Chance a rising senior for Duke, UVA, UMich and others

Chance Me / Match Me!
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GPA: 4.2 W 3.7 UW Upward Trend
ACT: 32 first try, will retake for a 34+
SAT2: Math2 (750, taken sophomore year), BioM (710, taken freshman year)
Course Rigor: AP Computer Science as a Sophomore (5), and I am taking BC Calc and AP Language and Composition this year, the rest honors
Predicted Senior Schedule: AP Lit, AP Physics C, Multivariable Calc through MIT OCW, AP Psych
Class Rank: Top 5% Highest Decile, out of 500
ECs: -Varsity Volleyball (9-11)
-Club Volleyball at the National Level (9-12), Captain (9-11, captains are elected during the season, so unsure about 12th)
-Key Club (9-12)
-Volunteering at a Special Needs Summer Camp (9-12), about 200 hours total
-Volunteering at other organizations (9-12), about 100 hours total
-CIT at an overnight summer camp (11-12)
-National Honor Society (11-12)
-Work at a retail store 15-20 hours/week (11-12)

I am looking at Duke (ED), Umich, Umass Amherst (in-state), UNC, UVA, University of Maryland, Mcgill, and Penn State

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Your stats look good! Duke is a tossup as it is very competitive, but being top 5% of your class should definitely help you. Also, what type of high school do you attend/do you have legacy? These factors will influence all of your admissions. For the other universities, I think you have a great shot at getting in because they usually take people that are in the top 5% of their graduating class. Good luck with everything!

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You have a good shot to those schools. A 34 or so will increase your chances. Also retake Math2 and BioM probably this time you will do better, that will give a little more weight to your app.