Chance me for SCS!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2350 (800 Math, 750 Critical Reading, 800 Writing)
SAT II: 800 Math II, 770 Chemistry, 790 Literature (took physics a couple days ago)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Weighted GPA (out of 5.0): 4.76
Class Rank: 13/337 = top 3.86%
AP (place score in parenthesis): Calculus AB (5), Calculus BC (5), Physics C: Mechanics (5), US Govt. & Politics (5), United States History (5), English Language & Composition (5)</p>

<pre><code> Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, Differential Equations G/T, AP Statistics, Humanities IV, AP English Lit., Advanced Object-Oriented Design G/T, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

Major Awards: NMSQT Semifinalist (most likely finalist), AP Scholar with Distinction, multiple Science Olympiad wins at Maryland State Tourneys and 19th at Science Olympiad Nationals, 3rd Place Maryland Boys Cross Country State Finals
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<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Science Olympiad (Officer), Cross Country, Outdoor Track, UNICEF (Vice President), Salvation Army, National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society, National History Honor Society (Vice President)
Job/Work Experience: Tutor at Kumon Learning Centers</p>

<pre><code> Summer Activities: Internship in Epidemiology and MRI Scanning at the University of Maryland, 2014 Summer Pre- College (A's in both of my classes- the intro CS course (112) the intro ECE course (18-100) !!), swim team
Essays: Well written and passionate - shows developing interest in computer science and motivation/determination in Cross Country
Teacher Recommendations: Calculus teacher and English teacher (MIT requires it), both should be wonderful
Additional Rec: Rec from my Summer Pre-College ECE Professor (the intro to ECE course is notoriously difficult)
Interview: Had an on-campus interview during Pre-College. It was fine; not amazing, but not terrible either!
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<p>Other
State (if domestic applicant): Maryland
Country (if international applicant): United States
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Hooks: Double A's in difficult classes, CS and ECE, during CMU Pre-College, does a lot of sports</p>

<p>Other schools I'm applying to: MIT, Berkeley, University of Maryland College Park</p>

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<p>The surprise would be that you weren’t admitted, particularly if you apply ED.</p>

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<p>They are expecting over 7000 applications for the 140 spots in SCS this year. You do the math. It’s a high reach for anyone.</p>

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<p>Wouldn’t be surprised if you were rejected, tbh. You’re obviously very smart but nothing stands out as “wow”. More qualified applicants have been rejected. What I’m saying is: your odds are as good as anyone’s. You’re definitely a very competitive applicant, but nothing screams “shoe-in”.</p>

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<p>@sockersocket‌ yeah, you are definitely right about that…I am hoping that my success during cmu pre-college will bolster my application enough…(it certainly helped me express interest in my essay) </p>