Hey guys, I’m just wondering if any of you can tell me my chances of making it into the following schools…
Intended Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PreMed)
Other Academic Interests: Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Science
- Brown University
- University of Pennsylvania
- City College of New York/Sophie Davis
- New York University
- Boston University
- Duke University
- Cornell University
- Vanderbilt University
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Tufts University
- University of Los Angeles
- University of California Berkeley
- Emory University
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Stony Brook University
- New York Institute of Technology
- Hofstra University
- Adelphi University
SAT I (breakdown): 1520- 800 Math 720 Reading/Writing
ACT (breakdown): 35C- 33E, 35M, 34R, 36S
SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Biology M, 800 Chemistry
Unweighted GPA (out of 100): 95
Weighted GPA: 104
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10%
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Biology (5), AP Environmental Science (5), AP United States History (5), AP English Language and Composition (5), AP World History (4), AP Statistics (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology (Self Study), Science Research 4, Wind Ensemble (Alto Saxophone 2)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with distinction, Regents Diploma with Honors, All-County Saxophonist
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
-National Honor Society
-Science Honor Society
-Math Honor Society
-English Honor Society
-Social Studies Honor Society
-Tri M Honor Society
-Jazz Ensemble (Tenor Saxophone 1)
-Pit Orchestra (Tenor Saxophone 1)
-Marching Band (Alto Saxophone 1)
-Key Club
-Environmental Club
-Pre-Med Club
-STEM Club
-South Asian Student Association Club
-Spikeball Club
Job/Work Experience: Professional Saxophone Player and I played for…
-NYSSMA (All-State Auditions)
-Private Lessons: 7th-12th
-Church Choir: Soprano Saxophone
-Played for Weddings, Engagements, Sweet Sixteens, Holy Communions, National Conventions, Fundraisers, Etc.
Volunteer/Community service:
- Soup Kitchen Kitchen
- Homeless Runs in Manhattan
- Youth Ambassador of a Nonprofit Organization
- Flood Relief Efforts
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hospital Volunteering 200 Hrs
- Altar Service, Ushering @ Church
- Catholic Religious Education K-12
- Jesus Youth Retreats
Summer Activities:
-Medical Office Shadowing 100 Hours
-Fire Department Junior Volunteer/EMT-B Classes
-Medical Research Internship at Mount Sinai Hospital and Albert Einstein College of Medicine
-Environmental Science Research Mentorship at Stony Brook University
-State Senator Summer Internship
-Dental Office Shadowing 50 Hours
-NYU College Of Dentistry Saturday Academy
-Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Decision for Dentistry
-NYU’s Annual Oral Cancer Walk
State (if domestic applicant): New York
Country (if international applicant): United States of America
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: South Indian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 180K+
Hooks (URM, first-generation college, etc.): N/A
I am currently in my 2nd month of Junior Year. I plan to get several positions in the honor societies and clubs within the year at my high school. Please give me any advice on applying to college and my chance of making it into these schools. Thank you:)