Chance me Carnegie Mellon ED

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<p>I plan on applying for Early Decision to Carnegie Mellon as an International Student (Indian) living in Nigeria. It would be helpful if my you could help predict my chances.</p>

<p>Major - Chemical Engineering</p>

<p>SAT - 2070 (800M, 630CR, 640W 8 - Essay)
SAT II - Math II 800, Chemistry 760, Physics 750
ACT - Taking in October (Predicting a 33)</p>

<p>Rank - School doesn't rank due to its transient nature</p>

<p>G.P.A - </p>

<p>Freshman Year (Only 1 semester since I transfered to this school only during second semester)
Algebra 1 - A
English 1 - A-
Biology - B
History - B
P.E. - A</p>

<p>Sophomore Year
Physics - A, A
Chemistry - A, A-
Algebra II - A, A
Spanish 1 - A, A
World History - A, A
English II - B, A-
P.E. - A, A</p>

<p>Junior Year (All IB Classes)
Physics HL - A, A
Chemistry HL - A-, B+
English SL - B+, B+
Math HL - A-, B+
Spanish Ab. SL - A, A
Economics - B, A-
Theory of Knowledge (only 2nd semester) - B+ </p>

<p>Unweighted G.P.A with (+/-'s) - 3.74
Unweighted G.P.A without (+/-'s) - 3.77</p>

<p>Awards -
Bronze Award for 400 hours of Community service - Grade X
Silver Award for 700 hours of Community service - Grade XI
Gold Award for 1000 hours of Community service - Grade XII (Will be awarded when school reopens)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars
Leadership Positions -
President and Founder of Tutoring Club (Grade XI onward)
President and Founder of Badminton Club (Grade XI onward)
President and Founder of Table Tennis Club (Grade XI onward)
Manager of Cinematography Club (Grade XII)
President of Comedy Club (Grade XII)</p>

<p>Clubs Part of -
Tennis Club - (Grade X)
Environmental Club (Grade IX and X)
Photography Club (Grade XII)
Cinematography Club (Grade XII)
Comedy Club (Grade XII)
Table Tennis Club (Grade XI and XII)
Badminton Club (Grade XII)
Tutoring Club (Grade XI and XII)
Education for all Society (Grade XI and XII)</p>

<p>Sports
Varsity Volleyball</p>

<p>Other Extracurricular Activities
Set up a business within my school where profits go to underprivileged children (Around $1000 a month)
Interned at an I.T. Firm - 4 weeks during summer of Grade X
Interned at an N.G.O regarding Slum development - 8 weeks during summer of Grade XI
Taught at a spastics school - 3 weeks during Christmas Break - Grade X and XI
Education for All Society - Taught children at govt. schools needing help with their education
Taught at a school for Highschool dropouts in India
Taught at a school meant for Child Labour victims in India
Led awareness programmes about Diabetes, Cancer, Schizofrenia, Alcoholism, Inter Family Marriage and Child Labour in slums in India
Helped at a camp for SCARF - Research and Treatment of Schizofrenia
Helped teach at a school for mentally challenged people
Helped lead and organize camps meant for vocational training for women's groups in India
Helped a Medic on wheels (2 days a week for 4 weeks) in India</p>

<p>Financial Aid - None Needed</p>

<p>Sorry for the long post, but could I know my chances for ED at Carnegie Mellon?</p>

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<p>Low Reach I’d say. You have a good chance because of the 800 M in your SAT I, they really look for that (at least what they told me during my interview). Your extracurriculars are way too much. If you can pick a few that you are able to relate to on an emotional level and are passionate about, you’ll look better. Also, I don’t know if CMU practices Affirmative Action for International Students because you are Indian and they get a lot of applicatipns like that in the engineering school. But don’t let that discourage you, statwise you’re certainly in the range. Maybe get your CR up, they don’t care too much about W. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>You have a pretty good chance :] they like As in the most advanced math classes you have, and your chem grades are good too. If you have time, try to get that 800 in SAT II chem, or as the person above me mentioned, try to get a higher critical reading and writing score.</p>

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<p>That’s very reassuring. I’ll try to bring up my Critical Reading scores, or do better in my ACT’s. Thanks a lot for your time.</p>

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<p>I’d say low to mid reach. Your ECs are excellent, but your GPA and SAT are really bringing you down. As an Indian international applying for engineering, you’ll be facing some really tough competition (even in the ED round). You should aim for a 2240+ SAT if you can’t get a 33+ on the ACT.</p>

<p>It’s great that you have 800s on SAT I Math and SAT II Math. Both scores are really important for admission to CIT. I don’t think you need to retake SAT Chem though, as 760 is probably good enough.</p>

<p>You should know that CMU doesn’t look at freshman grades. Calculate your GPA without freshman year before you choose to apply ED. You may decide that you’d rather wait to have 1st semester grades from senior year on your transcript.</p>

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<p>For ED you should get in.</p>

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<p>Your Physics Chemistry and Math grades are great and that’s all that really matters. But apply ED to be safe. I can guarantee you’ll get in ED.</p>

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<p>Thank You! Does my Junior Year hurt my chances because of a lower GPA, despite a heavy courseload?</p>

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<p>the new president is Subra Suresh and he’s Indian. you’ll get in for sure.</p>

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<p>sure…</p>