Chance me for these business schools!

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<p>Hi, I'm a junior planning for college, and need a bit of help deciding on a list of colleges. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>

<p>Stats and Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>GPA: 4.1 weighted (my school doesn't report unweighted)</p>

<p>SAT: Haven't taken it yet, but I got a 195 on my PSAT. However, I was very sick on testing day and I believe I will do better on the SAT, as I'm also taking a prep course. (I've taken a lot of practice tests and usually get around 2150).</p>

<p>ACT: Planning to take it. </p>

<p>SAT Subject Test: Molecular Biology - 730, planning to take Math II and U.S. History in June. </p>

<p>AP: 5 on AP Biology </p>

<p>Rank: My school doesn't report rank, but I am pretty certain I am in the top 5%.</p>

<p>Class Schedule: (Class and overall grade)</p>

<p>9th Grade:
English - A
Health - A
Integrated Social Science - A
Spanish 1 - A
Stock Market - A
Honors Integrated Math 2 - A
Honors Intro to Physics - A
Honors Programming in Java - A</p>

<p>10th Grade:
British Literature - A
Phys. Ed. - A
Honors Chemistry - A
Honors Integrated Math 3 - B
Honors Spanish 2 - A
Honors World History - A
AP Biology - A</p>

<p>11th Grade (so far)
Honors Anatomy/Physiology - A
Honors Spanish 3 - A
Honors U.S. History - A
AP Calculus AB - A
AP Chemistry - A
AP English Language and Composition - A</p>

<p>12th Grade (planned schedule)
AP Calculus BC
AP Government and Politics
AP Statistics
AP Economics
AP English Language and Literature
Honors Physics
Honors International Relations</p>

<p>Ethnicity - Kosovar: My entire family and I were born in Kosovo and are refugees here after fleeing the country due to a war/genocide. </p>

<p>Hook: First generation college applicant</p>

<p>School: Number 1 school in Delaware, and ranked 19th in the nation for math and science. Super competitive with students going to all types of schools including Harvard, Yale, UPenn, etc. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars and other Activities (this is where I think I'm not as strong in because I don't have a ton of EC's, but I am dedicated).</p>

<p>Model UN: All 3 years, many awards.</p>

<p>Science Ambassadors: 9th and 10th grade</p>

<p>World Quest: 10th and 11th grade, placed 4th last year.</p>

<p>Habitat for Humanity: All 3 years</p>

<p>Stock Market Club: Just started at my school this year.</p>

<p>Chemistry Olympiad: Just this year. </p>

<p>Immigrant Help Club - This is a soon-to-be club that my friend and I (who's also an immigrant/refugee like me) plan to start to help out immigrants.</p>

<p>Volunteer Hours:
About 20 hours from Science Ambassadors in which I tutor inner city kids in math/science.
Compassionate Care Hospice: 100+ hours </p>

<p>Work:
I referee competitive soccer games on weekends and in the summer (past 3 years). </p>

<p>I am interested in getting a degree in Finance/Business/Investments and Securities. Basically, something business related.</p>

<p>My dream school is Stern, but given their record with financial aid, I doubt I would be able to afford it as my family's income is less than $60,000 (but I can dream, can't I? ). Wharton would be great if I could get in, but I think that really depends on how high I can get my SAT. I also like U of Chicago, U of Michigan, and Haas. My safety school is University of Delaware (and possibly, but a very long shot, American University of Kosovo). </p>

<p>Given all of this, do I have a chance of getting into any of these schools? Are there any other schools I should consider? And also, will my story benefit my admission chances at all?</p>

<p>Thank you all in advance. I appreciate your help very much!</p>

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<p>Bump
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<p>we have a lot in common! With the Kosovo war haha but im a year older
look into upenn for business!</p>

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<p>haha cool! I’m looking into UPenn, and I’ll probably apply there, but it seems like getting into there is just luck. Where do you go to school? A fol shqip?</p>

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<p>Po, qysh jo? Haha message me</p>

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<p>NYU gives really crappy Financial Aid, as you’ve implied yourself. First gen is a hook, although not as big as URM. Your EC’s lack continuity/you don’t stand out in them. Your projected SAT does not look that high each either. Haas out of state pretty much implies you’re paying all the way, probably not a good idea for your family. Not sure how much of a leg up UChicago and Wharton give first-gen, but right now you look just so weaker than the average admitee to those schools (without considering your socioeconomic situation). Match for Michigan. My suggestion: focus on one EC in depth and do a gosh darn good job in it (try to aim for national level, business related would be nice given your interests/where you’re applying). Also nuke that standardized testing (SAT + ACT + subject tests). Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot for the (honest) critique. I really appreciate it. I was wondering, how much of a role does the essay play in the admissions process at these schools? I have some ideas for a killer (at least I think so) essay regarding my personal story about how going through a war has shaped me as a person and whatnot.</p>

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<p>I think Wharton is a reach, but you’ll get into NYU I’m sure. Additionally, if you want to boost your chances for Ross apply to the LSA school and then apply as a transfer after freshmen year. It’s a lot easier to do that. </p>

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<p>Update! </p>

<p>Sorry for reviving this old thread, but now that I’ve almost completed junior year, I’d like some insight on my chances! Thanks! </p>

<p>SAT: Despite my low PSAT score of 195, I managed to get a 2240 on my SAT</p>

<p>SAT Breakdown: CR: 780
M: 760
WR: 700</p>

<p>I didn’t start the Immigrant Help Club I mentioned before due to some complications. However, I founded Business Professionals of America (BPA) at my school, and I am the president of the club. </p>

<p>I also started a website/blog on technology, which I am very passionate about. You can find it at fntechofficial.■■■■■■■■■■■■■. </p>

<p>Also, some awards: </p>

<p>Meritorious award for COMAP Math Modeling competition
1 of 4 state winners of the Common Wealth Awards for Distinguished Service Essay Contest. I got to meet Madeleine Albright, Wolf Blitzer, Kenneth Cole, and Judith Jamison. </p>

<p>Summer Activities:</p>

<p>I am interning with a professor at the University of Delaware this summer doing research in finance. </p>

<p>Now for the bad news:
I’m getting 2 B’s this year. They’re both 90%, so they’re not low B’s, but they’re B’s nonetheless. One of them is in Spanish III, and the other in AP Calculus AB. </p>

<p>Course Changes for Senior Year:</p>

<p>I’ll be taking Honors Spanish 4 instead of IR next year.</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>Bump </p>

<p>10 Char</p>