leadership roles) 11, 12</p>

<p>essays:
good-great (probably not excellent), some figurative language in them for creativity and my own unique style (especially for University of Chicago)</p>

<p>Teacher recommendations:
Very good
-AP Biology teacher: I am the top student in AP Biology out of 70-80 students, but that isn't completely reflected in the letter
-Honors Sophomore English teacher
-Honors Physics teacher</p>

<p>All feedback is greatly appreciated! I will chance those who chance me!</p>

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<p>i think u might have a good shot at most of them except for Chicago which im not sure of.
Your not a poor lost soul so stop complaining…you have a 4.3 gpa geez</p>

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<p>lol thank you. Your input is appreciated!</p>

<p>More input is desired!</p>

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<p>bump bump …</p>

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<p>If the ACT were higher, I could see the possibility of NU and Chicago tyring to work with you if there were stand out ECs which I don’t see. It would also be important to know how high the unweighted 3.7 is at your high school.</p>

<p>My advice is to work with your counselor to explain as best as possible and focus on the state schools on your list.</p>

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<p>i agree with hmom5…while you have taken very hard classes and gotten decent scores, you really dont have shown any leadership in your activites, which is what a lot of schools look for. Of course, other than that, you have a pretty good chance of getting in to most of your colleges. </p>

<p>chance me?</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/798072-ed-duke-chances.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/798072-ed-duke-chances.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Leadership may be your downfall.
Chicago will be a reach.</p>

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<p>I was in Indian club my junior year and current senior year, if that helps any? Also, since my ACT score is good, but not outstanding, should I retake it on the next available test date, December 12? I think I would be able to get a 33, as my highest composite using super scores from 2 tests is 32.25, if that helps.</p>

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<p>I am also writing a research report on a health problem (either influenza or AIDS) and will suggest potential ways to improve people’s health based on the results of my examination of the data available concerning the disease.</p>

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<p>Also, I am going to take the national and Illinois nursing home administrator license exam next summer before entering college.</p>

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<p>Here is my updated resume:</p>

<p>High School Extracurricular Activities:</p>

<p>Researching Influenza A (H1N1) virus to suggest potential ways to improve people’s health, 12th, Independent researcher, 5 hrs/wk; 12 wks/yr</p>

<p>Students of Service, 12th, 2 hrs/wk; 25 wks/yr
-involved in various volunteer efforts for the purpose of improving my community</p>

<p>Academic Team, 9th, 10th & 12th, 1 hr/wk; 16 wks/yr</p>

<p>Robotics Club, 11th & 12th, 2 hrs/wk; 16 wks/yr
-incorporated creativity and science in designing and building small robots</p>

<p>Math Team, 9th, 10 & 12th, 1 hr/wk; 16 wks/yr</p>

<p>Track and Field, 9th & 10th, 5 hrs/wk; 16 wks/yr</p>

<p>Community Service:</p>

<p>Shadowed a gastroenterologist, Letter of recommendation, 12th, 4 hrs/wk; 8 wks/yr
-Observed doctor and patient interactions and learned how to take notes on individual patient cases</p>

<p>Hospital Volunteer, Letter of recommendation, 12th, Guest Services Volunteer, 4 hrs/wk; 13 wks/yr
-Condell Medical Center-greet and direct patients to destination, office work</p>

<p>Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Letter of recommendation, 11th, Volunteer, 4 hrs/wk; 8 wks/yr
-Volunteer at Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-provided social interaction for elderly, computer networking</p>

<p>High School/Community Awards or Recognitions:</p>

<p>AP Scholar with Honor, 11th</p>

<p>Who’s Who Among All American Scholars, 10th</p>

<p>Induction into 2008 U.S. Achievement Academy National Yearbook (Who’s Who in Minority Leadership), 10th</p>

<p>Nominated to National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, 11th</p>

<p>Inducted into National Society of High School Scholars, 11th</p>

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<p>Northwestern University-low reach
University of Chicago -reach/low reach
University of Michigan-high match
University of Wisconsin Madison-In
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana-In</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/798461-help-me-out-ranking-these-top-colleges-will-chance-return.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/798461-help-me-out-ranking-these-top-colleges-will-chance-return.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I think you’ve got a good shot at them all…but what is your rank?</p>

<p>I think you’re good at the state schools, but Northwestern and UChicago will be a bit of a reach, because of ECs like previously mentioned and also because of the area you come from. I’m from the area, too, and if you’re at the school I’m thinking of, while both universities know its a great high school and take on a large number of students, you’re going to be competing with a lot of talented classmates, too.
Make sure you write a really good essay for UChicago, they like creativity and it can help you stand out :)</p>

<p>(my post is a few below if you want)</p>

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<p>Northwestern University - match
University of Chicago - high match
University of Michigan - in
University of Wisconsin Madison - in
University of Illinois at Champaign-in</p>

<p>Chance another lost soul? but i’m more lost than usual. -_-</p>

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<p>You have good chances but you lack a hook. You don’t have the best standardized tests but a good hook could really help you.</p>

<p>chance back?</p>

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<p>Can a hook be considered as founding and residing as President of the club “Future Doctors of America” at my high school?</p>

<p>I’m going to start on this project today, and the club should officially be created later this week. It is at least a little unique, and I will be devoting quite a chunk of my time to its operation.</p>

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<p>“by the way, is ‘senior’ supposed to be capitalised?”</p>

<p>Only at the beginning of a sentence.</p>

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<p>Northwestern University - Match
University of Chicago - Match
University of Michigan - Match
University of Wisconsin Madison - In
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana - In</p>

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<p>Can a hook be considered founding and residing as President of the club “Future Doctors of America” at my high school?</p>

<p>The club won’t be for show or anything. We will try to get organizations like hospitals, possibly a forensic dentist, etc. involved and will create (maybe) and pass brochures to the public for H1N1 information and best prevention. We will also help guide students who want to go into the medical field, but aren’t sure of what steps to take and when. We will guide students who may be interested in the medical field, but aren’t sure if they really want to become physicians.</p>

<p>Starting this club is an idea I only surmised several hours ago, so I haven’t thought too much in depth yet. I will do that tomorrow on my day off from school.</p>

<p>I love biology, anatomy, and medicine. It’s my great passion, has always been so, and, fortunately, there is a discrete path toward becoming a physician. I also have lesser passions in language (learning Arabic and Mandarin Chinese right now-haven’t had time to continue my fundamental studies from summer, so I cannot really exhibit my skills) and also in biochemistry.</p>

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<p>You definitely have the numbers for all those schools; but like other people have said, it’s about “the hook”, but I think by playing up the doctor thing you might be on a roll.</p>