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<p>Hello, </p>

<p>I will post my resume here to keep things simple. Please chance me back. </p>

<p>UW GPA with Freshman year: 3.65
W GPA with Freshman year: 4.08</p>

<p>Top 10% of my class
4th best public school in my state</p>

<p>UW GPA without Freshman year: 3.73
W GPA without Freshman year: 4.2</p>

<p>UC GPA: 4.03</p>

<p>ACT: 34
ACT Writing: 12
SAT Math II: 770
SAT Physics: 760</p>

<p>AP Classes</p>

<p>World History: 5
English Language: 4
Spanish: 5
US Government: 5
Comparative Government: 5
Physics B: 5
Calculus AB: 5</p>

<p>Senior Year:</p>

<p>Chemistry
Biology
Psychology
English Literature</p>

<p>ECs</p>

<p>Music (Main Passion)</p>

<ol>
<li>Marquette High School Symphonic Orchestra (9th-12th): Most advanced orchestra in my high school, one of the most prodigious in the state, possibly the nation. We have performed in competitions and festivals in St. Louis, Chicago, and New York. The highest chair I have obtained is 1st violin, 3rd chair</li>
<li>St. Louis Suburban Orchestra (9th, 12th): An inter-district orchestra, by audition only. </li>
<li>MHSAA Solo and Ensemble Festival (11th): Competition where participants perform a solo/ensemble and obtain a judges rating. Achieved the Superior Rating (highest possible) in both the district and state levels.</li>
<li>Young People's Symphonic Orchestra (12th): A university level orchestra, one of the most prodigious for high school students in my city</li>
<li>Royal Conservatory of Music Practical Performance Certificate in Violin Performance, Grade 8 (9th): Achieved honors standing in a violin performance exam given by the Royal Conservatory of Music (International Institution which has trained many top notch musicians)</li>
<li>Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Certificate (10th): Earned Theory certificate from institution stated above.</li>
<li>Carnatic Classical Music (9th-12th): Have learned and performed vocal carnatic classical music (indian music) throughout high school. Have learned this for a total of 13 years.</li>
<li>Interfaith Cultural Performance: A televised interfaith performance. Was one of the lead singers for Hindu Temple.</li>
</ol>

<p>Science/Mathematics</p>

<ol>
<li>Washington University Mini-Medical School Parts I, II, and III (11th,12th): A medical seminar given by Washington University professors. Extremely interactive</li>
<li>Missouri Innovation Academy (10th): Summer program, held at Missouri State University for college credit. This program integrates science and business skills. Students design a product, build a prototype, and develop business and marketing plans.</li>
<li>STARS (11th): Summer research program. Students work with a University professor and assist them in their research. Then, they write their own research paper. I have submitted my paper to colleges.</li>
<li>Mu Alpha Theta (11th-12th): Tutoring program where accepted tutors tutor other students in math.</li>
</ol>

<p>Community Service</p>

<ol>
<li>Volunteering at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home (10th): 160 hours. Coordinated with staff and activities personnel in order to plan activities for residents and improve the quality of their lives</li>
<li>Volunteering at a Devastated Tornado town (11th): 40 hours. Cleaned debris, installed insulation, planted trees, and assisted with reconstruction in Washington, Illinois, after it was devastated by a tornado.</li>
</ol>

<p>Other</p>

<ol>
<li>Debate: (9th,10th): Achieved Honors Standing in NFL</li>
<li>Vice President of the Business Management Team (11th): This is a team where students create a model company and vend products to raise money for the school. I was vice president of the finance committee.</li>
<li>National Honor Society (12th)</li>
<li>Youth In Government (12th): Leadership club where students simulate government and take an active role in their communities</li>
</ol>

<p>I write extremely good essays, and I think I have stellar teacher recommendations. Though my freshman year was bad, I have had a consistent upward trend, both in academic success and rigor</p>

<p>Colleges</p>

<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins</li>
<li>UC Berkeley</li>
<li>UCLA</li>
<li>U Penn</li>
<li>Columbia</li>
<li>Brown</li>
<li>Cornell</li>
<li>Rice</li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis (Legacy here)</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign</li>
<li>Columbia </li>
<li>Northwestern</li>
<li>University of Chicago</li>
<li>Duke</li>
<li>Yale</li>
</ol>

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<p>Don’t worry about your freshman year, it won’t matter much. I can see you getting into most of them very likely. Yale, UC Berkeley and UCLA might be a bit of a reach, but you have decent chances. Good luck!</p>

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<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins (match)</li>
<li>UC Berkeley (match)</li>
<li>UCLA (match)</li>
<li>U Penn (match)</li>
<li>Columbia (high Match)</li>
<li>Brown (match)</li>
<li>Cornell (match)</li>
<li>Rice (match)</li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis (Legacy here) (Match)</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (Safe)</li>
<li>Columbia (High Match)</li>
<li>Northwestern (match)</li>
<li>University of Chicago (match)</li>
<li>Duke (match)</li>
<li>Yale (Reach)</li>
</ol>

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<p>Chance me? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1629155-chances-at-top-schools.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1629155-chances-at-top-schools.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins-Match</li>
<li>UC Berkeley-Match</li>
<li>UCLA-Match</li>
<li>U Penn-Low Reach</li>
<li>Columbia-Reach</li>
<li>Brown-Reach</li>
<li>Cornell-Low Reach</li>
<li>Rice-Match</li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis (Legacy here)-Low Match</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign-Low Match</li>
<li>Northwestern-High Match</li>
<li>University of Chicago-Low Reach</li>
<li>Duke-Reach</li>
<li>Yale-Reach</li>
</ol>

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<p>I would say the only one that looks like a reach to me is Yale and MAYBE Duke.</p>

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<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins-Low Reach</li>
<li>UC Berkeley-Match</li>
<li>UCLA-Match</li>
<li>U Penn-Low Reach</li>
<li>Columbia-Reach</li>
<li>Brown-Reach</li>
<li>Cornell- Reach</li>
<li>Rice-Match</li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis- Match</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign- Match</li>
<li>Northwestern-Low Reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago- Reach</li>
<li>Duke-Reach</li>
<li>Yale-High Reach</li>
</ol>

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<p>Great stats, these are tough schools and it’s hard to say if one can get in because sometimes admissions are random: a buddy of mine was rejected from Wash U and he had a 36 on his ACT and is a great student. That being said, you have as good a chance as any. Great stats, you’ll be fine at most of these schools especially the non-ivies. Good luck! </p>

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<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins- Barely a reach</li>
<li>UC Berkeley-Match</li>
<li>UCLA-Match</li>
<li>U Penn-Low Reach/High match</li>
<li>Columbia-Reach</li>
<li>Brown- Low Reach</li>
<li>Cornell- Reach</li>
<li>Rice-Match</li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis- Match</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign- Match</li>
<li>Northwestern-Low Reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago- Reach</li>
<li>Duke- Reach</li>
<li>Yale-High Reach </li>
</ol>

<p>Look at mine? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1629797-chances-at-top-colleges.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1629797-chances-at-top-colleges.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>most selective Ivies are reaches but most seem realistic, I think U can get into Cornell, which is where I’m trying to go.</p>

<p>chance me: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1628869-chance-me-for-cornell-coe-junior.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1628869-chance-me-for-cornell-coe-junior.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Except Columbia Northwestern and Yale
All other colleges you have pretty good chances
Only those three may need a little bit of luck</p>

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<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins - low reach</li>
<li>UC Berkeley - high match, but admissions can be oddly picky</li>
<li>UCLA - same as Berkeley</li>
<li>U Penn - low reach (chances are better in ED)</li>
<li>Columbia - reach</li>
<li>Brown - low reach</li>
<li>Cornell - low reach/ high match</li>
<li>Rice - low reach/high match </li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis (Legacy here) - show enough interest, and it can be a solid high match</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - safety</li>
<li>Northwestern - low reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago - low reach</li>
<li>Duke - reach</li>
<li>Yale -reach</li>
</ol>

<p>It’s a very reach-heavy list, but I think you’ll likely get into maybe 4 or 5 of the above schools. I just can’t really say which…</p>

<p>Predict back ? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1628065-the-ultimate-chancing-thread-with-real-life-incentive.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1628065-the-ultimate-chancing-thread-with-real-life-incentive.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@nhdmaniac could you suggest some prestigious match schools for me</p>

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<p>bumpppppppp</p>

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<p>Dem ec’s though

  1. Johns Hopkins-high match
  2. UC Berkeley-match
  3. UCLA-match
  4. U Penn-low reach
  5. Columbia-reach
  6. Brown-low reach
  7. Cornell-high match
  8. Rice-match
  9. Washington University of St. Louis (Legacy here)-match
  10. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign- definite match
  11. Columbia-reach (you put Columbia twice)
  12. Northwestern-high match/low reach
  13. University of Chicago- low reach
  14. Duke-low reach
  15. Yale-reach</p>

<p>You should try to get 1 or 2 more safeties, and less low reaches. Try Emory, Vanderbilt, Rice, maybe Dartmouth </p>

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<p>EC’S look great, ACT is great, but you GPA isn’t up to par with the schools you are applying to.</p>

<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins: high match</li>
<li>UC Berkeley: match</li>
<li>UCLA: match</li>
<li>U Penn: low reach</li>
<li>Columbia: reach</li>
<li>Brown: high match</li>
<li>Cornell: high match</li>
<li>Rice: match</li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis (Legacy here): match</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: match</li>
<li>Northwestern: match</li>
<li>University of Chicago: reach</li>
<li>Duke: reach</li>
<li>Yale: reach</li>
</ol>

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<p>@Nflpackers96 since Columbia is one of my favorite schools would i have a better chance if i apply ed?</p>

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<ol>
<li>Johns Hopkins: Match/High Match</li>
<li>UC Berkeley: High Match</li>
<li>UCLA: Match/High Match</li>
<li>U Penn: Low Reach</li>
<li>Columbia: Reach</li>
<li>Brown: Low Reach/Reach</li>
<li>Cornell: High Match</li>
<li>Rice: High Match</li>
<li>Washington University of St. Louis (Legacy here): Match/High Match</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Match</li>
<li>Northwestern: High Match/Low Reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago: Low Reach</li>
<li>Duke: Low Reach</li>
<li>Yale: Reach
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<p>I’m no expert, but according to my GC, it is ALWAYS better to apply ED. If you we’re thinking about applying RD to let senior year bring your GPA and class rank up (I was considering that), don’t. Colleges still get to see your course load for senior year, so they know if you are still working hard. Also, you can always send colleges your first quarter grades to show them how you are doing. In addition to the obvious advantage of having a better chance of being accepted, applying ED also gives you better opportunities for scholarships. All of this information is courtesy of my GC; he made it sound like it is foolish to apply RD under pretty much any circumstance. Oh, almost forgot, I heard somewhere that you can increase your chances of acceptance at any given school by declaring an unpopular major (for example, instead of applying to Harvard Law School, apply to Harvard Education School). I asked my GC about this and he advised me not to do it (I forget why), but if your desperate, it just might be crazy enough to work.</p>

<p>Hope this helps and good luck with Columbia!</p>

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<p>bumppppppppppp</p>