I’m Asian and live in Michigan. I also go to an underserved high school, where the average ACT score is an 18. I applied to Harvard and University of Chicago EA and was deferred. I’ve improved my score though, which was said to hurt me.
GPA: 3.97
ACT: 28 but now a 31
Superscore: 33
English - 34
Math - 33
Reading - 33
Science - 31
Top 3% in class
AP’s:
BC Calc.
Chemistry
English
Physics
EC’s:
Volunteered at hospital for 200+ hours and eventually became a trainer, which is a leadership role, and I advised the executive volunteer coordinator
Volunteered at veterinary clinic for 1200+ hours
Volunteered and Shadowed at a hospital in India
Volunteered at a local temple on weekends
Conducted research at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in Genetics (actual research, not volunteering to clean dishes and whatnot)
4 Year Boys’ Varsity Tennis
2 Year Head Captain of Boys’ Varsity Tennis Team
NHS member since 2010
NHS Sectetary since late 2012
Calculus Club President
HOSA
Program where I assisted elementary school children in scientific activities and attended field trips to places such as the University of Michigan hospital systems
Orchestra from 2010-2012
Section Leader in Orchestra for 2 Years
Languages that I can speak: 3
Would these also be noteworthy to add to my application?
Coach’s Varsity Award
Tutoring
I’ve also got a recommendation letter coming in from the head of the hospital that I volunteered in in India.
What about my chances now? Constructive criticism is more than welcome. Any tips on what else I can do to help is also welcome. I will chance back asap.
Btw, I did get my admission into the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with my 28
I agree with Tman1005, but don’t give up hope. Based on your stats you seem to be doing quite well. The AP count is a bit low, but due to your school situation, I think you are fine. Remember, going from deferred to acceptance is extremely tough regardless of increased scores. Still, I’m sure the improved stats will help. Good luck!
I had no idea that it was REA until after my decision was made and someone informed me of it. I couldn’t withdraw my application after and I was told by an official to just leave it.
And after research, my UChicago decisions would’ve been affected, not the U of M one. UChicago is private while U of M is public. Thank you both for your advice and I guess we’ll see what happens.
Your ECs are pretty solid (as long as you’re applying to the medical field) and your GPA is strong.
U Chicago- High match/ Low Reach
Harvard - Reach (solely due to the fact that there are so many applicant who may have stats that are as good as yours or better and apply here)
Your ACT score is a bit low, but your EC’s and academics are both strong and focused, which should help you a lot.
UChicago - Low reach
Harvard - Reach (it’s reach for everyone, blah blah, you know the deal)
