Chance me for Notre Dame and UCLA

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi there! I'm planning to apply to a few top-tier universities and would be grateful if people could give me their opinion on me getting accepted. </p>

<p>Here is my list of top colleges that I might apply to:
1. Notre Dame
2. UCLA
3. USC
4. Boston College
5. Northwestern</p>

<p>Here are my stats:
3.886 cumulative gpa uw, 4.247 gpa weighted
I have taken the SAT once (when I was sick...) and got an 1870, I'm taking it again this weekend and I hope to get at least 2100
I'm currently taking 2 AP classes (Psych and Language) and will probably get 4's or 5's on both tests
Will be taking 4 AP classes next year (Literature, Calc AB, Government, and Environmental Science)</p>

<p>ECs:
member of my school orchestra for 8 years
have been taking private violin lessons for 3 years
won a "most inspirational musician" award from my high school
went to state this year with my chamber orchestra
got 1st place at Heritage Music Festival last year (maybe this year too... we'll see)
Superior rating at Solo & ensemble every year
played soccer for the past 9 years (went to districts a few times)
horseback riding for the past 3 years (am planning on doing some shows within the next year)
will be starting to volunteer at a therapeutic riding center this summer
have 120+ hours of volunteer work (haven't added exact figures yet)
have stage managed 3 plays
award for "most volunteer hours" in freshman year
played in my quartet for nursing homes many times
in BETA club (community service club)
was in Key Club last year (another community service club)
NHS in freshman year (no time the past two years so maybe next year)
performed in 3 theatrical productions since freshmen year (one for school, two outside of school)
help out with my church's Vacation Bible School every summer
very involved with my church and youth group
planning on getting some of my writing published in magazines/newspapers</p>

<p>I've probably forgotten something but I think this is a pretty good representation of what my apps will look like. I haven't decided who I want to write my letters of rec yet but I'm hoping they'll be very strong. Also, I'm quite good at writing and I think I have a lot to say so hopefully that'll turn out well!</p>

<p>Thanks so much for reading all of this!</p>

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<p>I’d say that the schools you listed would be high match/reaches as long as you get your SAT score up. Your GPA is good, your ECs are good, and if you get the AP scores you think you will, I’d say you have as good of a chance as anyone to get into the schools you listed. Good luck on your endeavors! :slight_smile: </p>

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<li>Notre Dame low reach</li>
<li>UCLA low reach</li>
<li>USC high match/low reach</li>
<li>Boston College match</li>
<li>Northwestern reach
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<p>ok thanks! how do u think I could improve my chances of getting in?</p>

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<p>might look at a school like Holy Cross-top25 LAC located 1 hour from Boston. HC is similar to ND but easier to get into.</p>

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<p>oh cool I should definitely look into that! do you think there’s any chance I could get into Notre Dame?</p>

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<p>id say low reach for most of your schools</p>

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<p>cool thanks for the input (:</p>