I am a white male who lives in New York. I’m going to EA U Chicago but I am not entirely sure if I want to ED Columbia or Northwestern (I’d prefer Columbia but it’s much more competitive even though I’d be applying to Arts & Sciences at both schools).
I have a 5.2 GPA on a 5 point scale (I am not top 10%)
SAT: 2310
APs: Bio, Chem, Physics, GoPo, Macro, English, AB Calc, Music Theory
SAT Subject Test Scores: 780 (chem), 750 (math 2) - I will probably retake math 2
Awards:
Won first place in two international piano competitions and performed at Carnegie Hall both times.
All-state finalist for piano.
Submitted research paper to Siemens and I think I have a solid shot at becoming a semi-finalist (results come out before ED)
I will submit my science paper to Acorda science competition in about a week (results come out before ED)
Some AP award although I don’t exactly know what it is
Award of Academic Excellence in 9th Grade
ECs:
Interned at Columbia University Medical Center for two summers to perform science research
Founder and president of music club at high school three years ago that performs at local nursing homes every month and pairs high school musicians with a beginning musician to tutor for money
Worked at music school over the summer for three weeks tutoring students
Music school honors program for three years
Participated in chamber music programs at my music school for 7 years
Lead pianist in jazz band for three years
“Top Write” of school newspaper
JV/Varsity tennis for three years