<p>Hello everyone! I am a *very eager sophomore already looking at colleges and admission statistics. If I could be chanced/ critiqued for Northeastern, that would be extremely helpful.</p>
<p>Intended Major: Computer science
Stats as a SOPHOMORE:
GPA: 3.714
ACT: 28 (expected to improve)
act math: 28
act reading: 28
act english: 28
act science: 29</p>
<p>SAT composite: 1870</p>
<p>Current math: Advanced Algebra
Also enrolled in AP Computer Science</p>
<p>Extracurriculars-
Executive board for high school speech team
Pole vault on track
Web designer for school newspaper
2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo
Freshman mentor
Not very many service hours...</p>
<p>From this point, what will I need to do my junior year to increase my chances of getting in, and what chances do I have with the statistics I already have? Thank you!</p>
<p>take the ACT and SAT another time in the spring of junior year and another in the fall of your senior year and i am sure those scores will improve a lot. Your grades look great. Overall, i think if you keep up the good work you’ll have a great chance of getting in.</p>
<p>I agree, but be aware that NEU is on the rise. In 2010 the 25%-75% SAT range was 1850-2050 and GPA of 3.7-4.0. This year there were alot of people shaking their heads because they either didn’t get in or didn’t get any merit money with the middle range of those numbers. You have 2 years before you apply and those numbers will go up. You are excelling in school, you have are thinking in advance and that in itself is a positive and shows a maturity that will keep you focused. Keep up the good work. My advise would be to take an SAT course. You will probably get your scores up to where Northeastern will want you on your own, but hopefully the money you spend on the course will be returned to you 10 fold with a merit scholarship. It took me 2 smart daughters to figure this one out!!! My son WILL take the class. Good luck!!!</p>
<p>Taking SAT classes or at least getting a book and practising on your own is probably a good idea - especially for the PSAT next fall! NEU gives full tuition scholarship for NMS finalists (first hand experience: ) so that might be something to shoot for (particularly if you’re in a state like NC haha)
Good luck with everything!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be worried if I were you. I got into the NU.in program with a ~3.44 weighted GPA and an ACT composite of 29 (I sent in two composite scores of 28 that superscored to a 29). I had some good, hands-on extracurriculars, but to be honest, I’m really not sure how I was anything above waitlisted with so many applications coming in. I didn’t take a math class my senior year, which I thought would make even my perceived safety schools a risk. All I can really surmise is that my essay or recommendations were above par. If you continue the level of work you’re doing now, I’m sure you’ll be in good shape for a fall admission. I would also recommend visiting campus and applying early on, even if it’s for regular decision.</p>
<p>You look to be quite promising for a sophmore, keep up the hard work and don’t get lazy! (spoken from the experience of a lazy senior who was accepted into NU (: )
And I agree with wewsy, NU is on the rise! The standards will have gone up by the time you get to applying. However, don’t be too scared. You look like a good candidate. And I second teensyalmond on the National Merit Scholar thing. Take the PSAT seriously, because, who knows, you could potentially get a full ride on tuition! Oh, and don’t forget to start thinking about your college essay, make sure you write a good one about a topic meaningful to you (I wrote about my love affair with Calculus, since its one of my favorite subjects!)</p>
<p>The incoming class raised the SAT I up 100 points, so the median is now around 1930-2130 (or so they told me in the welcome day). For a sophomore, I would definitely stay on track, and keep your grades up! You look pretty good right now, but make sure you keep your eye on the prize! There is no better feeling than getting into your number one school with some merit money. I’m positive you can do it! Good luck.</p>
<p>Edit: I definitely agree with everyone else about NMSF - if only I had known! </p>
<p>@lawliet calculus?!?!? i cringe every time i hear the word xD</p>
<p>@meghanupsidedown: XD, to each his own! Calculus really helped me fall in love with math! I mean, with Calculus you can find the volume of irregular solids! How awesome is that?! Plus, half of physics wouldn’t exist with Calculus!</p>
<p>Anyway, that was off topic, But I also wanted to add that along with doing great in school, you should also look critically at Northeastern and if its really what you want. You should visit the school and know all the pros and cons. Don’t be like me, I’m only visiting after getting accepted! XD </p>
<p>And make sure the school fits with your academic goals. What do you want to study? What do you want as a career? Do you want to go to grad school or work full time? Its necessary to start asking yourself these questions.</p>
<p>Its good to make sure you match a school’s standards, but its just as important to make sure a school matches your standards.</p>