<p>Curious about what you all think my chances of admission are at the following schools.
Emory University
Tufts University
University of Michigan
Bucknell University
University of Wisconsin
Cornell University
Indiana University
Syracuse University
Wesleyan University
Dartmouth
Boston University </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>White Male
21 Honors Courses Taken
Schedule next Year
AP Stats
AP Calculus
AP English
Latin 4
AP US History
Marketing II
Biology 3</p>
<p>GPA: 3.9 weighted (out of 4.3) (Fresh: 3.7 Soph: 3.65 Junior Year 4.2)
ACT: 31
SAT IIs- yet to be taken</p>
<p>EC:
3 Years High School Tennis
2 Years Varsity Lacrosse
2 Years Part Time Work Experience
Associate Art Editor of Newspaper
DECA Regional Champion
DECA State Champion
Top 10% International DECA
Young Democrats
Volunteered on 3 Political Campaigns
Led Presidential Debates for my school district in 2004
VP Installation Art Society
Marketing Intern
VP of Marketing in Junior Achievement</p>
<p>Full Ride at Indiana if you apply early. Look into Wells Scholars and Kelley Scholars, they give full scholarships to students like yourself with your credentials, at minimum a $7000 scholarship. You can actually apply now (no essays, no recs, no ECs, just fill out the online app and pay the fee) and on the first day of school give the supplemental sheet to your counselor. Lots of additional stuff is needed for the Wells Scholarship though.</p>
<p>Dartmouth - 25/75
Emory University - ehhhhhhhh 50/50
Cornell University - 50/50
Tufts University - accepted
University of Michigan - accepted
University of Wisconsin - accepted
Indiana University - accepted w/scholarship
Syracuse University - accepted w/scholarship
Boston University - accepted w/scholarship</p>
<p>Impossible to know without SAT II scores--and also without rank at your school (Ivies require rank and two to three SAT IIs). My best guess is:</p>
<p>Dartmouth--reach
Cornell University--slight reach to reach
Emory University-match to slight reach
Tufts University--match
University of Michigan-match
University of Wisconsin-match
Syracuse University-match--probable small scholarship
Boston University-safe match--probable scholarship
Indiana University-safety-definite scholarship
Bucknell University-safety--definite scholarship</p>
<p>Wesleyan University-no idea (I'm on break at my work and dont' have the stats on the colleges here).</p>
<p>You're way overqualified for a few of those schools. BU would love to have you, as would IUB, Cuse, Bucknell, all with very very nice scholarships.</p>
<p>I agree generally with Calcruzer's assessments overall...</p>
<p>Specific to Emory University, you are right in the mix, and it can go either way. Your GPA appears to be solid enough; however, your ACT test is exactly in the middle of the range for admitted freshman students. An ACT score of 29 would put you at the 25th percentile, and a score of 33 would put you at the 75th percentile. You've shown a pattern of challenging yourself academically, which Emory will like. Your EC's look very good, e.g., the DECA distinctions.</p>
<p>Your profile is one that looks good -- it's easy to see where your passions are, and I think you'd do well at a school like Emory, which will offer you the traditions of a liberal arts education but can allow you to drill down to practical levels of interest. What will be important to you is to develop a killer essay that gives rise to your passion(s), in a "voice" that will distinguish your personal characteristics. Think about who you are and what you are bringing to the party. Another very important matter is lining up the very best recommendations you can. Emory requires only 2 recommendations; however, a 3rd recommendation is acceptable. Don't give them more than that. Of utmost importance is that you demonstrate interest in Emory by way of a campus visit, attending a regional event by one of their admissions staff, and/or ordering the video (check the Emory website, under Prospective Students). Emory tends to like people who REALLY like them and can demonstrate this interest.</p>
<p>BTW, Emory does not "require" SAT Subject Tests, although they "recommend" them. To boost your chances, you may want to retake the ACT and/or take the SAT Reasoning Test. Register for the October test if you can. </p>