@paul2752 probably business or law. Haven’t decided yet.
I would add University of Alabama; you are eligible for full tuition scholarship, which will greatly reduce your cost. The school is more than decent in general
You shouldn’t worry about getting accepted into BC and University of Virginia, you’re above average. You have better than a good shot at NYU, USC, USB, as well. Obviously, the last 4 are reaches, as everyone has been saying
Sounds like you a super competitive applicant that would be a great fit for any of these schools! The last for may jsut come down to luck but your in position for a top tier of your choosing. Good luck!
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You are competitive for all the schools even the last four! You have put yourself into a great position you should be proud of that. Obviously with top tier schools its anyone guess but I wouldnt be surprised if you got into most excluding the last four which are reaches for anyone. Best of luck!
30% for Cornell is quite generous, eh…?
Are you a junior or senior?
Junior. Just doing research right now. @AcceptableName
I think you can get into Cornell. I have a Korean friend, whose scores are similar to yours, got accepted by Cornell.
^ When you are talking about the Ivys, scores alone do not help you predict chances. Plenty of people with great stats and great ECs get rejected every year. Such schools are reach schools for anybody.
The last four seem to be out of reach for you, but the rest are matches or high matches. Also, don’t underplay the fact that you are fluent in four languages. Very few high school students can boast that. I would say that your language fluency is probably the most impressive thing on your application (based on what you have shared with us), and it should help you stand out from the pack. Try to do something with it between now and when you apply: maybe go to a different country to practice the language, or maybe work as a translator for a little bit, or maybe even write stories or poems in a different language. Just some thoughts
@johnjohn99 Thank you for commenting! I wasn’t aware that multilingualism is such a big thing. That’s interesting. Two of the languages are Indian and I’ve been there seven or eight times for a little over a month. I’ve been to Spain (I speak Spanish) once, but only for a week. Other than writing stories, is there a way I can highlight this in my app?
Work as a translator, trying teaching languages at your local library, maybe start a website full of language lessons and tutorials
Your GPA is strong af and your AP course load is also really solid. I had a lower ACT score and got denied ED at NYU; when my admissions counselor called NYU admissions, they said the reason I was denied is my downward trending GPA. The languages will also help you there.
You have a very good chance at all of them. (Yes, even Yale, Columbia, and Penn). Once you’re in the 2100-2400 range on your SAT, other factors jump in (i.e essays, recs and ECs). Your ACT is also in the required range. Any SAT 2’s though? Overall, you’re academically qualified. Your ECs also show commitment (although they’re too many). What do you/others think of your essays? And how are your recs?
First, get certified through subject or AP tests, or through cultural centers/embassies, so that your level in all the languages appears clearly.
Second, do something with your languages.
Third, look into the Critical Language Flagships, since those look for citizens with strong language skills (in a Critical Language Flagship program, you can major in whatever you want then get certified at the highest level in that language. You study abroad for the subject you’re interested in and you get some scholarships.)
Improve your SAT Score and try and show off leadership.
In all honestly, you’re stats are very commendable! For some particular places, though, it will be very difficult (Yale, Penn, Columbia, and Cornell obviously), but your chances look pretty decent. (Don’t take my word for it though, b/c I’m not deeply aware about most of them)
For UVA and UNC in particular, in-state is TONS easier than OOS, which is why sometimes students with an amazing profile can get deferred or even denied at either place. That’s just what I know, but I wish you good luck regardless! Your profile is great and you should feel great about what you have accomplished so you can apply to these schools!
Trust me you’re fine. Great scores and GPA, and you took hard classes. You’ll definitely get into most of them.