Chance Me for Reaches, Reverse Chance Me for Targets and Shots at a Full Ride

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Demographics: Male , Black/African, Texas , Private ( < 200 class size), and hooks (URM, First in Family to apply to schools in US)

Income: 35k for 5 people

Intended Major(s): Comp Sci/Business/Chemical Engineering/Environmental Science

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ACT/SAT/SAT II: Test Optional

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UW/W GPA and Rank: 3.89 basically a 3.9 my school doesn’t rank

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(Took AP classes but never tests because they were too expensive for my family)

AP World

AP Physics 1

AP Psychology

AP Biology (No AP Chem)

AP Statistics

AP Calc AB (highest level of math at school)

AP English IV

AP Macro

DC English III

DC History III

(Geometry, Alg 2, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Pre Calc, US History) Honors

Awards:

ABRSM Violin Awards, Orchestra State Championships, Questbridge National College Match Finalist

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Extracurriculars:

Primary Author of Submitted Research Paper on how populations can increase lifespan

Secondary Author on Research with college professor on Public Policy

Non-Submitted Research Internship with Local College Professor on Real Estate

Climate Change Activist

Mu Alpha Theta Club

NHS

Podcast on Music and Business

Financial Independence and Math Tutor

Open Resource Website on Financial Independence

Power Washing Business

Working on Clothing Line rn

Self Taught Python Java, Javascript, C++ (Soph-Present)

Essays/LORs/Other:

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AP Biology Teacher 10/10

AP English Teacher 8/10

AP Calc Teacher 6.5/10

Counselor 9/10

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I don’t see any schools listed.

I’m sorry you couldn’t afford the AP tests with fee reduction. If you have a chance this year, I suggest you fund raise somehow and take them. While the upfront expense is large, the credits will save you more later.

In addition to in-state schools you should apply to schools that meet need.

Run the net price calculator on several schools…those you know like Rice. And those you may not like Dennison.

Also look at W&L Johnson, American Frederick Douglas and SMU for full rides.

Check application dates. If you are a senior you missed some deadlines.

Good luck to you.

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Possible to take the ACT or SAT?

26 ACT or 1260 SAT → full ride at Prairie View A&M
28 ACT or 1300 SAT → full ride at Tuskegee (check whether it is automatic, automatic up to a limited number, or competitive, as the web site is not that clear about it)

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I know this probably doesn’t help you now, but the college board gives a discount on AP fees for low income students and Texas also offers assistance. When we needed help, I had to ask our guidance department. They knew we qualified but didn’t offer.

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