Chance Me For a Chocolate Chip Cookie!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi there!</p>

<p>I am currently a senior from New York and will be applying for the Class of 2015.
Please chance me for the following: Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>Cornell CALS ED
Columbia SEAS
Northwestern
Carnegie Mellon
UI Urbana-Champaign
University of Michigan Ann Arbor EA
New York University
UC Berkeley
UCLA</p>

<p>Planning to major in Biological Engineering or related
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[li]Objective:[/li]Superscored SAT I: CR:770 M:740 W:710 TOTAL: 2220
SAT II: Math Level II 800, Biology M 710, Chinese 790
Should I Take Chemistry and Biology SAT again?
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.71<a href="A+%20=%204.0;%20A=%203.8;%20A-%20=%203.6">/b</a>
UC Weighted GPA (10-12): **4.333
Rank: School Does not Rank</p>

<p>[li]Course Load:[/li][/ul]
[ul]
[li]Format Class: Grade<a href="AP%20Score">/b</a> [New York State Regents Grade]</p>[/li]
<p>[li]Freshmen Year*[/li]Chinese 2: **A*
Concert Orchestra: A+
Honors Coordinated Science: A-
Honors English: B
Honors Geometry: A-
Honors Global Perspective: B+
Living Environment: A-
Math B (Algebra 2): A</p>

<p>[li]Sophomore Year[/li]A.P. European History: A<a href="5">/b</a>
A.P. Statistics: **A-<a href="5">/b</a>
Regents Chemistry: **A [100]
College Prep Writing: A
English II: A+
Health: A
Pre-Calculus: A
Science Research: A
Spanish I:** A-** [95]</p>

<p>[li]Junior Year[/li]A.P. Calculus BC: A-<a href="BC:%204/AB:%205">/b</a>
A.P. Chemistry: **B+<a href="5">/b</a>
A.P. Composition: **A+<a href="5">/b</a> [100]
A.P. Computer Science: **B+<a href="3">/b</a> LOL
A.P. United States History: **A<a href="4">/b</a> [99]
Science Research: **A-
Spanish 2:** A-**</p>

<p>[li]Senior Year[/li]A.P. Physics B: -
A.P. Biology:: -
A.P. Economics Macro/Micro: -
A.P. Government: -
A.P. Literature: -
Multivariable Calculus: -
Spanish 3: -</p>

<p>[li]Graduating with 12 AP Exams/11 AP Courses</p>[/li]
<p>[li]Subjective:[/li]Extracurriculars: Varsity Track (10) , National Honor Society, Columbia University Science Honors Program, Mathletes, Chess Club
Volunteer/Community Service: Volunteered at Local Church (60 Hours) Volunteered at Local Hospital (150 Hours)
Summer Activities: Molecular Biology research at local university (11) -- participated in numerous Science Research competitions at county, state, national level in 10th, 11th, 12th grade -- Siemens, Intel, etcetc
Awards and Honors: PSAT Commended Scholar (204), AP Scholar with Distinction, some Honorable Mentions at Science Research competitions (nothing big)
12 Years Violin (taught a few people, but mostly for interest only); 3 Years Piano</p>

<p>[li]Other[/li]State (if domestic applicant): New York City Area, NY
School Type: Public (Very Competitive: Top 50)
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 250,000+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None
[/ul]</p>

<p>An estimated percentage would be great! I don't really see how words like "reach" corresponds to the chances of someone actually getting into a school. But all input is GREATLY appreciated!</p>

<p>Thanks so much for reading!</p>

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<p>Cornell CALS ED - in
Columbia SEAS - eh
Northwestern - in
Carnegie Mellon - in
UI Urbana-Champaign - in
University of Michigan Ann Arbor EA - in
New York University - in
UC Berkeley - eh
UCLA - eh</p>

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<p>@bleedblue12345: Thanks for your input!</p>

<p>slight bump : )</p>

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<p>you should be in at Michigan and if you are applying EA, doesnt that mean you go there no matter what? or is that ED?</p>

<p>either way, good luck!</p>

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<p>@SuperHenderson13: Thanks for your response! Early Action isnt binding so I can wait till April/May before I make a decision if I get in : )</p>

<p>slight bump : ) anyone else?</p>

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<p>oh alright, the only 4 i think you might have trouble getting into to is UCLA, Cornell, Columbia, and UC Berk. but everyone has trouble getting in there</p>

<p>good luck!</p>

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<p>@SuperHenderson13: Thanks! </p>

<p>bump : ) Additional input would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>You have really solid stats and seem to know what you want and are doing…I’ll give this my best shot.</p>

<p>Cornell CALS ED - Definitely a chance but Ivies are hard to predict.
Columbia SEAS - Same as Cornell, maybe slightly less of a chance.
Northwestern - Match
Carnegie Mellon - Match
UI Urbana-Champaign - Match
University of Michigan Ann Arbor EA - Match
New York University - Very low reach, probably in.
UC Berkeley - Low-mid reach.
UCLA - Low-mid reach.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>@Strikeb4ck: Thanks and good luck to you too : )</p>

<p>bumpity bump~</p>

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<p>Can anyone else give their thoughts? Appreciate it : )</p>

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<p>Lol Columbia regular decision is not the same as Cornell Early Decision. There’s like a 20% difference in acceptance rate.</p>

<p>That being said I don’t think you’re going to get into Columbia with that SAT/GPA, but there’s always a chance.</p>

<p>You should be in everywhere else except perhaps Berkeley and Northwestern.</p>

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<p>@Nosike: There is a huge difference between Columbia College and Columbia SEAS as they are in different application processes. That being said I believe that, Columbia SEAS is roughly on par with Cornell. However, I agree that the liberal arts part of Columbia is significantly harder for me to gain admission to. </p>

<p>Thanks for your input! Looking forward to more responses! : )</p>

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<p>Cornell CALS ED - very good chance
Columbia SEAS - low-mid reach
Northwestern - in
Carnegie Mellon - low reach/high match?
UI Urbana-Champaign - not sure
University of Michigan Ann Arbor EA - in
New York University - in
UC Berkeley - iffy because the UCs are more concerned with stats than anything else
UCLA - ^^</p>

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<p>@idkididk: Thanks so much for chancing!</p>

<p>Keep it coming! : )</p>

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<p>I definitely feel like you have a great shot for all of the colleges you are looking at. I can almost say that you are 80 to 90 percent in for all of the colleges except Columbia.</p>

<p>Also, I do not think you have to retake the SAT II for Biology especially because you already have two very good scores.</p>

<p>Overall, I hope for the best. Your scores are great, your extracurricular activities are good and your resume in its entirety matches well with the schools you are looking at.</p>

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<p>@arod13: Thanks so much! I hope you’re right haha</p>

<p>bumpity bump! keep it coming! : )</p>

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<p>bump! anyone else wanna give it a shot? will chance back!</p>

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<p>your extra curriculars are solid and your scores are good for all of the schools id say u have an awesome shot at carnegie mellon and i can see you at cornell and columbia your grades are in the ballpark for them they are just a lottery though but you are definetely a strong competitor</p>

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<p>@workhorse92: Thanks!</p>

<p>BUMP! : )</p>

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<p>Your app looks really solid
nice balance in stats and ECs i cant see your chemistry score, but if you have the time (and the confidence)- it might <em>just</em> be worth trying to get that 3rd subject over 750&lt;/p>

<p>I would say you have about a 60-70% chance at most of the schools including Cornell, but Columbia is a bit of a wild card</p>

<p>chance me back?- <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1006553-senior-chance-ivies-ehhhh-grades.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1006553-senior-chance-ivies-ehhhh-grades.html&lt;/a&gt; :)</p>