Chance me please :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Amherst College
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<p>Hello, I’m a hispanic male at a public high school in New Jersey.</p>

<p>I’m ranked 6 out of 694 kids.
GPA - 4.36 top 1%
SAT. Reading 620, Math 590, Writing 670 = 1880
SAT II - Math 1 620, Bio 800, Spanish w/ Listening 770
AP - AP Bio 4. Currently taking AP Chemistry, AP United States History, AP English, and AP Spanish Language
Taken - College level Physics course with Lab (5 credits), Intro to Engineering course (5 credits), and Public Speaking (5 credits)</p>

<p>Conducted Scientific research at St, Peter’s College and Princeton University on Chemical and Biological Engineering</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
National Honors Society-Vice president
Science League: Bio I and Bio II. Also Chem II
Science Club: all four year and Senior officer
English Honors Society Treasurer
Science, History, French honors societies
First Robotics Competition
Spanish Club</p>

<p>Recommendation letter:
1 from Head of Science Department at my school
1 from my Honors US II history and APUSH teacher
additional letters: letters from mentors from St. Peter’s and Princeton</p>

<p>I’m not too sure on whether I should apply as Biology or Biochemistry.</p>

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<p>I can’t say much in regards to your chances, but you don’t “apply as __” to Amherst. There is a spot to list possible academic interests on the Common App, but that is only for institutional research purposes.</p>

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<p>Youre score are a bit on the lower side compared to other applicants, but I think everyone has a chance at acceptance. It’s all about that X-factor. Make sure your essays are flawless and that your personality comes across well and you have a good shot! Look at me, <2000 SAT I’s and never above a 3 on any AP exam (I’ve taken 7 AP’s) but I wrote 2 pretty good essays and had good grades and was accepted ED! It all depends on whether the admissions panel likes you or not based on your app overall. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>It really depends on what they’re looking for like wilkins012 said. I was rejected EDI with a 4.44 GPA, a 31 ACT and 5’s on the 2 AP exams I have taken. They are looking for an eclectic student body, so if you have something special, try to showcase it. best of luck!</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance.</p>