Chance for Tulane, NYU, etc.

Can you chance me:
SAT: 2060
GPA: 97.9/100
CR: 12/389
APs: USH (4), Lang (4), Human Geo (4), Bio (4), Gov (3), Comp. Gov (3), EXP: Stat (5), Euro (3), Lit (4)

NHS VP
Speech and Debate President, went to national comps
Band, Marching Band;
Chorus
Swim Team, 4 Year Varsity, Captain, placed in state and conference championships,
Tennis, 3 Year Varsity, placed in state and conference championships
Boys State
Homecoming Committee

Strong essays, mediocre recs

Tulane
George Washington
NYU
U Miami
U Delaware
American
College of Charleston

You are right smack in the middle of Tulane’s applicant pool, statistically speaking, but be careful. Tulane rejects over 70% of applicants, including ones with stats significantly above its average. Why? They don’t indicate enough interest in or knowledge of the school, or they are not the right fit in terms of the community service orientation of the school. (New Orleans still needs a lot of help, and Tulane is vital to that process.). Write the Why Tulane essay. Familiarize yourself with the departments and indicate an interest in studying under a particular professor and conducting research with him or her. Good luck. Those are all great schools.

Also, be sure to write the why tulane essay even though its optional. It really helps your application. I was accepted to tulane a few weeks ago.