Chance me at the following schools/programs...

Chance Me / Match Me!
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  • Columbia University (ED)
  • Brown University PLME
  • UPenn
  • Cornell University
  • John Hopkins
  • Duke University
  • NYU BS/DDS
  • Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program

SAT I (breakdown): 1570- 800M 770R/W
ACT: 35- 35M 36E 33R 34S
SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Bio E, 770 Chem
Unweighted GPA: 95
Weighted GPA: 105
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A (Assuming Top 10%)
AP (place score in parenthesis):

Freshman:
AP Statistics-4
AP World History-4

Junior:
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP English Language and Composition
AP United States History

Senior Year Course Load:
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C Mechanics, AP English Literature and Composition
AP Comparative Government and Politics
Wind Ensemble
Science Research 4

Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
Science Fairs, All-County Classical Saxophonist, Columbus Day Marching Band Parade in New York City 1st Place (3x), AP National Scholar with Distinction. (Nothing Major)

Extracurricular Activities:

1.) MIT online MOSTEC program - Neuroscience and Connectomics, Columbia University Science Honors Program - Neuroengineering

2.) Einstein-Montefiore HSSRP - Neuro-oncology Research, Feinstein Institute Summer Visiting Scholars Program - Translational and Clinical Neuroscience Research

3.) Saxophone: Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone; Solo Events, Ambassador for a Musical Institute in Queens, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Marching Band
4.) Jazz Studies Research at Columbia University
5.) Internship with the New York State Senator
6.) Executive Positions in National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, and Pre Med Club (HOSA President).
7.) Healthcare-related activities: Youth Ambassador of a Medical Nonprofit Organization, Hospital Volunteer, Pipeline Programs, Medical and Dental Shadowing.
8.) Fire Department Junior Volunteer: Fire Rescue and EMT-B Training.
9.) Active Church Member: “Clean the Church” Initiative, Altar Service, Ushering, Choir, Regional Youth Retreats
10.) Lacrosse (Midfield), JV/Varsity, Spring and Summer Leagues

Teacher Recommendation: AP Environmental/Science Research Teacher, AP Statistics Teacher, Band Teacher
Counselor Rec:
Additional Rec: Research Mentor and State Senator

Intended Double Major: Neuroscience + Music
State (if domestic applicant): New York
Country (if international applicant): United States of America
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian Indian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 150K+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A

I am currently halfway into my Junior Year. I am fully aware that most of the schools/programs on my list are big reaches (especially with my moderate GPA and lack of Major Awards), but I would like to know my actual chances and whether or not I should look into more BS/MD programs or if my activities are unique enough?

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The schools you are applying to are a reach for everyone, but you definitely have a good chance of getting into them. Great job on your stats and good luck!

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You are competitive, but, as you wrote, they are reaches for anybody. So you likely have a much better than average chance, but, if the acceptance rates close to 5%, even a much higher than average means a 90% chance of rejection.

Put your focus on your matches and safety, not on a bunch of reaches.

PS. You GPA isn’t a moderate, it’s pretty good.

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What happened sophomore year?

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How is it possible to do MOSTEC if you are a current junior?

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You look to be a competitive applicant with academics and ECs that should get you a serious look at any college. The rest will depend on things we can’t see such as your essays, LORs, depth of your ECs etc.

Any elite college (with acceptance rates often in the single digits) should be considered a reach for any unhooked applicant. It is easy to find these elite colleges. But please be sure to take the time to search out a group of match and safety schools that appear affordable (run net price calculators) and that you would be excited to attend.

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I took Stats and World Sophomore year, not Freshman year.

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Why are you posting the exact same thread >5 times? You’ll get the same advice.