Chance me for McCormick School of Engineering

<p>With the decision release looming, I'm becoming pretty anxious so if anyone could shed some light on my chances, I'd appreciate it greatly!</p>

<p>GPA: 3.95W (I slacked first two years, GPA is 4.4W over Junior and Senior year)
SAT: 2160
SAT II: 690 on Math II and Physics
Course Rigor: 4 APs (Physics, Calc, Econ, Psych) and 1 Honors course (Spanish) this year
Location: NJ
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
High School: Terribly ranked public school
Other Notes:
-First-generation college student (hoping this makes up for sub-par grades freshman and sophomore years)
-I believe essays were strong because I have a lot of writing experience
-Intended major is Mech. Engineering</p>

<p>Varsity Football:
--Starter at Offensive Tackle and Defensive End
--2nd Team All-County
--2nd Team All-Conference
--1st Team All-Suburban Trends
--Awarded Team's Defensive MVP</p>

<p>Varsity Lacrosse:
--Starting Defenseman since sophomore year</p>

<p>Journalism:
--NFL Featured Columnist on BleacherReport.com
--7-Time Carolina Panthers Featured Columnist of the Month
--Compiled nearly 500,000 views on articles written during three year span of writing for website
--Numerous articles were syndicated on CBSSports.com and USAToday.com</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
--Assistant coach on youth football team for three consecutive years
--Dedicated over 15 hours per week to practices
--Obtained clearance to coach on sidelines once 17 years old
--Independently held tutoring sessions after school for Physics and Math</p>

<p>School Clubs:
--Newspaper Club: Copy Editor as a sophomore
--Physics League</p>

<p>Work:
--Automotive Shop; mechanic
--Country Club; snack bar attendant</p>

<p>Very interesting. I think you have a decent chance</p>

<p>You have a chance. No guarantees.</p>

<p>Just an update: I ended up not getting accepted. Anyone think I would have had a better chance at getting into Medill because of my previous experience/accomplishments in journalism?</p>