Chance Me for American University?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Have recently become really interested in American University. I'm a junior in high school and as of now (even though it's a ways away) I really think this is my number 1 and I'm probably going to end up applying ED.</p>

<p>Class Rank: 39/280
Weighted GPA: 4.15
Honors English 1, 2, AP English 3, taking AP English next year
Honors World History, AP US history 1 & 2
Honors Spanish 3, 4, taking AP Spanish next year.
Honors Civics this year, AP European history next year</p>

<p>SAT:
Math: 580
Critical Reading: 630
Writing: 620</p>

<p>I know the score is low^, took it without studying to see where I need to improve.</p>

<p>Extracurricular:
Spanish Honors Society, Class Treasurer, 3 yrs Varsity Soccer Player, Peer leader.</p>

<p>Volunteer at Public Library over the summer and currently volunteering at local hospital. Planning on getting into the National Honors Society.</p>

<p>Lemme know what you think!</p>

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<p>In short, do not submit the SAT.</p>

<p>American ED: Low match/Match</p>

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<p>AU focuses a lot of leadership (not just participating in things), so I’d tick that up. It really wants to know you are interested in what it does (politics, leadership, international), so make sure to show a lot of interest. If you are able, visit a time or two, go to local events it may offer, etc.</p>

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<p>American is not that difficult to get into.
High match/match
Chance Back
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1618485-chances-at-top-schools-will-chance-back.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1618485-chances-at-top-schools-will-chance-back.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I would say that your grades make you over qualified, but as you pointed out yourself, your SAT may not be on par. However, I think you will ultimately be admitted because of your great grades.</p>

<p>Two tips:

  1. Try the ACT
  2. Look into test optional schools. Is American one of them? I feel like it may be.</p>

<p>Best of luck</p>

<p>Chance back:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1617896-chance-me-michigan-usc-ucsb-syracuse.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1617896-chance-me-michigan-usc-ucsb-syracuse.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>You’re above American’s average SAT score, your grades are good. The only thing is you probably need MUCH more community service, and by that I mean volunteering with a congressman, court house, NGO… Something BIG. I feel many kids do stuff at the local library, and while it is service, it’s not life-changing kind of service. </p>

<p>That said, you look pretty good for American. I’d say match.</p>