Chance Me - Class of 2022 ?? WashU and Vanderbilt ???

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hello! I’m currently a Junior from St. Louis Missouri, and I’m dying to know my chances to WashU (ED), Vanderbilt, and John’s Hopkins!

Ethnicity: Native American
Class Rank: 3rd
GPA (U/w): 4.0, GPA (W): 4.8

ACT Composite: 26 (Very low, I am retaking in February 2017)

SAT: Planning on taking SAT and SATII in May 2017 !!

Senior Year AP’s: AP Biology and AP American Literature (My school offers hardly any AP’s)

I am currently enrolled in a community college and will be graduating in 2018 with my Associate’s of Arts Degree.
My course load includes: Pre-calculus- Calc II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Leadership, College Composition I & II, Logic, Art Appreciation, US History, US & MO Government, and Psychology.

Extra Circulars:
NHS - (2 years)
Phi Theta Kappa (Community College Honor Society) - (2 years)
Ecology Club - (2 years)
FBLA - (2 years)
Scholar Bowl - (4 years)
Vice Student Representative to the School Board - (2 years)
Participation in Engineering and Critical Thinking Competitions - (8 years)
Volunteering at Barnes Jewish Hospital (A WashU Affiliate) - (2 years)
Work 2 jobs - (3 years)

Hooks:
Completed College Degree, Ethnicity, TONS of demonstrated interest in WashU.

I know I’m not a dream with my low ACT scores, but these are my reach schools and I was wondering what you guys thought about my chances! Thank you guys!!

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No chance with a 26, even as an NA. Improve into the low 30’s, very good, 35+ or SAT equivalent) , almost certain.

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Especially at WashU, take advantage of the fact that they superscore the ACT. Study hard and take it as many times as possible as long as your finances permit it. By doing so, you should have no problem obtaining a score in the 30s. Given you other credentials in addition to your Native American status, you should have a great shot at getting into these schools.

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Agreed. Race can be “a factor.” It is never “the factor.” It can never compensate for a 26, especially at top colleges. Improve to a 30+.