Chance me for UNC Chapel Hill, UC Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Unfortunately, I am afraid that my "Chance me" post is somewhat unorthodox because I have not yet taken the SAT (I intend to sit for the SAT in December) or any SAT II subject tests. I will use my estimated score (which has remained relatively constant over the past year) from the Blue Book and the College Board Online SAT practice test. Due to my stats, I am well aware that Hopkins is a reach school; I simply wish to know what additional steps would be required to make myself a more competitive applicant to this particular school.</p>

<p>Intended major: Chemistry (pre-medical focus)</p>

<p>GPA (weighted): 4.0</p>

<p>GPA (unweighted): 3.8</p>

<p>Estimated SAT score: 2050-2100</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities: National Society of Leadership and Success (community college honor society) and miscellaneous/uncategorized volunteering efforts </p>

<p>Dual enrollment courses: Introduction to Biology, General Biology, General Chemistry, and Expository Writing (although I understand that this list is short, I should mention that I received a final grade of an "A" in each of these courses; I also intend to take Calculus I at the community college before applying.)</p>

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

<p>Class rank: N/A (homeschooled student)</p>

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<p>Bumping this post for visibility…</p>

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<p>Also, since I forgot to ask this question in my first post, will being a homeschooled applicant reflect negatively on the rest of my (not-so stellar) application? I have often heard that UCB discourages homeschooling/forms of non-traditional education.</p>

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<p>Bumping thread…</p>

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<p>Jinx:</p>

<p>I think I can offer you insight on this, because my son applied to all three schools, albeit two years ago.</p>

<p>He got into UNC, out of state. He got rejected at Berkeley, out of state (but did get into UCLA). He got wait listed at Johns Hopkins</p>

<p>3.7 unweighted gpa
About top 7% of his high school class
Very high SAT scores.</p>

<p>So I would guess that UNC is your best shot of the three. </p>

<p>I would take a look at University of San Diego.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply…</p>

<p>Your response actually fits most of the data that I have reviewed so far. UC Berkeley typically looks for students who have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.2 weighted GPA; also, the school prefers in-state applicants to out-of-state applicants. I do not really meet the baseline stats, and being homeschooled can only be a disadvantage in admissions. And, in general, Hopkins would have much more stringent requirements to meet before I could even be up for consideration. UNC Chapel Hill is probably my best shot, because I would be an in-state applicant.</p>

<p>I am aware of UCSD, but I have removed that school from my list for reasons that I would prefer not to delve into in this post. Any other potential suggestions?</p>

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<p>If you can go to UNC in state, that is a real good deal.</p>

<p>If you knew for sure you were getting in, then I would only apply to schools MUCH higher ranked than UNC.</p>

<p>No point spending $50,000 a year going to a private college which is only ranked slightly higher than UNC.</p>

<p>Unless your family has money to burn of course.</p>

<p>My guess is that Michigan would be a good match.</p>

<p>Perhaps UVA, but no point going to UVA for big tuition if you do get into UNC.</p>

<p>Other ideas: Georgetown, USC, Rice, Tulane, University of Miami, Boston University.</p>

<p>Another good choice is University of Minnesota. Low out of state tuition, yet a good state flagship university.</p>

<p>Also, SUNY Binghampton, which also has low out of state tuition.</p>

<p>Maybe Davidson, which has good financial aid.</p>