Chance me for UCB, University of Florida, Harvard, NYU, and JHU?

<p>Okay, I will graduate High-School soon and have to start applying to colleges by January to fit into the Fall 2015 Semester. Decided to apply to schools like Harvard and John Hopkins as long-shot schools (I've got a couple net-schools lined up and willing to take me when I graduate), and was wondering if anyone wanted to chance me.</p>

<p>SCHOOLS I'M APPLYING TO:
Harvard University
New York University
John Hopkins University
University of California: Berkley
University of Florida
AND A FEW NET SCHOOLS:
Nova Southeastern University
Florida International University</p>

<p>SAT:
Reading: 690
Math: 650
Writing: 700
Composite: 2040 (10 on essay)</p>

<p>Will get ACT scores next month, taking 1 subject test in December (Biology E/M).
This is actually a concern of mine. I was going to take 3 tests in December, but had to cancel two of them. Now I only have one score, and i'm not sure if I even meet the requirements to apply to many of these schools. Any advice?</p>

<p>GPA:
unweighted: 3.75
Weighted: 4.1/5</p>

<p>AP: N/A
IB: N/A</p>

<p>SENIOR-YEAR COURSES: (College level for ALL)
Music Theory I
Intro to Biology I
Intro to Biology lab I (not sure if lab counts as separate course)
Chemistry A
Intro to Biology II
Intro to Biology II Lab
Beginning French
College Algebra
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Pre-calculus
(going to complete five more before I enroll in college)</p>

<p>PERSPECTIVE MAJOR: neurobiology
MAJOR AWARDS: none</p>

<p>EXTRA-CURRICULARS:
Drama for two years (major role in three plays)
Bass for Broward College Choral Society (night and day choir)
Performance shows at varying venues (guitarist, pianist, and singer)
Lauderdale Small Boat Club Harbor Clean-up</p>

<p>WORK EXPERIENCE:
Co-founder of Flying Toy Shop (sold R/C airplanes at airshows around the US)
Yacht repairs and maintenance (summer job)</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Volunteer at Cleveland Clinic Florida (around 160 hours)
Fort Lauderdale People to People coral reef clean-up (diver)
Rotary's Helping Hands Project</p>

<p>SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
Attended Fudan University's International Summer School (summer immersive language intensive program)
Research and data collection with Dr. Micheal Shen or Cleveland Clinic Florida on a study about implantable cardiovascular difibrillators (<a href="http://www.anthem.com/medicalpolicies/policies/mp_pw_a053321.htm"&gt;http://www.anthem.com/medicalpolicies/policies/mp_pw_a053321.htm&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p>

<p>TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
French II (college) professor
A and P lab (college) professor
College Algebra (college, obviously) professor</p>

<p>OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Dr. Micheal Shen, Head of Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Florida
A teacher I know personally, but never took a course from</p>

<p>SCHOOL TYPE: Homeschooled</p>

<p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
I am not sure how this will fit into the rest of my application, but I think it's a large hook that I'll be graduating high-school
2-3 years early.
(when I'm 15)
-Took SAT 3 years early
-Spent my entire high-school career dual-enrolling at a college
-Almost completed my AA degree (due to amount of credits taken at college)
-started attending college at 14
-homeschooled my whole life (but not for religious reasons, I'll make that clear)
-Ill get my bachelors done 4-6 years early (depending on how slow or fast I go)
-Other benefits of graduating young</p>

<p>-Also, both my grandfathers are doctors and chemists, and my father is a full professor and well-known in his field
(not sure how that will help, but thought I should put it down)</p>

<p>I don't know how many other kids graduate this early, and in these circumstances, but I think it's the most unique part of my application so far.</p>

<p>If need be, I can wait another year in high school, and I will still graduate 2 years early. That will give me time to boost my GPA, readily prepare for college, and do something amazing. Good idea, or no?</p>

<p>Harvard University- Not getting in
New York University-Match
John Hopkins University-Reach
University of California: Berkley-Match
University of Florida-Match</p>

<p>Nova Southeastern University-Safety
Florida International University-Safety</p>

<p>Graduating high school early is not a hook, and in fact is going to hurt your chances greatly, as by rushing through the high school experience, you’ve ended up with grades and scores that are not particularly competitive for elite universities. Your 2040 SAT and 3.75 GPA are very low for Harvard and peers.</p>

<p>I’m sure you will find plenty of colleges willing to accept you as a 15 year old, but it’s unlikely that any highly selective universities will be among them.</p>

<p>Your best bet for the top schools is to show that you are some sort of academic superstar (difficult, then you should have better scores and grades) or hope they focus on your dual enrollment courses, if they are from an academically rigorous institution (not a CC).</p>

<p>Yeah, a lot of people are telling me graduating young is not that great. I’m thinking of holding back a year and boosting my credentials as much as i can. Ill still be graduating two years early.</p>

<p>Also, i am taking courses at a post-community college. Pretty crap school, but apparently one of the best CC’s in Florida (where i am). Got so popular they decided to abandon the Community College title and become a regular university. Still deal mainly in transfers though. Does that count as community college? They changed such a short time ago, that there is still tables and desks and music stand with the extra C (standing for community) still on them.</p>

<p>Also, i am taking courses at a post-community college. Pretty crap school, but apparently one of the best CC’s in Florida (where i am). Got so popular they decided to abandon the Community College title and become a regular university. Still deal mainly in transfers though. Does that count as community college? They changed such a short time ago, that there is still tables and desks and music stand with the extra C (standing for community) still on them.</p>

<p>The impact on your grades isn’t the only way graduating so early hurts you. Many colleges have unspoken rules about not admitting anyone below the age of 16.</p>

<p>No, don’t graduate early.
SAT is too low for Harvard.</p>

<p>you’re a perfect candidate for Bard – <a href=“http://simons-rock.edu/”>http://simons-rock.edu/&lt;/a&gt; which is full of 15 and 16-year-olds who are ready for college now…a friend’s S is there now and is in heaven…</p>

<p>So… unwavering consensus that I should graduate later?</p>

<p>Harvard University- High Reach
New York University-Low Reach
John Hopkins University-High Reach
University of California: Berkley-Reach
University of Florida-Match
Nova Southeastern University-Safety
Florida International University-Safety</p>