<p>Hi, I'm considering applying to the following schools for a major in Computer Science:
1. Carnegie Mellon
2. UC - Berkeley
3. Cornell University
4. UC - Los Angeles</p>
<p>I think these four will be reach schools for me, but I want to see your opinions (specifically what Universitie(s) I may have the best chance at). My top choices are Carnegie Mellon and Berkeley. </p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<p>Curriculum (Semester 1 Grade, Semester 2 Grade; AP Scores in Parentheses):</p>
<p>Freshman Year:
1. Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors - B, B
2. Introduction to Engineering & Design Honors - C-, B
3. English I - D, B-
4. Patterns of World History - C-, B-
5. Physics - B, A-
Sophomore Year:
1. AP Economics Micro/Macro (5) - A-, A
2. Pre-Calculus Honors - A-, A-
3. Chemistry Honors - A, A
4. Principles of Engineering Honors - A, A
5. English II - A-, A
6. Chinese I - A, A
7. Health (1 semester) - A
Sophomore Summer School:
1. Biology Honors - A
Junior Year:
1. AP Calculus BC (5) - A, A
2. AP Computer Science (5)- A, A
3. AP U.S. History (5) - A-, A
4. AP English Language & Composition (5)- A-, A
5. Digital Electronics Honors - A, A
6. Chinese II Honors - A, A
Senior Year
1. AP Psychology - A
2. AP Chemistry - A
3. AP Statistics - A
4. AP English Literature & Composition - A-
5. Multivariable Calculus Honors - A
6. Chinese III Honors - A
7. Graphic Design (Semester 1) - A
8. Advanced Graphic Design (Semester 2) - A</p>
<p>Cumulative Unweighted/Weighted GPA: 3.60/4.31</p>
<p>Freshman year is obviously horrible, but I hope the upward trend counts for something. </p>
<p>Standardized Test Scores:</p>
<p>ACT Composite: 35
Math: 36
English: 36
Reading: 33
Science: 34</p>
<p>SAT Composite: 2350
Math: 800
Critical Reading: 770
Writing: 780</p>
<p>SAT II - Math II: 800
SAT II - Chemistry: 800</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
<p>Sports/Athletics:</p>
<pre><code>Mixed Martial Arts (Club) - 8 years, undefeated record and qualified for State in Muay Thai
Gymnastics (JV) - Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Year
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<p>School Clubs:</p>
<pre><code>Computer Science Club - Junior & Senior Year, President and Founder
America’s Club (Political Discussion) - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Year, host of some discussions
Math Team - Junior & Senior Year, became an officer Senior Year
Key Club - Junior & Senior Year, member
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<p>Volunteer/Community Service:</p>
<pre><code>In-School Tutoring (Tutoring Club) - 100 hours, Math, Science, and English
Highland Park Historical Society - 100 hours, archiving, metadata tagging, social media promotion, general assistance
American Cancer Society - 80 hours, administration (mailings, data entry), Road to Recovery (helping patients get transportation),
Highland Park Public Library - hosted free introductory programming lessons, helped the elderly with technology use
Relay For Life - organized and spearheaded a Relay for Life event for the American Cancer Society, provided sponsorship from my Muay Thai athletics club
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<p>Work Experience:</p>
<pre><code>Founder of a Web Design Studio/Android Dev firm - beginning of Junior year I launched a Web design startup with three of my friends, we design and develop websites for both local and international clients - average revenue per week is around $1,700 (since we all work part time because of school and other EC's), a couple months ago I sold the studio for a pretty good sum -- recently after I sold it, I used the money and the acquired connections to launch a small Android development team (we've made one app so far, launched it very recently)
Internship in Silicon Valley - summer of Junior year
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<p>Awards and Honors:</p>
<pre><code>AP Scholar
Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award (For 250+ Hours)
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<p>Etcetera:</p>
<pre><code>Numerous Hackathons (MHacks, CalHacks, etc.)
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<p>I also think I wrote a very, very strong essay.
And, if it matters (I don't think it does but I'll mention it just in case), I skipped a grade in Elementary school so I will be graduating at 17.</p>
<p>I understand that my weakest link is my Freshman year (my dad was diagnosed with leukemia and started getting really sick), but I think that the upward trend should compensate a little bit.</p>
<p>Sorry for this long list of stuff, but could you please chance me for those Universities (which ones I have the best shots at)? Thanks everyone.</p>