Hi, I am a HYPSM hopeful and new to CC. I was wondering if anyone could chance me for them. I would just like to know what you guys think, I understand that none of you can perfectly predict whether I’ll get in or not :). I have already submitted the apps of course, I just want to know what you guys think. I want to major in Biology and become a doctor.
Ethnicity: South Asian
State: CA
I attend a pretty competitive public HS, which has multiple kids going to HYPSM every year
Here are my Stats:
GPA (Unweighted): 4.0
GPA (weighted) - ~4.62
SAT Score - 1600 (800 on both sections)
AP Tests:
AP Biology - 5
AP Chemistry - 5
AP Calculus BC - 5 (with a 5 on Calc AB subscore)
AP US History - 5
AP Language - 5
AP Physics 1 - 5
AP Physics 2 - 5
SAT Subject Tests:
Biology - 800
Chemistry - 800
Math IIC - 800
Physics - 800
Literature - 800
ECs:
Research: 2 years ; was an Intel ISEF finalist ; attended RSI
Violin: Since 7th Grade ; attended All-State Honor Orchestra all 3 years (Concertmaster in 11th Grade) ; Concertmaster of local youth Orchestra’s highest level ensemble ; earned a Distinction (130+/150) on ABRSM Violin Grade 8 Exam
Science Olympiad - 3 years ; 3 National Medal (ranked top 5 in 1 event) ; Led team to qualify for Nationals for the 1st time ; Tutor in MS Science Olympiad Program
Hospital Volunteering - 3 years ; 300+ hrs
President of School Biology Club
Started the Pre-medicine Club (I want to become a doctor)
Math Team - Treasurer ; ranked nationally in some events (our school is very competitive in Math)
Speech and Debate - Won some regionals tournaments for LD form of debate
Awards:
USABO top 20 (Finalist) ; was an alternate for the US International Team
USAMO qualifier
AP Scholar
National Merit Semifinalist
Them SAT scores though xd. Hm, I think you stand a chance. Your USAMO qualification, RSI participation, ISEF spot in the finals and biology olympiad accomplishments will help a lot, especially because your regular stats (SAT scores, GPA, AP scores etc.) are good. Make sure your essays are solid and I’m pretty sure you’ll get admitted to at least one.
07-29-2017 at 4:31 pm
You do realize that these chance threads are useless right? Nobody here can predict or tell whether you will get into the college you want (accept maybe if there are any adcoms here)
Ya ik that is why I mentioned - I just wanna know what you guys think. I know they are pretty much useless. Plus, browsing through other Chance threads made me curious to see how my stats would be compared/reviewed. Thanks!
Are you serious? You honestly don’t know how to assess your own stats as someone who attended RSI, qualified for usamo and usabo? Just curious, why did you take so many sat 2, just for fun?
@jakeowl I have heard that even people with these stats got waitlisted/rejected from HYPSM. Also, I decided to take all these SAT IIs to show the colleges that I excelled in subjects that are very important for an aspiring pre-med. @Astro77 I am not joking
Ok. You already know you have as good a chance as most anyone who isn’t hooked/legacy. Your stats are amazing, ECs are great too. Everyone can tell you that, so this post serves literally no purpose besides to stoke your own ego. Good luck, not that you need it.
@Orangecounty2 CONGRATS! Did you hear back from any other schools? Also, congrats on such a good GPA, SAT and SAT subject scores, and extracurriculars. With good essays, you have a really strong chance of getting into any school you apply to.
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Did you hear back from any other schools? Also, congrats on such a good GPA, SAT and SAT subject scores, and extracurriculars. With good essays, you have a really strong chance of getting into any school you apply to.