Chance an actual average student for top schools?

Applying to College
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<p>So, I am applying to the following schools for business:</p>

<p>NYU Stern, EDII
CMU
Emory
RPI
Northeastern
Boston U
UPitt
Penn State
Drexel</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>GPA: ~85% UW, not including my 4.0 and 5 senior APs, UW. Reason for ED2.</p>

<p>SAT: 2100/1400</p>

<p>SAT2: 750 M2, 700 Chem, 610 Lit</p>

<p>Recs: All excellent, GC describing situation below in her Rec.</p>

<p>School does not weigh honors classes. </p>

<p>Past AP tests, not including APs this year (5).</p>

<p>-Compsci - 5
-Stat - 5
-Calc - 4</p>

<p>Math up to Calc II currently at a com. College. may take Calc III in spring.</p>

<p>Sciences including AP Bio and AP Chem, Honors Physics.</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>Situation: Father died very unexpectedly (10 hours after being released as healthy from a hospital) and this was before my freshman year. My mother went into severe depression. My freshman year was bad, 80% average, and it's been going up 3-4 % per year.</p>

<p>I own a profitable five figure business, two patent pending apps, and I manage all taxes, legal, fiscal, and credit related matters along with some programming. I have a business partner. Company has merchant accounts, is registered, etc. Don't really want to go too deep to bore people, but any questions can be PMed.</p>

<p>My essay is about overcoming my fathers death and opening a business, what I learned and how this shaped my personality. </p>

<p>Please excuse any errors in my writing, submitting via iPhone app.</p>

<p>Thanks!
:)</p>

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<p>Because of your business ec’s i would say a good shot if you apply ed.</p>

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<p>Thanks - I’m applying ED2 so they can see my 4.0 UW and 5 APs this year.</p>

<p>– any feedback appreciated as always.:)</p>

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<p>Up :). Any feedback?</p>

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<p>Are you certain of being able to afford NYU? It has a poor reputation for financial aid. If you need significant financial aid, it is not a suitable ED school, and should be considered a reach at best.</p>

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<p>Yes, with my business equity I can afford it. Parents willing to put in 30K based on EFC and I make enough. </p>

<p>Just want chances via acceptance :).</p>

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<p>the fact that you run a five figure business is baffling enough, let alone following your fathers demise. I think this is really unique and definitely beneficial for you as a person and an applicant. Your SATs are fairly good and given your situation, your GPA is understood, especially now that you’ve redeemed yourself once recovered. I think you have a great chance and good luck!</p>

<p>Chance me back if you get a chance</p>

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<p>Thanks. I’ll chance you back shortly :)</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>Bump…anyone :(?</p>