This is my first time on this site, but anyways…
Background:
I go to a super competitive school in PA. I think my stats are good, but definitely not HYPSM level. Hoping to get into CMU or UPenn as my reach schools, Penn State Safety, etc. I want to major in chemical engineering. What are my chances considering I’m an Asian (lolol)?
GPA: Idk, bc our school does something weird. Probably like 4.7/4.8 or something like that.
SAT: 1570
SAT Subject Tests: Chem - 780, Math II- 790
APs: Took 2 during sophomore year, 5 during junior year, and am currently taking 6.
AP Tests completed: Chemistry - 5, Physics - 5, Lang - 5, Calc AB - 5, Gov - 5, Comp. Sci. Principles - 5, Calc BC - 5.
Rank: not calculated
ECs:
Varsity Swim and Dive (Did JV for 10th, moved up to varsity this year)
Captain of Speech and Debate (Since 9th grade)
President of TSA (Since this year)
Officer of Science Olympiad (This year)
President of Chemistry Club (lol means nothing basically)
Volunteer at local refugee shelter (2 years)
Clarinet Player in Wind Ensemble (Not really committed, but still worth putting on)
National Honor Society (Basically a joke at our school, started this year)
Awards:
ISEF semifinalist (Presented research on electronics related to antenna signals)
Intern at Lockheed Martin (I have familial connections, so this might not look as good)
TSA National Finalist (Dragster Design)
Placed at States in Debate
District Swimming
Broadcom Research Presenter (Same as ISEF)
Chemistry Olympiad Semifinalist
Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth
Essays: I think I’m an alright writer. Should get good essays.
Recs: I have 1 super good recommendation and 1 meh recommendation
Income: Over 100K (if it matters)
This is it. Any comments are appreciated.