Chance me! (I'll Chance Back!)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Still need to narrow it down, but what are my chances? :)
-UPenn Early Decision
-Cornell
-Princeton
-Yale
-Brown
-Johns Hopkins
-University of VA
-Haverford
-Tufts
-Swarthmore
-Vassar
-University of CT
-Brandeis
-University of Rochester
-StonyBrook University</p>

<p>Standardized Testing:
SAT I:
- June 2011: 2180 Composite (780 M, 780 W, 620 CR) - Retaking to raise CR in fall
SAT II:
- Chem - 720
- Math II - 750
- Bio M - 650
ACT:
- June 2011: 31 Composite (31E, 31M, 29R, 31S, 11 Essay)
Unweighted GPA: 3.9 ish
Weighted GPA: 4.332
Class Rank: 2-5/250ish</p>

<p>AP Classes (so far):
-AP Chemistry (5)
-AP Statistics (4)
Have taken all honors classes and a gifted english class, as well as an honors level chorus.</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:
-AP Biology
-AP Calculus
-AP Comparative Government
-AP Physics
-Honors English
-Honors Special Chorus</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-National Honor Society (President)
-International Thespian Society (Vice President)
-Amnesty International (Vice President)
-Spanish Honor Society
-Peer Counseling (4 yrs)
-Math League (Champions)
-Drama Club (4 yrs)
-Piano Lessons (10yrs)
-Drama Productions and Musicals: "Godspell" (Ensemble), "How to Succeed" (Womper), "Brighton Beach Memoirs" (Stanley), "RENT" (Paul), "The Wiz" (Lion) - extreme devotion and passion for this.
-Small Group Choir
-JV Boys Soccer (9th and 10th)
-JV Boys Tennis (10th)</p>

<p>Community Service:
-Various events/activities through NHS and SHS, including a Book Fair, Sponsoring FOOD at the Annual Cabaret, an Electronics Day, a Charity Auction.
-Tutoring thru NHS
-Teacher Assistant since 10th Grade for the same teacher, 4 hrs/wk
-Peer Counseling: Teacher Dinner, Freshman Orientation, New Teacher Tea, New Student Breakfast, Breakfast for Haiti (2010)
-Battle of the Bands sponsored by Amnesty International to raise money for Cambodia - I also was the M.C. of the event</p>

<p>Major Awards, etc:
-Undergraduate Award (9th) - World History Honors
-Undergraduate Award (9th) - Spanish II Honors
-Undergraduate Award (9th) - English I Honors
-Undergraduate Award (9th) - Foundations of Health, Science, and Technology
-Math League Champions (10th)
-Harvard-Radcliffe Book Award (11th)</p>

<p>Summers/Work:
Summer@Brown 2010 - Neuroscience Course
CJSA Certified Soccer Referee - Fall and Spring
Dunkin Donuts Counter Attendant - Year Round
Summer Theater Productions - RENT (2010)
Private Paid Tutor (2010-2011)
Paid Accompanist for the Danbury Summer Chorus (2011)
Summer Theater Workshop for 2 Weeks</p>

<p>Other:
- Major: Pre-Med Track - Biochemistry
- State: CT
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Gender: Male
- Income: Approx. $120K
- Essay-Struggle with a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder (entered high school at 50-60lbs and weak) which has inspired me to want to specialize in gastroenterology and have empathy for others who have similar disorders. (Also wish to further along any current research to the best of my ability in med school). <em>Passion...</em> will write my essay about how the experience in hospitals, diagnosing, and tests has changed my view on life and what I want to do with my life in the future with my education (Before the diagnosis, I was -more or less- the "average joe" in terms of academics and future endeavors)
- Recs:
1) Principal that has known me very well for 4 years
2) AP Chemistry Teacher - Writes very good recs
3) Honors Alg II Teacher and AP Calc teacher - have a personal relationship
4) Additional Rec - Library Specialist that I TA for/Advisor of NHS..... very close with her</p>

<p>Thank you for your time</p>

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<p>-UPenn Early Decision (Reach)
-Cornell (Low Reach)
-Princeton (High Reach)
-Yale (High Reach)
-Brown (Low Reach)
-Johns Hopkins (High Match)
-University of VA (Match)
-Haverford (Cant say)
-Tufts (High match)
-Swarthmore (Mid Match)
-Vassar (Mid match)
-University of CT (Safety)
-Brandeis (Mid match)
-University of Rochester (Match)
-StonyBrook University (Cant say)</p>

<p>To strenthen your chances at all of the above, definately work on improving ACT/SAT scores. You have some good leadership and ECs.</p>

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<p>UPenn Early Decision- reach
-Cornell- low-mid reach
-Princeton- high reach
-Yale- high reach
-Brown- reach
-Johns Hopkins- high match
-University of VA- match
-Haverford-not sure
-Tufts-high match
-Swarthmore- (not sure)
-Vassar (not sure)
-University of CT- low match
-Brandeis- match
-University of Rochester- match
-StonyBrook University- (not sure)</p>

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<p>I think you’ve got your bases covered, it’s really about luck at this point! I think you have a good chance, but you never know! My cousin was accepted to Columbia, Cornell, and UPenn, but rejected from Yale… Good luck!</p>

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<p>BUMP… I’d like some more opinions, if possible! I’ll chance back, i promise! :wink:
Thanks!
And does anyone think that UPenn CAS ED is going to help my chances there??</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>ED will definitely help your chances at UPenn. I think the ED acceptance is around 30% as opposed to the 14% for RD (You might want to check that)</p>

<p>Your ECs are great. They show leadership, athletics, service, academic excellence, etc. Everything you need. Your essay sounds fantastic. If you can turn that into a real tear jerker, you’ll really be helping your chances.</p>

<p>Your test scores a different story. If there’s anything that’s going to stop you from getting into some these schools, it’s probably going to be them. They are simply too low for the top schools on your list. I’d consider getting a tutor and just really bunkering down and studying because it’s just the reading section that is getting you. </p>

<p>Your other, smaller, problem is your course load. It’s good that you’ve been doing alot of honors classes, but I really wish you had taken some more AP classes. Considering your great AP test scores and your heavy senior course load, I don’t think this will hurt you too much, however.</p>

<p>Just make sure you don’t let this sudden amount of AP classes overwhelm you. You have a solid GPA right now, and all these APs offer a chance to really raise your weighted average. </p>

<p>Overall, if you try hard to raise your test scores and tackle these upcoming AP classes, I think you’ll do well. Good luck!</p>

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<p>your essay grade ec are very good. i think u have good chances nut for hyp i tjink u will need to get higher sat. but very good chance overall. good luck!</p>

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<p>Id retake the sat/act and aim for 2200/33 if you really want to go to UPenn. ED will he your chances, and because youre not trying to go to Wharton your chances are even better! Your ECs are good, a few leadership posisitions are always good. PYBC will also be tough, but I’d say you should get into probably one- two (Cornell and one other) others look like admits!</p>

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<p>Bring your SAT score up. But you have a good shot at Uva and in fact all the schools really. You are very competitive!
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<p>-UPenn Early Decision-low reach
-Cornell-low reach
-Princeton -mid reach
-Yale-mid reach
-Brown-low reach
-Johns Hopkins -low reach
-University of VA-match
-Haverford-don’t know
-Tufts -don’t know
-Swarthmore-don’t know
-Vassar-don’t know
-University of CT-safety
-Brandeis-don’t know
-University of Rochester-in
-StonyBrook University-in</p>

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<p>UPenn Early Decision- reach
-Cornell- low-mid reach
-Princeton- high reach
-Yale- high reach
-Brown- reach
-Johns Hopkins- high match
-University of VA- match
-Haverford-not sure
-Tufts-high match
-Swarthmore- reach
-Vassar (not sure)
-University of CT- low match
-Brandeis- match
-University of Rochester- match
-StonyBrook University- no idea</p>

<p>Strengthen your SAT/ACT and you’ll be good.</p>

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<p>-UPenn Early Decision - reach
-Cornell - Low Reach/high match
-Princeton High Reach
-Yale - High Reach
-Brown -Low Reach
-Johns Hopkins - High Match/match
-University of VA (Match)
-Haverford - don’t know, sorry :frowning:
-Tufts - i’d say match…
-Swarthmore match!
-Vassar - don’t know…
-University of CT - def Safety
-Brandeis - idk this college
-University of Rochester - Match
-StonyBrook University - low match</p>

<p>work on your SAT and ACT, then you’ll be fine. goodluck!
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