<p>Hey Everyone,
Please help me get an opinion of my chances for CORNELL, NORTHWESTERN, CASE WESTERN, UCHICAGO, UIUC (Engineering), UMICH, and UW MADISON! Which one do you think would fit me best? Northwestern and UChicago are a little bit too close to home, but I'm thinking I might have a better chance as an IL student. Also feel free to suggest other schools that might fit my profile. I know it's always really hard to tell, especially with top tier schools, but just give me your opinion.</p>
<p>Background:
I currently live north of Chicago in Illinois and attend a top ranked public high school. I moved to the US about 6 years ago and skipped a grade right away, since I was part of the German school system before. I lived in a lot of different cities across Germany and eventually also in Paris, France, and Prague, Czech Republic, which I have to say has given me a culturally open and adaptable outlook over the years. I am currently fluent in German, English (I'm told I have no accent even though I did not really start learning English until arriving here) and almost in French. I have taken both French and Latin to keep up with a European curriculum and am in AP classes for both now. I will also have to apply as an international student, even though I've lived here for quite a while, due to incomplete resident/non-citizen status. I would not need any financial aid if that matters.</p>
<p>School:
I am currently a Senior and have taken all the AP and Honors classes possible (a total of 9 including this year) and have received 5s on all the APs so far so I have an AP scholar award. I have been choosing to study both Latin and French instead of taking an elective all four years.
Cumulative GPA: 4.21/4</p>
<p>Tests:
SAT: 2210 (770M/680CR/760W)
I know the CR is terrible and I'm sure that I can do much better on the so I'll take it one more time. Reading sections tend to be a little harder for me since English is my second language.
SAT II (Subjects): 800 German, 760 Math, 700 US history
ACT: 33 (35 English, 34 Math, 34 Reading, 30 Science)
AP: Physics 5, Language and Composition 5, AP US History 5</p>
<p>Extra-curricular:</p>
<p>Model United Nations (Jr/Sr): Have won "Best New Delegate" at local conference and "Outstanding Delegate" at the Columbia University MUN Convention</p>
<p>Science Olympiad (So/Jr/Sr): Established member, have won five awards including a first and a third place medal at Regionals. Have gone to state competition twice with a 5th and 7th place team finish.</p>
<p>Link Crew (Sr): Highly recognized program. I am a senior leader (people are picked by teachers as model students and have to go through an application process) for incoming freshman and will mentor them throughout the year</p>
<p>Horse back rider/Field Hunter (Fr/So/Jr/Sr): I have been doing english riding for four years, and have recently joined a very prestigious hunt club (It's not actually hunting, just a type of cross country riding). Responsibilities include taking care of five horses.</p>
<p>Piano/Guitar lessons (Jr/Sr): I am self-employed as a private teacher. I have a fairly large customer base and my own website. I have been playing piano for 5 years and guitar for 4 years.</p>
<p>Hospital Internship (Sr): I have been accepted to a very prestigious hospital volunteering program in my area. I had to write two essays and go through an interview. Only 22 students (high school Juniors and Seniors) are accepted in the whole chicago area.</p>
<p>National Honor Society (Jr/Sr) : I am currently on the executive board and have been highly involved in community service.</p>
<p>Latin Club (Fr/So/Jr/Sr): I have been an avid member who has attended almost every event over the years. This year I was chosen as the first ever PRESIDENT of the club, which has grown to 80+ members</p>
<p>Certamen (Fr/So/Jr/Sr): Latin quiz bowl competition- Several third place team finishes.</p>
<p>French Exchange (Jr/Sr): Participated in a three week exchange to France, and lived with a local family. This also counted as a semester of language credit (Grade: A).</p>
<p>Coursera Online Courses (Jr/Sr): Introduction to Psychology (University of Toronto), Understanding Media by Understanding Google (Northwestern University), Introduction to Global Health (University of Copenhagen)</p>
<p>WYSE (Jr/Sr): Science Competition in Illinois. Second place team finish at CLC tournament.</p>
<p>Student Ambassadors(So/Jr/Sr): A club for students that have experience with moving and going to different schools, who help incoming families settle into the district every year, acting as mentors for new students.</p>
<p>Others: Track (Sr), Robotics (Sr), Debate (Fr), Ping Pong Club (Jr/Sr), Ski/Snowboard Club (Jr/Sr)</p>
<p>Awards: </p>
<p>Level I Maxima Cum Laude Award (Silver)
National Latin Exam
May 2011</p>
<p>Level II Summa Cum Laude Award (Gold)
National Latin Exam
May 2012</p>
<p>Level III Bronze Medal (Top 5% of Nation)
AATF National French Contest
May 2012</p>
<p>CMUNCE Outstanding Delegate
Columbia University
January 2013</p>
<p>Level III Cum Laude Award (Bronze)
National Latin Exam
May 2013 </p>
<p>Level IV Certificat d'Honneur
AATF National French Contest
May 2013</p>
<p>National AP Scholar Award
College Board
July 2013</p>
<p>Beginner Level First Place
English Dressage Tournament
March 2010</p>
<p>Thanks ahead of time and I'll do my best to chance you back!</p>