Chance me for CMU?

Hi, I realize that decisions come out in less than a week but I need some closure for the rejection I expect is coming my way. I threw this together really quickly so please let me know if I should add more information! I’m applying to DC as a history major. Thank you!

GPA: 3.5 UW (school doesn’t weigh or have AP classes – Honors are the equivalent of AP)

Courseload: Most challenging classes my schedule accommodates except math (school offers higher math courses)

SAT: 800 Math, 760 Reading

SAT II: 790 Math II, 750 English Lit – APs: US History (5), English Lang (4)

ECs worth mentioning:

  • extensive field research on undescribed subtropical plants in Ecuador, presented research in Boston
  • summer intern at local historical society, preserved and curated manuscripts and exhibits
  • historical research under professor from local university
  • campus ropes course instructor (leadership position), theater backstage tech crew (leadership position)
  • summer job managing 10+ other people

Essays and LOR: mediocre at best I guess? I’m not exactly sure how I can rate myself on these

  • National Merit Finalist

Don’t do adcom’s job for them. Stay positive and you never know what could happen. Good luck to you!

Patience is a virtue.

And no one on CC can answer your question anyway.