Chance Me - Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell

Hi all,

I am currently applying to the above colleges (major is Computer Science), and I was wondering whether anyone could chance me. Thanks!

Stats / Facts about me:

White, 18 Year Old Male

GPA:

Weighted:
Freshman - 4.1
Sophomore - 4.4
Junior - 4.7
Senior - 4.6

Unweighted (Assuming 90-100 is 4.0):
4.0 (All)

2370 SAT (800 Math, 800 Writing, 770 Critical Reading)
Math (Level 2) - SAT Subject Test - 800

AP’s:
Computer Science - 5
Calculus BC - 5
Biology - 5
Physics - 5
Chemistry - 5
Environmental Sciences - 5
Music Theory - 5
Russian - 5
US History - 5

EC’s:
App Developer (Combined 50,000 Downloads)
Internships (All 4 years of High School - in the summer)
Swimming - 7 years; All 4 years of High School; captain of Varsity; have some achievement on a national level
Water Polo - All 4 years of High School
Piano - 7 years; completed Certificate of Merit; won a couple of competitions

Thanks for your opinions!

I’ll be sure to chance back.

Honestly, I (and I’m NOT an expert) think you’re good to go, especially if you submit a music portfolio. I’m definitely not an expert, but your scores are exceptional, you have the strength of schedule, and you have some significant accomplishments. You don’t have as many ECs but that should be okay since you have thoroughly developed them. I think all five are definitely within your reach; however, wouldn’t you need a science SAT II for MIT?

Everything checks off except demonstration of leadership is below avg for Harvard/Stanford. Is there any way you can develop this? But otherwise ok chances, def want to highlight the app development.

Hi, I forgot to mention that I am President of the App Development and Internet of Things Club. I was also the Class Secretary my Freshman, Junior, and Senior years. Do you think this is enough leadership? @dblazer

@johnvega101 those are pretty important to mention. certainly better outlook now that you mentioned those…(are app development and IoT seperate clubs?). Tough to say if it’s ‘enough.’