Chance me for UW, Stanford, and UCLA. Recommend me some backup schools?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm taking the most rigorous course-load possible at my school.
I'm doing full IB and I'm two years ahead in mathematics. I'm taking pre-calculus right now as a sophomore.</p>

<p>My current cumulative GPA is a 3.2. I get mostly B's and B+'s, the worst grade I have gotten is a C-. I took the SAT in 8th grade and got a 1920. When I take it junior year I'm expecting a score above 2000, as I will be taking prep courses. </p>

<p>I know I am entirely capable of at least a 3.9, my teachers tell me this as well. I just can't get myself to do any work outside of school. The only academic thing I do outside of school is self studies in fields I have a passion for. Mainly philosophy. This habit is not a matter of self-discipline, it's a psychological issue and I'm getting help. It's to do with my ADD and high functioning autism, although I won't delve into that. I know colleges and scholars tend to think these spectrum disorders are a bunch of hooey, and I don't expect sympathy nor will I be stupid enough to think it will "help" me in applications. </p>

<p>As for extra curriculars, I play varsity tennis, guitar, and I have a YouTube channel where I discuss philosophical issues over videogame footage (sounds strange right?) The YouTube channel is partnered. I make around 10k a year and I have around 12k subscribers. Not sure how colleges will take to this. </p>

<p>Based on the above information, what kind of schools can you picture me getting into? I know I don't really have a shot at Stanford, but what the hell.</p>

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<p>Are you a sophomore or junior?</p>

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<p>I would focus on LACs ranked between 25-50. The state schools rely too much on numbers and Stanford, well, they want it all.</p>

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<p>Totally missed out on the part were you mention your a sophomore, my bad. Due to your low gpa, your rank will not be ideal for stanford, but like you said, what the hell. </p>

<p>I suggest U of chicago, because it seems you have a deep intellectual curiosity, and if you can write an awesome essay (which they place emphasis on) and get a really good SAT score, you have a great shot. Are you a college caliber tennis player?</p>

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<p>Thanks, what about UW? The average SAT score of admitted students is only 1700, if I can break 2200 do you think I have a shot? Also, I will be graduating with a full IB diploma, and I’ve heard some colleges really prefer that over AP.</p>

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<p>If you get your GPA up UW is definitely a lock. Good school and good luck</p>

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<p>sorry to resurrect this thread, but it thought the average SAT at UW was an 1800?</p>

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<p>*I is what I meant, not it.</p>

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<p>For UCLA, SAT is pretty close to average but GPA is kinda low. You have really good EC’s though.</p>

<p>and average SAT at UW is 1910, according to Princeton Review.</p>