Chance for Top Business Schools - Wharton, NYU Stern, Berkeley, UMich Ross

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am currently a junior at an international school. My main focus is on NYU Stern(Dream School), but I would really appreciate some feedback on other schools as well(including improvements). Hopefully most of the schools I chose are in reach, however, I might just be too overconfident :D</p>

<p>Score:
SAT I: 2230
SAT II: Chinese w/Listening (800), Chem (800), Math 2 (760)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.67 (slacked off freshman year)
Weighted GPA: N/A
Rank: N/A
AP: Chemistry (5), Economics(Micro/Macro) (5), Psychology (5), Chinese (5)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calc AB, AP Statistics, AP Enviro, HON Physics</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Entrepreneurs Exchange (Founder, President 11,12)
- Took part in number of business competitions
- Hosted seminars for Prominent Business Leaders
Student Digital Leadership Team (10,11,12)
Debate Team (9,10,11,12)
1st place Regional Competitions x2, 3rd place International Competition
Model United Nations (9,10,11,12)
Editor of the Schools Academic Magazine (11,12)
Editor of the Yearbook (10,11,12)</p>

<p>Completed Coursera courses:
An Introduction to Marketing - UPenn Wharton (Signature Track)
Understanding Economic Policymaking - IE Business School
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship - University of Maryland, College Park</p>

<p>I do monthly posts on a business blog, and host business podcasts related to current events as well.
This is a personal passion of mine, analysing tech trends and writing about them :D</p>

<p>Varsity Table Tennis Team (Co-captain 9,10,11,12)
- China regionals 3rd place for three years
Track Team (10,11,12)</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience:
Started own Business, selling t-shirts and secondhand books. (All profits donated to Crossroads)
Internship at a Marketing Firm in Shanghai - 2 weeks
Internship at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (management) </p>

<p>Volunteer/Community Service:
70+ hours Crossroads Foundation, Silver Certificate
Taught English to children in Cambodia - 1 week
Built a house and mushroom farm in Indonesia - 1 week </p>

<p>International Student
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Asian</p>

<p>Probably applying to:
UPenn Wharton
NYU Stern
Berkeley
UMich
UCLA
USC
Emory
Tulane
Vanderbilt
Georgetown </p>

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<p>C’mon guys give me some help?</p>

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<p>For UMich, your GPA is too low. Your SAT is right below 75% for LSA. Ross pre-admit is very competitive and would be a reach for you even if you have a 4.0 GPA. For LSA, it would be a low reach.</p>

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<p>So far your application seems impressive. You might want to improve your SAT I scores depending on how many you already took.</p>

<p>I applied to Berkely, UCLA, NYU Stern, and UPenn Wharton, got rejected by Wharton and accepted to the rest. Here’s basically what my application said.</p>

<p>Score:
SAT I: 2230, high score being 2280
SAT II: Literature (690), Math 2 (800)
TOEFL: 115
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.85(9), 3.925(10), 3,715(11), 3,83(12)
IB Subjects: Business & Management (HL), Psychology (HL), English A1 (HL), Biology (SL), Mathematics (SL), Spanish (SL)
Predicted IB Grade: 44 out of 45</p>

<p>Awards:
Academic Excellence with High Honours (9, 10)
1st in English (9)
1st in Business (11)
1st in Psychology (10, 11)
1st in Music (10)
1st in Biology (10)
Effort Award (10, 11)
Global Citizen Award (11)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Model United Nations (10, 11, 12)
Chamber Ensemble - Flute 1 (9, 10, 11, 12)
School Production - Flute 1 (10, 11, 12)
International Public Policy Forum debate team - made it to Top 64 out of 3000 (10, 11, 12)
Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook (11, 12)
President of the Student Council (9, 12)
Prom Committee (11)
Rock Climbing Club (9, 10, 11)
Badminton Club (9, 10, 11, 12)</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience:
Translating research papers in Fairchild Semiconductor, Busan (2 and a half weeks)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community Service:
Around 500+ hours of community service
-Volunteer Group for Make-A-Wish, Philippines
-Volunteer for Philippines Red Cross
-Various fundraisers for Typhoon Haiyan
-Medical missions
-Feeding programs</p>

<p>International Student
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Asian
Languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Chinese</p>

<p>As you can see, you have more work experiences than I do but I guess the community services balanced it out. My UPenn application was sloppy, the interview was horrible. I applied for Early Decision with Financial Aid. After I got rejected, I stopped expecting and applied to universities that others applied to. Thankfully I made it to NYU and Berkeley, and now it’s a happy problem. My grades aren’t perfect but the extracurricular activities and community services was probably how I got accepted with just 2230 for SAT I.</p>

<p>Just remember that every year it gets more competitive. Your extracurricular activities are fine, just continue to do what you do and improve your GPA + SATs (Don’t forget to take TOEFL!)
I think Stern will be no problem for you. Just give Wharton a shot.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks you so much for your insight, it really helps! </p>

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<p>OP here are my thoughs</p>

<p>Your grades are low for these schools. SATs are average to good for these schools. ECs are good (average for these schools).</p>

<p>AS to credentials, I went to Georgetown with a JD/MBA from Northwestern. I have lectured at Nothwestern in their MBa program I also have a son at Wharton so I am aware of the process to get in to US busniess programs </p>

<p>If you are interested in business don’t apply to UCLA or Vanderbilt. They really do not have programs for business. Their comparable programs are really in economics Otherwise, here are you chances</p>

<p>Penn/Wharton - high reach nothing stands out and your grades are a low for Wharton</p>

<p>NYU/Stern - match you stand a good chance of admittance. Being an international makes it a little harder, but your credentials put you squarely in the middle at NYU</p>

<p>Berkeley/Haas - reach your grades a little low which could make admission difficult. Remember that at Berkeley you apply to the university and do not apply to Haas until your 2nd year (begin business school your junior year)</p>

<p>Michigan/Ross - reach again grades are an issue. Direct admit to Ross unlkely You wold most likely have to wait to apply during your 1st year if you are admitted to the University</p>

<p>USC/Marshall - low reach again grades could be an issue Otherwise you have a chance because your other credentials put you in as an average applicant. If you are full pay all the better</p>

<p>Emory/Gouizeta - low reach same comments as USC</p>

<p>Tulane - match you should get in here</p>

<p>Georgetown/McDonough - reach your grades are low. all else is average for GU</p>

<p>Good luck on the application process </p>

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<p>Honestly, I am struck by how you guys are willing to invest your personal time for my benefit. Writing long and considerate responses to someone you don’t even know, who is also half way around the world. All I can say is Thank You so much Glennu and kwonoverhere!</p>

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<p>I would really appreciate some more chances!</p>

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<p>Thanks man, but honestly i’m an international student soo yeahh… </p>

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<p>How does your GPA look without freshmen grades?</p>

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<p>Around 3.85 - 3.9 :D</p>

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<p>I would really appreciate it if you could give me some match colleges that I could apply too. Since it seems as though many of my choices are reaches…</p>

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<p>The upward trend in GPA and the recalculated GPA without freshmen grades may help your chance at many schools. Although pre-admit to Ross is not likely, you should try UMich LSA and seek for entering Ross in sophomore. UMich LSA would be a high match for you.</p>

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<p>Is pre-admit to Ross at UMich that tough? What other programs would Ross be equal to? Is it equal to or better than McIntire of UVa, Goizueta of Emory, Hass of UCBm, Mendoza of Notre Dame…? Please mind my stupid questions. Just wonder how tough Ross would be for us to get into…and what should our kids show to admissions officers for getting into?</p>

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<p>GPA is definitely one of the most important factors. This is followed by leadership, and student government. However i believe displaying a general interest in business outside of a classroom environment also plays a role. It helps separate genuinely interested students from those who are simply there for their bumper sticker. </p>

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<p>Yes, pre-admit to Ross is tough. Admission rate is below 15%.</p>

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<p>Are there any other colleges with great undergrad business programs that are a match for my profile?</p>

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<p>I would really appreciate some more responses</p>