Chance me pleaseee :)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey Guys!</p>

<p>My top college choices are Harvard (my dream!), Princeton, Stanford, Cloumbia, UPenn,Yale, UChicago, UMich, UVA, UNC- Chapel Hill, USC, Rutgers........i doubt ill get into any of them though.......... :'( <em>SIGH</em> but a man can dream! Anywys, I would love to hear some of your advice with my stats and what colleges u think might be the best choice for me. THANKS!</p>

<p>Here are some of my stats, so far:</p>

<p>SAT I: 2360 (760 CR 800 M 800 W); took 3 times total :(
SATII: 800 Chemistry; 800 US History; 800 Math II; 800 Bio
GPA: 4.0 Unweighted, 4.6 Weighted
Class Rank: Top 5% (school doesnt rank)
AP Exams: 5-Chemistry; 5- APUSH; 5- Bio; 5- Stats; 5-English Lang</p>

<p>Major Awards/ Recognition: Principal's Academic Scholar Award; 1st FBLA Regionals; FBLA States- honorable mention; Most Altruistic FBLA Club in North Central Region (certificate); NSHSS Ambassador- certificate (2 years); Altruistic Club Achievement from my Local Town- certificate; Key Club Early Bird Award; Key Club- Big 10 Award; Most Altruistic New Jersey Club- Key Club (certificate); NM Commended (218/240); AP Scholar with Distinction; Siemens Semifinalist; Intel Semifinalist</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

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<li><p>Inspire to Act- Founder; 3 years; a Learning Unlimited club; Sponsored by Macy's; works with Harvard, Stanford, Duke, Yale, MIT to sponsor the ESP Splash program at high schools. Hosting an event at Princeton and Rutgers this fall- expect to generate $20,000 to donate to local libraries; Received recognition by town, radios, and newspapers</p></li>
<li><p>Key Club- 4 years; Ambassador; Treasurer; biggest club in school; most altruistic club</p></li>
<li><p>FBLA- 4 years; Ambassador; Chairperson</p></li>
<li><p>SGO- 4 years; Executive Board- 3 years</p></li>
<li><p>Varsity Tennis- 4 years; Play in Red Division Athletics- highest in NJ</p></li>
<li><p>Academic/ Quiz Bowl Team- 3 years; Co-Captain- 2 years</p></li>
<li><p>Science League- 3 years; Co-Captain- 2 years</p></li>
<li><p>National Honor Society- 2 years</p></li>
<li><p>Spanish Honor Society- 2 years </p></li>
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<p>Summer Activities:</p>

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<li><p>9th Grade- took Honors Chemistry at local community college (A+); took Algebra II course at local community college (A+)</p></li>
<li><p>10th Grade- Attended NYLF/MED for 2 weeks; took SAT classes; college visits; worked in father's cardboard warehouse- minimum wage</p></li>
<li><p>11th Grade- Summer Internship in Microbiology at UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ); Summer Internship at MORGAN STANLEY bank in NYC; Boys State- Elected Mayor, County Chairperson, and Senator; Boys Nation (Bill Clinton is an alumni to this- it is supposed to be a very reputable program); college visits</p></li>
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<p>Extra Info: I live in NJ;
my income bracket is <50,000;
im the first generation in my family to attend college in America;
and im Asian (Indian) Male</p>

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<p>dont be modest; you have a great chance for those schools</p>

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<p>im not trying to be modest :stuck_out_tongue: it’s the truth…most of the college admissions (at leats for the top ones) are crapshoots</p>

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<p>bump bump bumpppp</p>

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<p>Great chances at Michigan, UNC, UVA, USC and Rutgers</p>

<p>Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, Chicago and Penn: ???</p>

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<p>Pretty much what 20more said… The fact that you’re first generation and low income should probably help though since your scores are fantastic… Good luck! :)</p>

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But has anyone in your family attended college OUTSIDE of the US?</p>

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<p>Oh woops, didn’t realize that he said first gen in just America… First gen won’t really help then.</p>

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<p>we have the same sat score. haha. I think you have a better chance than me at getting into your schools though! uva is a definite yes. some of your other lower reach schools will not be a problem.</p>

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<p>You need a fabulous application to cut through all of the Asian NJ applicants who have similar achievements. A really outstanding essay (essay subject really) is imperative.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the input guys! It really means a lot! :D</p>

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<p>Oh and two quick questions: 1. Is a low-income family considered a hook? Also can i put that I’m first generation if my parents never obtained their bachelors and did only their first yr in college?</p>

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<p>It’s a tip factor but not a hook.</p>

<p>Take Michigan off the list if you’re low income, they won’t give you the aid.</p>

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<p>wow…now i feel really bad about my stats. lol and i thought i was good…</p>

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<p>UNC and UVA are much more competitive than Michigan, USC, and Rutgers because OP lives in NJ and is an out of state applicant. </p>

<p>Probably in at USC, in at michigan and rutgers, </p>

<p>Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Cloumbia, UPenn,Yale, UChicago, UNC, and UVA are all reaches, bit lower reach for UNC and UVA. Meaning it’s possible you will get into the majority of these schools, in at 1-3, or rejected from all.</p>

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<p>Bumpity bump bump</p>

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<p>Top colleges are reach schools for almost all unhooked applicants.
Apply to many top colleges and hope for the best.</p>

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<p>All reach except Harvard!
(Don’t get me wrong, you definitely have a chance, just do something and draw attention!)
Kudos to you!</p>