Chance me for GA Tech please!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgia Institute of Technology
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<p>I was hoping you guys could chance me at getting into GA Tech.</p>

<p>Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering
SAT II: 720 (Math IIC); Taking Physics in the fall, hoping for 700+
ACT: 31 composite (29 English, 34 Math, 33 Reading, 28 Science haven't gotten essay back)
Weighted GPA: 4.03, 16.1 QPA (QPA out of twenty)</p>

<p>Taken: AP Lit & Comp, AP US History (Probably 4 or 5 on both)</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:</p>

<p>AP Psych
AP Physics C
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
Modern Poetry
Expository Writing
Computing Classes</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>200+ hours of volunteer service being a camp counselor at Hinduism Camp during summer
200+ hours of volunteer service being a ballboy at Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament for 2 years
50 hours of volunteer service at local hospital
Attended Explo Summer Camp at Yale University and took classes (Biomechanics of Sports and Computer Programming)
4 years Varsity Tennis (Captain, Senior year; Varsity letter all 4 years)
Member of Cancer Research Society to plan fundraisers to fund cancer research (2 years)
Member of Junior Statesmen of America to go to debates across New England (2 years)
Member of Student Government for senior year to plan events for school
Writer for school newspaper (Tech and Business Section; 2 years)
Member of 4-person team on local quiz bowl gameshow (The Challenge; 2 years)
Member of local Relay for Life team to raise money for cancer research (2 years)
Honorable mention and 2nd place at Southern Connecticut Science Fair
Selected as one of fifteen oral presenters at statewide CT science fair, won 7th place overall
Selected as a poster presenter at a International Science Conference in San Juan, PR
Published research in Journal of Materials Research by Cambridge
Published research in Diamond and Related Materials Journal (internationally recognized)
3rd Place at Local Science Fair
Founder and President of National Science Honors Society at school
Member of National Social Science Honors Society</p>

<p>Race: Indian (South Asian)</p>

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<p>Yes & No.</p>

<p>Yes, your scores are phenomenal, and the fact you’ve taken as many tests as you have show you’re a hard worker- not to mention you’ve scored well above average on all of them. You could get in 100% if all they looked at was scores, no doubt about it.</p>

<p>No because you’re trying way too hard with your extracurricular activities. Your application is already padded. You list “200 hours” of two things and 50 of some third thing. Beyond that, you’re a member of every club imaginable. What do you LIKE to do? People want to see you’re dedicated to doing things to enjoy, otherwise your personality comes off as that of a sycophant concerned only with getting accepted into a highly selective college, not contributing positively to the campus. Pick an extracurricular that actually <em>means</em> something to you, and tell them what it means to you. That’s what additional information is for. Write your essay with the theme of trying “new things” to offset the fact that you’re in so many clubs- it’ll take you from “trying too hard” to “eager to be involved”. </p>

<p>But, again, with those test scores, I would punch you in the face if you wanted to re-take a thing :slight_smile: You’ll get in, more than likely.</p>

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<p>I’d say your in. When I applied my scores/gpa/courseload were comparable which are the most important things they look for. Apply early</p>

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<p>You don’t come off scattered to me.</p>

<p>Interests:
Tennis:
ballboy at Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament for 2 years
4 years Varsity Tennis (captain & letters)</p>

<p>Religious:
Hinduism camp counselor</p>

<p>Medicine:
50 hours of volunteer service at local hospital
Member of Cancer Research Society to plan fundraisers to fund cancer research
Member of local Relay for Life team to raise money for cancer research (2 years)
Biomechanics class (also fits under science)</p>

<p>Science (excluding medicine listed above):
Honorable mention and 2nd place at Southern Connecticut Science Fair
Selected as one of 15 oral presenters at statewide CT science fair, 7th place
Selected as a poster presenter at a International Science Conference in San Juan,
Published research in Journal of Materials Research by Cambridge
Published research in Diamond and Related Materials Journal
3rd Place at Local Science Fair
Computer Programming class</p>

<p>More “General” Academic interests:
Member of Junior Statesmen of America to go to debates across New England
Member of Student Government for senior year to plan events for school
Writer for school newspaper (Tech and Business Section; 2 years)
Member of 4-person team on local quiz bowl gameshow (The Challenge; 2 years)</p>

<p>This reads as a person who enjoys tennis and excels at it. Holds religious beliefs and believes in sharing those beliefs and guiding others. Very interested and involved in science and has worked to receive (what seems to me as) fairly high honors/recognition for this. With a more specific science interest evident in medicine.</p>

<p>Near the bottom some additional interests demonstrating leadership and interest in greater world around you (business and politics).</p>

<p>This list doesn’t come off as random, or trying too hard.
Honestly I think some users come on, see an impressive but slightly long list of ecs and comfort themselves by calling you “too scattered” to make themselves feel better for doing less.</p>

<p>Your course load seems good, especially considering how much you do outside of school. Your ACT is a point above GT’s average, which should put you safely in the 25-75 percentile for BME (which tends to be higher then other disciplines) Your other scores seem pretty good.</p>

<p>Not like I have any inside info on GT, but you application seems pretty strong, showing commitment and interest in your major (among other areas) and having good academics.</p>