<p>I'm a senior, graduating this June.
Weighted GPA: 4.03/ Unweighted: 3.86
7 AP Classes, (8 Weighted Classes)
SAT Score: 560 M, 590 V, 650 W
ECs:
- Dance
- CSF
- President of Filipino Club
- over 700+ community hours
- National Honor Society
- Economics Camp (summer camp)
- Business Internships</p>
<p>Thinking of applying to:
- NYU Stern, St. John's University, UC Berkeley, UCI, Boston University, University of Chicago</p>
<p>I know my SAT scores are pretty low, so don't criticize me TOO hard. Constructive criticism please :)</p>
<p>I’m only really familiar with UChicago as both my parents were grad students there and my sister was accepted undergrad. Obviously, your SATs are quite low for Chicago, and unfortunately they don’t look at writing, which is your highest score…I know the SAT is an evil evil test. Your GPA is quite good, although not excellent for Chicago, however you have taken rigorous classes which is also good. It’s definitely an enormous reach, however if you can write a really amazing couple of essays, and get really amazing letters of reccomendations, I think they won’t be as concerned with your stats. As a California student, I can tell you that the UCs are much more numbers based. I’d say UC Berkeley is out of reach because they really care about SATs. I’m not so sure about UCI…For the other schools try looking at College Board, they give each schools stats.</p>
<p>As you’ve pointed out yourself, the weakest part of your otherwise strong application is your SAT scores. Based on your obvious commitment to school (APs, ECs, GPA), it is clear that you have the diligence to raise your SATs. If a financial option, hire a tutor. If not, there is a plethora of practice materials, both online and in book form. I would recommend studying for 2-3 months to get the best ROI for your study time. Try to take the SAT again before admissions time. With your current SATs: all very high reaches. With SATs raised by 50-100 each: all reaches.</p>