<p>Your coursework and GPA seem very good and strong. What’s holding you back possibly are your extracurriculars and awards which seem a bit shallow and spread out. I hope you don’t plan to declare them all. Focus on the big ones that matter. The fact that you are an African American and first generation do help though. </p>
<p>One question, are you a US citizen or international? International students have a much more difficult time getting in to unversities and also recieve less financial aid.
JHU- reach
NYU- match
WUSTL- reach/ did you visit? I heard they’re partial to those who visit their campus.</p>
<p>Just make sure you write good essays and get good rec letters and you should have a decent shot!</p>