Chance Me--Rice, Cornell, Caltech and I'll chance you, as well.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Caltech is a stretch, I know.
I'll gladly return the favor...thanks!</p>

<p>Important: entering college at 16--probably worsens my chances.</p>

<p>User Name: Ellex
Gender: F
Location: Texas
College Class Year: 2014
High School: Public
High School Type: sends many grads to top schools</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 0.00
GPA - Weighted: 3.90
Class Rank: top 10%
Class Size: 600</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 800
SAT I Critical Reading: 670
SAT I Writing: 770
ACT: 35
SAT II U.S. History: 640
SAT II World History: 680
SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 750
SAT II Biology - M: 750
SAT II Chemistry: 730
SAT II Chinese with Listening: 780</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Orchestra, band, marching band, drama club, NHS, SNHS, choir
Leadership positions: treasurer of Mock Trial/Debate team
Volunteer/Service Work: Interact club, environmental club; 125 hours of community service
College Summer programs: paid internship at Binghamton University
unpaid internship at Yale University</p>

<p>Colleges of Interest:</p>

<p>College: Rice University, Choice #: 1, ED/EA: Yes, Athlete: No, Legacy: No, Status: Will Apply
College: California Institute of Technology, Choice #: 2, ED/EA: Yes, Athlete: No, Legacy: No, Status: Will Apply
College: Cornell University, Choice #: 3, ED/EA: No, Athlete: No, Legacy: No, Status: Will Apply
College: The University of Texas at Austin, Choice #: 5, ED/EA: No, Athlete: No, Legacy: No, Status: Will Apply</p>

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<p>internship at yale and binghamton means in at 3 of those 4 for sure, definitely rice, caltech is only one where you might have a slight problem, but you have phenominal test scores so dont worry about it
GOOD LUCK!!!</p>

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<p>Just wondering- how do you have a 0.0 UW GPA? I’m not trying to be skeptical, just curious.</p>

<p>But you have to be in at UT, since you’re in the top 10%. Rice I would say most likely, Cornell and Caltech are reaches for anyone but you’ve got amazing test scores so I wouldn’t be totally surprised if you got in.</p>

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<p>Oh–lol, sorry, I actually don’t know what my unweighted GPA is so I left it blank.</p>

<p>The Yale internship is more through connections than academics, but I’ve gained some lab experience through it.</p>

<p>Thanks for the feedback!</p>

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<p>I think you have great test scores, but your extracurriculars sound a tad generic. You are definitely qualified for all of the colleges above (Rice will be easy for you). However, Cornell and Caltech will probably want to find out more about you as a person. So, you will need to shine in your essay. Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>I’d appreciate if you chanced me as well. :)</p>

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<p>You should have np getting into Rice and Texas. Cal Tech is a reach and Cornell is probably a small reach - if you write a great essay you should be in there.</p>

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<p>I can’t see any problem with you getting into Rice, none at all. UTAustin, same story. Cornell you should get into provided you do well on the essay, and Caltech might be a mid- or high-reach, just because you don’t have too many specific scientific ECs (Intel, major fairs, that kind of thing). Good luck :)</p>

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<p>Although both scores are excellent, definitely send in your ACT instead of SAT if you can. Your ECs are pretty generic, so make sure you demonstrate how much they mean to you. With a great essay, you definitely have a good shot at Cornell and Caltech.</p>

<p>Rice: Match
Caltech: Low Reach
Cornell: Low Reach
UT Austin: In</p>

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<p>I agree that Caltech is extremely difficult to get into, especially considering their low acceptance rate. Thanks for the responses.</p>