<p>I applied to the following schools (all RD)
Stevens Institute of Technology
The College of New Jersey
Villanova University
Lehigh University
Princeton University
Columbia University
Cornell University
University of Pennsylvania</p>
<p>(I know Ivies were a reach, but I was willing to write the essays and they came out greatl)</p>
<p>Already Accepted to:
Fordham University
Rowan University
NJIT</p>
<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1990 (M: 730 CR: 610 W:650)
ACT (breakdown): N/A
SAT II: Took in December, estimated scores - Math II: 750-800 Physics: 700-750
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.9643 (reason it is not 4.0 is when i transferred schools after sophomore year, the grading scales between schools differed. So at my old school I had 2 Bs (91 and 92), which would have been As at my new one
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 10/362
AP (place score in parenthesis): Calculus AB (5), Calculus BC, Literature, Computer Science A, Physics C Mechanics, Physics C Electricity, Micro Economics, Macro Economics
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP Physics C, AP English Lit, AP Economics, Culinary Arts, Civic Leadership, Health&PE
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Nothing major - National Honor Society (Vice President), Science National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society</p>
<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Local church youth group - lots of community service hours
Local church columbus society volunteer (in charge of setup and concession stand)
Varsity Bowling - 4 year starter (co captain)
Varsity Golf - junior and senior year
JV Baseball - freshman and sophmore year, MVP, led team in alot of stats (co captain)
Math Team - senior year, selected to represent my school
Senior Council - help organize school events such as prom, homecoming, barbeque, fundraisers, etc.
Italian Club - helped with fundraisers and helped organize cultural awareness events
Supermarket Cashier - a job I held last summer
Job at carpet store - started working there freshman year, hold various positions (train employees)</p>
<p>Job/Work Experience:
Supermarket Cashier - a job I held last summer
Job at carpet store - started working there freshman year, hold various positions (train employees)</p>
<p>Volunteer/Community service:
Local church youth group - lots of community service hours
Local church columbus society volunteer (in charge of setup and concession stand)</p>
<p>Summer Activities:
3 jobs
vacations
volunteering</p>
<p>Essays (rating 1-10, details):
Common App- 9.5/10 place where perfectly content is driver's seat of my car. Had it reviewed by two different teachers and they said it was a great essay and a topic that stood out
Supplements (all schools) - 10/10 had them reviewed by different teachers and claimed they were excellent. I believe they were some of my best pieces of writing </p>
<p>Recommendations (rating 1-10, details):
Teacher Rec #1: Honors Physics and AP Physics C teacher - didnt read but I would assume 9-10/10. I was a high achieving student in his class that showed passion and desire to learn. We had a good relationship
Teacher Rec #2: AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Computer Science - didnt read but I would assume 9-10/10. I excelled in her classes and we have a good relationship.
Counselor Rec: not too sure about this one. My guidance counselor retired during my junior year and screwed all of her students by not writing letters of recommendations. I was assigned a new counselor senior year who is really nice and we have had a good relationship so far
Additional Rec: I didnt submit but my cousin is a Princeton alum who said he would write to the admissions office. Another cousin who was Columbia alum said she would write to admissions office as well
Interview: Has not happened anywhere yet, plan of scheduling for every school that offers one</p>
<p>Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Engineering (Undecided for schools that allow, Mechanical for schools that require me to choose)
State (if domestic applicant): NJ
Country (if international applicant): N/A
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White & American Indian (Cherokee)
Gender: M
Income Bracket: ~115,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First generation college student, american indian, almuni connections??</p>
<p>Reflection:
I know I probably should have prepped more for the SAT over the summer and had better ECs for top schools. I was introduced to the college admissions process over the summer going into my senior year, so I didnt have much time to change anything drastically at this point. I belive I have a strong application (maybe not for Ivies), but for the other schools I applied to.</p>
<p>Strengths: Academics, course-load, ECs
Weaknesses: Test Scores
Where were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Fordham, NJIT, Rowan</p>
<p>General Comments:
I believe my test scores are what kills my chances at a top school, however, my great essays may be able to sway the admissions commitees decision. </p>
<p>Thank you for anyone that takes their time to chance me!!!!</p>