<p>Currently junior</p>
<p>Ethnicty-Asian
Gpa uw-3.9 (w-4.2)
act-29 (will most likely retake)
Have taken 3 ap classes, will take 5 aps senior year.</p>
<p>couple of ecs, no leader positions, and volunteering.</p>
<p>Unless those couple of ECs are outstanding, your chance of being accepted at the University of Chicago is very small.</p>
<p>The EC’s will probably hurt you. If you can get a 32 or so on your ACT you have a shot at UM.</p>
<p>Btw the i live instatefor michigan</p>
<p>blackdarkeye, </p>
<p>That is a very short description. It’s very hard to evaluate you with that kind of info. </p>
<p>Anyways, I’ll say that chances don’t work well for U Chicago, because they will base most of their decisions on your essay to see if you are a good fit for the school. (I still don’t know how this system works because my English teacher along with fellow CCers read my essay and thought that I had a very good chance, but I was still waitlisted). Another factor in admissions is that they really want the intellectually curious type or something like that. They mentioned it in this year’s admit letter, so if you like learning and you take full advantage of what your school offers – we’re not just talking about taking AP classes – then you have a decent chance. For the most part, your grades and test scores fall within Chicago’s mid-50% range. </p>
<p>For Michigan, it’s very numbers-based. With your kind of stats, you’ll be safer the sooner you apply. I recommend applying in mid-September or as soon as you can to maximize your chances. Your grades are within UM’s range, but I will note that people have been deferred from UM with your test scores. I’d say match for a September submittal, but your chances will decrease the more you delay sending in your app.</p>
<p>The problem is, after this year, no one can predict anything. My guidance counselor is usually pretty good about calling the schools students get into and said Chicago would be a good fit and I had a great chance of getting in–then I got waitlisted. So even if you’re qualified and have a strong essay (I had 5 people read it over), you can still not be admitted.</p>
<p>Your best bet is to prepare and retake the ACT or take the SAT, as well as finding some solid volunteering opportunities.</p>
<p>^silverturtle: It may have a bad impression on ADCOM if you try to do stuff last minute.</p>
<p>I agree that it is not ideal. However, I think junior year volunteering is better than none.</p>