I’m curious about your current math class? I know IB math classes are named differently from standard US high school math classes. My understanding (from our IB high school) is that the second year of all IB math classes includes some calculus.
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Since you DO have Columbia University on your list, you could double your chances by also applying at their Barnard College, which has its own admissions process and criteria. Classes, facilities and faculty are shared among CU undergraduates and are co-ed - except (mostly) first year dorms.
They do offer a 4+1 program that results in a Masters:
https://barnard.edu/4plus1-SIPA
Unfortunately, the average 8% admission rate translates into 2.5% for RD, but >25% for ED.
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Yeah, my IB class last year had a unit of calc but I figured it’s not enough to be included as an actual calc class (like AP Calc would). Last year I took IB Math Apps & Interpretations SL. took the IB exam last May and am now in AP Stat.
Congratulations on a great record!
Is there a math class(IB) that does include most of Calculus, or does your school offer APCalculus? IF so, and significantly more than 10% of the school takes such a class, I think your rigor may not be on par with others with your GPA/rank range, so It may lower your chances some. Same issue with the lack of Science senior year, if there were AP/IB sciences available that you chose not to take. Don’t worry about it too much, it might not make a huge difference, but in general many of the schools toward the reach-y end of your list expect to see 4 years of science if that is available at your school .
Do more than 10% of your school get in to UNC-CH? if so, it may be a likely not a match, depending on your assessment of your rigor. UNC is a fabulous school and you are in a great position for acceptance there!
Being NC resident not is only is UNC a probable admit, it is also going hit your budget constraints even with the limited merit they give.
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I think Georgetown would be a great fit. Assume you applied to SFS? Yes it is probably a reach given the number of applications but your academics and EC credentials are really strong. Best of luck.
First - congrats on all your achievements. Whatever happens, you’ve done very well.
These two should be bumped up to reaches. Macalester, though, may be closer to a match
Since you are in the top 10% of your class and in-state, UNC may more of a likely than a match.
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