Chance me please! Will Chance back within the hour

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Class Rank:Calculated end of Junior Year
81/536 (top 15.11%) </p>

<p>GPA: Calculated end of Junior Year
Weighted- 4.9314/5 (After this semester it should be a 5.0692)
Unweighted- 3.76.../4
UC GPA (only applicable for Berkeley in my case): 4.06 through Junior Year, 4.17 including 1st semester senior year</p>

<p>Test Scores:
SAT: 2050 (690 M/640 CR/720 W, 12 Essay)
ACT: ACT: 32 (34 M/33 R/32 E/29 S/12 W)</p>

<p>AP:
AP US History: 5
AP Biology: 4
AP English Language: 4
AP Calculus AB: 3
AP Spanish Language: 4
AP European History: 5</p>

<p>Still to take:
AP Stat:
AP English Literature:
AP Physics B:</p>

<p>IB Scores:
IB Computer Science: 5/7
IB Spanish SL: 6/7</p>

<p>Still to Take:
IB Biology HL:
IB History HL:
IB English HL:
IB Physics SL
IB Math Studies SL:</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests:
US History: 800
Math II: 780
Biology M (might retake it): 680
Spanish: 630</p>

<p>Classes by Year:
Freshman Year (’07-08)
Pre-IB/TAG Algebra II
Pre-IB/TAG English I
Pre-IB Accelerated Science I
Pre-IB World Area Studies I
Debate I
Team Sports (Fall Semester)
Personal Fitness (Spring Semester)
Piano Level 1
Pre-IB/Pre-AP Spanish II</p>

<p>Sophomore Year:
Pre-IB/TAG Pre-calculus
Pre-IB/TAG English II
Pre-IB Accelerated Science II*
Pre-IB/AP U.S. History
Debate II
Health (Fall Semester)
Team Sports (Spring Semester)
AP Computer Science A
Pre-IB/Pre-AP Spanish III</p>

<p><em>- Accelerated Science I covers Pre-IB Biology and 1/3 of Pre-IB Chemistry
*- Accelerated Science II Covers 2/3 of Pre-IB Chemistry and Pre-IB Physics
*</em>- TAG= Talented and Gifted</p>

<p>Junior Year:
Junior Year (’09-10)
IB/TAG/AP Calculus AB
IB/TAG English SL
AP/IB Biology SL
AP/IB European History SL
Debate III
IB Theory of Knowledge
(Spring)
IB Computer Science SL
IB/AP Spanish Language SL</p>

<p>Senior Year:
Senior Year (’10-11)
IB/TAG/AP Statistics<br>
IB/TAG English HL
IB Biology HL
IB World Area Studies II HL
Independent Study in Debate
IB Theory of Knowledge (Fall)
IB Physics SL
IB Math Studies SL (Spring)</p>

<p>Other Resume Info (ECs, Other Interesting Things):</p>

<p>Subpoint I. Theses
A. Extended Essay (4000 Word Research Paper)
To what extent did the motivations behind the Second Gulf War (the war in Iraq) reflect American security discourse?</p>

<p>B. History Internal Assessment (2000 Word Research Paper)
• “How did foreign policy differences between Bismarck and Wilhelm II foster the latter’s increasing separation from Russia, and consequently, the failure to renew the Reinsurance treaty of 1887?”</p>

<p>C. Theory of Knowledge Essay (1600 Word Persuasive Essay)
“There are no distinctions between what is true and what is false. Discuss this claim.”</p>

<p>D. Independent Study Research Project (1500 Word Essay + Presentation)
• “How does hemispherical analysis explain left and right hemisphere differences as a cause of right-brained disorders, and as a result, what health-care options are mentally-handicapped individuals afforded?” </p>

<p>E. IB English Assignment 1:
Anachronism and Chronology—Temporal Linearity and Fate in The Stranger and Chronicle of a Death Foretold
"This paper analyzes the inherent dichotomies underlying the use of an anachronistic structure in Marquez’s novel and chronology in The Stranger to explore the ways in which each author comes to the conclusion that the protagonist is unable to escape his inevitable fate in each novel."</p>

<p>F. IB English Assignment 2:
How does the use of third person narration convey Kafka's criticism of materialism and industrialism in The Metamorphosis</p>

<p>Subpoint II. EC (Clubs, Etc.)</p>

<p>A. Debate (VP, Point Recorder, Tech Support Officer)
4 year high school policy debater
Qualified for Texas State tournament soph, junior and senior year
Have received some speaker awards and have been to several elimination rounds at local tournaments including placing first at a local tournament 2 years in a row
Have competed nationally and debated in several elimination rounds in national tournaments
Qualified for UIL State in Extemporaneous Speaking in the 2009-2010 School Year
Served as the Alternate to UIL State in Policy Debate in the 2009-2010 School Year
Have Attended Dartmouth Debate Institute and Spartan Debate Institute in the past</p>

<p>B.McComb’s Future Executive Academy (Team Leader)
- One of only ~70 students to be selected</p>

<p>C.Science Club (Secretary)</p>

<p>D. National Honor Society</p>

<p>E. National Spanish Honor Society</p>

<p>F.Internship for Endeavour Software Technologies Inc.
- Communications Analyst and 3rd Party Software Consultant</p>

<p>G.Music (Percussionist, Also play piano and guitar)</p>

<p>H. International Travel - Have been to India, England and Scotland as part of travels for cultural immersion</p>

<p>I. Math UIL Competitions- have placed at some tournaments in the past</p>

<p>J. Interfaith Member (in the past)</p>

<p>K.PSAT Commended</p>

<p>L. Interdistrict Leadership recognition in 2009-2010 school year</p>

<p>M. Scholastic Recognition Awards for excellent academic achievements (received annually since freshman year)</p>

<p>N.Volunteering
subpoint little a. Medical Records and Translator for Clinic at a Hospital in my Junior Year Summer (received 43+ hrs)</p>

<p>little b. Gift Shop Salesperson at a Hospital before my Sophomore Year (42 hrs)</p>

<p>little c. CAS- 150+ hrs total service</p>

<p>little d. Service involvement as part of NHS and NSHS</p>

<p>INTENDED MAJOR: BME (Biomedical Engineering)</p>

<p>REJECTED: Cornell ED for BME</p>

<p>ACCEPTED:
University of Texas @Dallas (Biomedical Engineering w/ Full tuition and Subsidized housing)</p>

<p>A&M University (Electrical Engineering Honors <em>they ran out of BME spots, god damn it</em> scholarship yet to be announced)</p>

<p>Baylor University (Molecular Biology w/ 1/2 tuition scholarship)
Penn State (BME Honors; scholarship yet to be announced)</p>

<p>Chance These:
*Columbia University: Biology
*Dartmouth College: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Psychology
MIT: BME (although you don't apply to a major)
*University of California Berkeley: BME
*UT Austin: BME and Biology (if you don't get BME they look at Biology)
Rice University: BME
*University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign: BME
Ohio State: BME
*Washington University @ St. Louis: BME</p>

<p>*Start these first if you don't have much time please
THANKS!</p>

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<p>B u m p</p>

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<p>Wow, your stats are amazing. One thing that I immediately noticed was your involvement. I think that this will help you at any of the colleges you apply to. The only reason I could see why you would be rejected at a place is your SAT scores. They are high, but I know that a lot of selective colleges really put emphasis on 2100+ SAT scores.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot man, only question is ACT 32 is equivalent to 2280-2370 SAT, so does that mean that its still a huge problem? I think my grades are getting me rejected honestly…</p>

<p>But anyway thanks again, and if you have any comments for specific colleges that’s much appreciated</p>

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<p>You’ll probably be in for all of the schools you listed except the first four, and even then you have a shot. Chance me back please</p>

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<p>Well that Blows… My new top choice is columbia…then berkeley haha</p>

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<p>*Columbia University: Biology–extremely high reach
*Dartmouth College: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Psychology—extremely high reach
MIT: BME (although you don’t apply to a major)—out of the question
*University of California Berkeley: BME ---- reach
*UT Austin: BME and Biology (if you don’t get BME they look at Biology)–attainable
Rice University: BME–reach
*University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign: BME–low reach
Ohio State: BME–i don’t knoow
*Washington University @ St. Louis: BME–i don’t know</p>

<p>while you have a pretty legit resume, your sat math scores are pretty bad for a future engineer, and that will result in immediate rejection from many highly competitive engineering programs where math 1 & 2 800’s are a dime a dozen. sorry for a pessimistic review, but good luck</p>

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<p>No thanks a lot, the realism is helpful in sort of consoling me.</p>

<p>Everyone’s been commenting about SAT, but I’m not sending it, so if the 34 ACT Math + 32 Math composite is sent, that shoudl be ok right?</p>

<p>I’m about to chance you</p>

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<p>Columbia University: high reach
Dartmouth College:high high reach
MIT: astronomical reach
University of California Berkeley: high reach
UT Austin: match
Rice University: low reach
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign: match
Ohio State: match
Washington University @ St. Louis: match</p>

<p>Kapster, I really feel bad to say this, but feel an obligation to due to my honest nature. At the elite colleges such as MIT, Dartmouth and Columbia, you really don’t stand a chance (I’m not trying to offend you, just going from a objective point of view after looking at the '12-'14 decision threads). Your Math II and Biology SAT II scores are quite low amidst a pool of straight 800’s SAT II’s, and your ACT/SAT scores aren’t that helpful either. </p>

<p>However, with that said, top schools reject 2400’s SAT’s and perfect GPA/SAT II’s every year, while accepting some, albeit only a few, people with your stats. If you could make yourself stand out, STAND OUT, somehow, then your chances at admissions are much higher than you think.</p>

<p>One of my friends got into ED Columbia this year (I’m so happy and proud of him) with ACT 32 and 590 on U.S. History, and 680’s on Biology and Math II. However, he was ranked #1 in our school and demonstrated that he shows remarkable capability despite his poor testing performances. Also, his outstanding extracurriculars and his essays really make him distinct among a very very competitive pool of applicants. Do the same, and don’t be surprised if you are admitted. However, do prepare for rejection as well, for even with a strong essay and EC, it is very very hard to get in with those scores.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot pianodude, honesty is much appreciated</p>

<p>Look, I know the first 4 are hard to get into, and Im just glad people are confirming my beliefs (my parents made me apply to MIT, no chance in hell I’ll get in)</p>

<p>As for Dartmouth, I have a letter of rec from an alumni who teaches debate for me now, a peer rec and a rec from the head of debate there
I said I’d be debating so would that increase my chances at all?</p>

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<p>Hm…debate is a very “cliche” EC, but if you choose to pursue it, it can only help you. That letter from the Dartmouth alum definitely would help, as colleges like to hear from their “ancestors”, and if you can get very very strong recommendations from the aforementioned people, then your chances are much higher. Make sure, however, that they don’t simply write “this student is a great student and has contributed much to our school”. Rather, have them write a short anecdote on a specific moment and elaborate at that into your passion for debate, this will help out so much more. Of course, don’t tell your teachers what to write, but simply offer them some advice and be like “I would appreciate it if you could use a specific moment in your recommendation” or the like.</p>

<p>I’m applying for Dartmouth as well :D</p>

<p>Best of luck to you and I know that you will be going to a great college,</p>

<p>Piano.</p>

<p>Feel free to chance me :)</p>

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<p>I’ve already chanced you haha.
Thanks a lot for your help.
By the way, alum is also the debate teacher so he knows me quite well</p>

<p>Good luck to us both</p>

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<p>I concur with everything pianodude said, and want to add one more thing. Many top colleges try to look for clarity in any given application (i don’t think clarity is the right word, but rather a vivid image of who the applicant is), and this is especially important with their intended major. You have very strong ECs and awards that point much more to a liberal arts kid than a BME kid, especially with lower test scores in math and science subject tests. If you’ve already applied, fine, but if not you may want to consider what you put down as intended major, or even if that’s what you want to do with your career.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot JSSJosh, but I’m pretty set on BME or Biology. While, yes, my ECs and awards reflect very liberal arts approaches, I think that’s more a reflection of my multi-faceted approach to life. I have a clear vision of medical school and find that BME is a great mechanism not only for getting there but also because the engineering mindset is that of problem solving which is the paradigm through which I see the world. I’ve finished my essays and am in the middle of reviewing those chance schools now; please let me know if there’s anything I can do to augment my application (I do not intend to take tests again; I’m not stupid, I just don’t think I’ve learned how to test take effectively in high school). Thanks a lot for your help and let me know if I can chance you or help you out somehow.</p>