Chance me to: Cornell, UPenn, USC, Vassar, U. of Chicago, Reed Coll., W&M, Boston C.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a Junior, middle-class white male. I go to a private, independent school in Missouri that does not rank its students. My school sends several of its graduates to top schools. I want to be one of those graduates.</p>

<p>Again, I'm applying to:
- Cornell University
- UPenn
- USC
- Vassar
- University of Chicago
- Reed College
- William and Mary College
- Boston College
* I'm applying to the College of Arts and Sciences (or its equivalent) at each school.</p>

<p>GPA:
9th, 10th, & 11th grade GPA: 3.9
10th & 11th grade GPA: 4.0</p>

<p>AP CLASSES:
Junior Year: AP English Lang, AP US History (2)
Senior Year: AP English Lit, AP Government, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Spanish Lang, AP Microeconomics (7)</p>

<p>SAT:
2050 (CR: 720, Math: 730, Writing: 600)
Note - I'm retaking this in October so don't be too harsh. This was my first time I took it and I took it without any prep. I've been scoring around 2180-2200 recently.</p>

<p>SAT II:
- Math II: 710
- Literature: 730
- Chemistry: 700</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULARS:
Freshman Year
- Tennis
- Youth Advisory Board for my city
- Freshman Play (Principal role)
- NJHS (Officer)</p>

<pre><code> Sophomore Year
</code></pre>

<ul>
<li>Tennis</li>
<li>FCCLA</li>
<li><p>Spanish Club</p>

<p>Junior Year</p></li>
<li><p>Student Council Rep.</p></li>
<li><p>School Play (Principal role)</p></li>
<li><p>Prom Committee (Co-Chair)</p></li>
<li><p>Newspaper (Editor)</p></li>
<li><p>Basketball Manager</p></li>
<li><p>Academic Team/Quiz Bowl (Varsity) [4th in State]</p></li>
<li><p>70 hours misc. community service</p>

<p>Senior Year (What I'm sure of)</p></li>
<li><p>Student Council (Secretary)</p></li>
<li><p>Newspaper (Editor)</p></li>
<li><p>Volleyball Manager</p></li>
<li><p>Basketball Manager</p></li>
<li><p>Academic Team/Quiz Bowl (Captain)</p></li>
<li><p>NHS (Officer)</p></li>
</ul>

<p>WORK EXPERIENCE:
I worked part-time at a Canoe Rental and Campground the summer before my Freshman year. I saved the money and spent it on my first car.</p>

<p>HONORS/AWARDS:
- Most Outstanding Writer (10th Grade)
- Rookie of the Year, Tennis (10th Grade)
- Highest GPA (11th Grade)
- 3rd Place Disrtict Art Show</p>

<p>I know this is pretty feeble for some of the schools I'm applying to. I would appreciate your input/criticism/advice though :)</p>

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<p>Oh, and I’m applying to Cornell Early Decision. Thanks!</p>

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<p>I’ll assume your GPA is unweighted. Statistically you’re competitive at all the schools on your list (especially if you can boost the SAT writing score closer to 700). That said, the schools on your list are fairly selective, making it hard to say that your a slam dunk at any of them.</p>

<p>My guesses:</p>

<p>Cornell ED - Probably Yes
BC - Yes
USC - Yes
Vassar - Know nothing about
Chicago - Maybe
Penn - Maybe (17% admit rate)
Reed - Don’t know enough about
W&M - Probably - Reputation of being very difficult admit for OOS.</p>

<p>I’d add one sure fire safety to the list.</p>

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<p>Wow Vinceh, you’re a lot more optimistic than I am lol. And yeah, I have a few safeties on my list I know I’ll get into. Thanks for the insight, any other advice?</p>

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<p>Happy to make your day. Just remember that free advice is worth what you pay for it.;)</p>

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<p>Anyone else, lol?</p>