<p>I think the fact that you are an URM and first generation will really help your chances and you have a solid GPA and ACT. Just by reading your info above I didn’t really get a sense of what your passions are (music maybe, or church stuff?) but I would pick what you are really passionate about and base your essays off of it. I think you have a really good chance of getting into some of the schools above (U Chicago may be heard tho but I think you can) primarily because you are a stud student in a not so good area, your an URM and first generation and are involved in the community. You will need to take some SAT Subjects also but Im sure youll do fine! Good luck this fall! Chance me? <a href=“What are my chances for Stanford, MIT, Caltech, etc. - #9 by theanaconda - Chance Me / Match Me! - College Confidential Forums”>What are my chances for Stanford, MIT, Caltech, etc. - #9 by theanaconda - Chance Me / Match Me! - College Confidential Forums; </p>