Chance me for CMU?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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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
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Honestly, when I review the 2018 admission stats for the various colleges at CMU it is evident that no one should expect getting in. You have great SAT but your GPA is well under their 4.0 rating. It is humbling that there are so many stellar students out there when you are tops in your local HS. Good luck, you deserve it like the rest of the top students.