Chance me?Georgia Tech, Cornell, Harvard, Stanford, Purdue, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, U Penn, Ohio State

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<p>I am going to finish HighSchool in Greece, I am a US citizen and I am applying to: Georgia Tech, Cornell, Harvard, Stanford, Purdue, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, U Penn, Ohio State, John Hopkins.
Already accepted to Pitt.</p>

<p>I'm Greek, female and want to study computer science.</p>

<p>GPA: 5.0/5.0
Class Rank: 1
SAT: 1960 (770 Math, 540 CR, 650WR) (that's the part I am most worried about)
SAT II: Math Level 2: 640 Physics: 640 (Really bad i know...I was sick on the day I took them!)
TOEFL: 114/120</p>

<p>No AP courses offered and no test centers exist here.</p>

<p>Senior year courses:</p>

<p>• Advanced Calculus (Level: Honors, Schedule: Full Year)
• Advanced Physics 2 (Level: Honors, Schedule: Full Year)
• Biology IV (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• Physics (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• Advanced Computer Programming (Level: Honors, Schedule: Full Year)
• English (Level: Accelerated, Schedule: Full Year)
• Algebra 2, Statistics & Probabilities (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• US & European History (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• Greek Language (Level: Honors, Schedule: Full Year)
• Business Management (Level: Honors, Schedule: Full Year)
• Computer Science (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• Greek Literature: (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• Sociology (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• Ancient Greek: (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)
• Religious Studies (Level: Regular, Schedule: Full Year)</p>

<p>Honor courses throughout HS:</p>

<p>Advanced Calculus
Advanced Physics 2
Computer Programming(2 years)
Business Management
Algebra II and Statistics
Calculus
Advanced Physics
Technology of modern communications
Computer Programming
Greek (2 years)</p>

<p>EC Activities</p>

<p>• App Development: Since 10th grade, I have spent many hours learning how to develop apps. 1st prize in worldwide app development competition (my app "DrawMyLife" is now live in the AppStore)
• Co-founder of the computer programming club: I have created an animation and a computer-based game that were awarded in the annual "Digital Festival" and I have assisted other students with their projects.
• Administrative Assistant at a Museum: I volunteered for a total of 580 hours at the Cretan open-air Museum "Lychnostatis" located in Chersonissos.
• Class Treasurer: grades 10, 11, 12
• Varsity Basketball team Co-Captain: I am the co-Captain of my School’s Varsity Basketball team since grade 11 and I have been playing for the team since grade 9.
• "Science Experiments" & "Robotics" clubs: Member of these 2 clubs since grade 11. We conduct experiments on physics/chemistry/biology topics in the experiments club and we build small robots and program them. My team won 3rd place in 2014 and we have qualified for the National phase.
• Classical Guitar player: I have been playing both classical and acoustic guitar for 9 years. 2011-2013: I received 1st prize for best guitar performance. Also, I am a member of the "guitar ensemble" with which we perform in several. events.
• Leading role in the school's choir: Member of the choir and coordinator of school musical performances.
• Journalist in the school's newspaper: Writing articles for the school's monthly newspaper since 10th grade on topics varying from astronomy to charity work.
• Player in School’s Volleyball team: I have been a team member since 11th grade, we compete in region-wide championships.
• 3 years of Krav maga classes</p>

<p>Awards</p>

<p>• 1st place in a worldwide App-Development competition (Grade 11)
• 3rd Place in the annual Physics Experiments Competition – qualified for National phase (Grade 11)
• Finalist in the National phase of the “Young Business Talents” competition (Grade 11)
• Distinction in the Annual Digital Festival of Heraklion – my project was the only one chosen from my school (Grade 9)
• Honor Roll - Certificate of excellence for Top 3 students (Grades 9-12)</p>

<p>Experience</p>

<p>2 Summer Internships at MIT in the Operations Research and Sloan Sch of Management departments (I have a recommendation letter from a professor there)</p>

<p>Thanks a lot to anyone that took the time to read it! </p>

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<p>Raise those test scores 2100+ for SAT and 750+ for SAT II’s and you should be in to ALL of those</p>

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<p>Your SAT and subject test scores are too low for top tier CS schools like Stanford and CMU. You might stand a chance at Purdue.</p>

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<p>You really need to improve your test scores. Otherwise everything else is jst fabulous :open_mouth:
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<p>Thanks guys! Well I am disappointed by my scores but I cannot retake any cause I have to take a plane to go to the nearest testing center and there is not enough time!!:(</p>

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<p>can you chance back? </p>

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