Asian male from Austin
9th Grade
Pre-AP World Geo - 100
Pre-AP English 1 - 99
Pre-AP Biology - 100
Pre-AP Algebra 2 - 96
Computer Science 1 - 99
German 1 - 100
Debate 1 - 98
Intro to Engineering Design - 98
10th Grade (in progress)
AP Physics - 83(I am talking about how I am trying to improve it on my essay)
AP Comp Sci - 90
AP World History - 99
Pre-AP Chemistry - 94
Pre-AP Pre Calc - 94
Pre-Ap English 2 - 100
Pre-AP German 2 - 99
Principles of Health Science - 100
Rank: 19/716
GPA: 5.67/6.00
SAT: Reading(610), Math(660), I am taking one more SAT.
Extracurriculars currently enrolled in or completed:
Debate(Captain)
Engineering(Secretary)
Computer Science Club(Social Media Director)
UIL Comp Sci
Mu Alpha Theta
UIL Robotics
HOSA
Robotics
Tennis
Soccer
Leadership Club
Self-learning web development
Piano
Awards:
Top 5 Placing at Robotics Competition
Super Score at Regional Piano Competition
Top 5 in German Dialogue(regional)
Top 15 in German Dialogue(state)
Duke TIP Recognition
Questions:
Would two subtle grammatical errors in my essay hurt me?
When would I know if I get an interview or not?
If you are talking about the TAMS application essay, I think content is more important that slight grammatical mistakes. You are probably going because you love math and science and those are your strong points. Good luck!
@SupMyMan You’re application looks great and I’m sure you have a good chance of being admitted to TAMS! You probably already have or will receive an invitation to interview day. The math test is easy if you understand the concepts of the practice tests and make sure that you’re comfortable with public speaking before the interview. Good luck! 
I got accepted for the interview! Any advice on attire or how to prepare for the behavioral questions they ask?
Congrats!! On my interview day, I wore slacks, a button shirt, a tie, and dress shoes while others wore a suit. It’s your choice but just try your best to look professional. For the questions, be prepared for a lot of personal questions like know what you want from TAMS, how you’re inclined to STEM, the role that you took on at your high school, etc. (these are just general ideas that I think you should keep in mind). There aren’t any wrong answers, but the best advice that I can give to you is that you be confident with public-speaking and to be able to come up with articulate answers at short-notice. They just want to see how you stand out with your individuality. Don’t come off as arrogant and don’t exaggerate accomplishments because they told us about someone that had a perfect score on the SAT but got rejected because of this.
Grades
8th Grade
Sem 1
Honors Algebra 1- 97
Honors Spanish 1- 92
Honors Art 1- 94
Sem 2
Honors Algebra 1- 99
Honors Spanish 1- 93
Honors Art 1- 96
9th Grade
Sem 1
Honors Geometry - 90
Honors Spanish 2- 97
Honors G/T English 1 - 94
AP Human Geography - 93
AP Biology - 78
Sem 2
Honors Geometry - 93
Honors Spanish 2- 95
Honors G/T English 1 - 94
AP Human Geography - 85
AP Biology - 74 (I took the SAT Subject Test and got a 760)
10th Grade Expected Scores
Sem 1
Honors Algebra 2 - 95
Honors Spanish 3- 94
Honors Chemistry - 97
AP Environmental Science - 94
AP G/T World History - 95
AP G/T Physics- 97
(I took a practice SAT and ACT. Could you chance me if I performed this well on the one I am taking soon?)
SAT score - 1410
ACT score- 35
Extracurriculars
-Brain Bee (President)
-Girl Up (Co-Founder)
-Debate (Public Forum)
- Leo Club
- Interior Design Club
- HOSA
- 7-week Biochem crystallography research in UT Arlington
- National Spanish Honor Society
- National Art Honor Society
- Student Emergency Response Team
- Tutoring Kids Math from (6th-grade math to Algebra 1)
Expected Class Rank- 91/993
GPA- 5.435/6
Will I be able to get an Interview and possibly get into TAMS with these credentials?
I think you should be able to get an interview. Your grades are impressive, aside from bio, but that’s okay. As long as you show improvement TAMS will like that. Good luck!