Chance me PLEASSEEE!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Now that I have your attention...
I am a rising senior from New Jersey. As of right now I am confused if I want to pursue a career in Buisness/Econonomics or Physics/Astronomy.
As you will see my resume is more physics and astronomy based, but after my junior year and taking AP Economics, the buisness world has started to look like an option for me.</p>

<p>Reach:
Michigan Ann Arbor
Carnegie Mellon</p>

<p>Match:
UC San Diego
NYU
Syracuse
Boston University</p>

<p>Safety:
Rutgers
University of Arizona</p>

<p>Ok so here goes:</p>

<p>I. Education/Schooling History
Unweighted GPA: 3.5
Weighted GPA: 3.6</p>

<p>Courses Taken (9th-11th)
Math: Geometry Honors, Algebra II Honors, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB (4)
Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology Honors, AP Environmental Science (3)
Other Advanced Coursework: AP Microeconomics (4), AP Macroeconomics (5), Latin III
(Senior Year)
Math: AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC
Science: AP Physics B
Other: Latin IV, Computer Science, Java
Total Number of AP's (including senior year): 7</p>

<p>II. Standarized Testing
SAT Reasoning - 2100+? (Note: Taking Oct., on official collegeboard tests ranging in the 2100+)
SAT Subject - Math II (750), Biology E (770)</p>

<p>III. Science/Math Extracurricular Activities
-Astronomy Course at Harvard SSP
-Astronomy Club (Founder/President)
-Active member of school Robotics Team (article in local newspaper)
-Member of local Amateur Astronomy Club</p>

<p>IV. Other Significant Extracurricular Activities
-High School Band (9,10)
-High School Tennis Team JV (11)
-Local Tennis Club Team (10,11)
-Hospital Volunteer (information desk)
-Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) Team Captain (10)
-Assist children with Autism (9,10,11)
-Volunteer for Chess Club at local library (9,10)
-Participation in National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) Washington DC (10)</p>

<p>V. Work Experience
-Part-time employement with an IT Financial Services Company (Since Jan. 2008)
-Paid Internship at Princeton University: Related with nanoparticles and cancer cells (June 2008-August 2008)</p>

<p>PHEWWW. Now that that's done, some quick notes. Our school is very competivive, and last year we had 17 seniors go to ivy's. Over 40+ studens were accepted to Boston Univeristy and Carnegie Mellon (which I am applying to as well).
Anyway some of my weaknesses I think are I have absolutely no awards, and I think I am lacking community hours.</p>

<p>Again, thanks for reading all of this, and PLEASEEEE chance me.</p>

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<p>BU looks like a good match for you.
NYU might be a little harder for you to get into, but it's definitely worth a shot.</p>

<p>UMich and Carnegie Mellon are definitely a bit of a stretch, but with a good essay, you could pull it off.</p>

<p>Good luck with your apps.</p>

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<p>Sweet. Yea i'm hoping that by the end of the summer my SAT scores go up to around 2200 which should improve my chances.
And also I know I have 2 very good reccs (1 from my econ teacher, the other from my Mentor/Professor)</p>

<p>Also I forgot to add this but do you think applying to Intels/Siemens will help in Early decision/action? And even regular decision?</p>

<p>btw thanks for chancing Ahsieh</p>

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<p>I'm sure that by making it clear which branches of the college you're aiming for, it can only help, for ED/EA/Regular - it'll show you did your research about the school and know what you want to do in the future.
Buffing your SATs will help your chances significantly for the reach schools, but you're already qualified for most of the match schools.
I have a friend who is currently attending UMich(AA) who scored a 2100 on the SATS, so around a 2200 would be a good spot to be.
The recs will definitely help, as long as the teachers know you very well and can basically bring your application to life.</p>

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<p>Chance me and I'll chance YOU!</p>

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<p>i wouldn't call NYU a match, more of a reach. but, your list is looking well-balanced. i'm noticing that more with this year's class than last year's who was all about the ivies and top LACs. so unrealistic.</p>

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<p>If I had to apply early decision which one would u guys reccommend:
Carnegie Mellon
Michigan Ann Arbor
NYU</p>

<p>Also is UC Berkeley a bigger reach than all three or in the range?</p>

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<p>which school do you like best? that's the one to choose for ED. we can't help you there. </p>

<p>and yes, i would say UCB is a farther stretch. michigan comes close, though.</p>

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<p>BU and Syracuse are good matches =)</p>

<p>I think NYU will be tough, they usually like to accept people in the top 10 percent of their school.</p>

<p>Chance me as well please!</p>

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