Chance Me: University of Michigan, Georgetown, George Washington, NYU...etc (please!!!)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Although most people here dread reading these this time of year and do not see their purpose, I value the feedback and advice. So without further or do…

Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
Residence: OH
GPA: 3.93/4 cum 4.35 weighted
Ranked 11/560 --> top 2% of graduating class
ACT composite: 30 (34 English, 28 Math, 29 Science, 28 reading, 31 writing and English)
SAT Subject Tests: Projecting around 750 for both US History and Bio M

Extracurriculars:

I think what may set me apart is the fact that I conducted research at a very credible University near my home and that I can receive a letter of recommendation from the Professor I worked under
-Varsity Co-Captian of Tennis
-Research
-NHS
-Professionals of Tomorrow Executive Director
-President of Debate
-HUDDLE and LINK crew (I think these may be exclusive to my school)
-Volunteering Kiwanis Key Club Committee Chair
-Volunteering at local religious center
-Diversity club activities director

I believe that my common application story is very compelling, perhaps will save my sub-par ACT score, who knows!

Essentially, I would like honest feedback on the following schools and how I match up:

The University of Michigan (Dream school – Early Action), Case Western Reserve University (Early Action)
Regular Admissions: Georgetown, George Washington, NYU, Barnard, Bucknell, and perhaps UCLA (i am on the fence of applying because I won’t be visiting).
I also have a few safety schools, so no, I am not insane for all these possible reaches

Thank you!!!

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oh… and I want to be a Biology major with an interest in pre-med

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No to Michigan, Georgetown and UCLA.
GW, CW, NYU and Bucknell are possible but not sure things. Barnard probably not.

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I believe all of those schools you could potentially get into, except for maybe Georgetown and UCLA. Otherwise, I think you’re a really good candidate for these schools.

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Where is your home state and are you applying to LSA at UMich? Your ACT scoe is at the 25th percentile that it is likely a reach for you.

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If you haven’t already gotten your decision, I would NOT rule out Georgetown. Georgetown is a great school that is extremely holistic. A very good friend of mine (#1 in her (small) class, 4.0 GPA, from Hungary, but a 26 ACT) got a FULL RIDE to Georgetown two years ago. They obviously considered factors other than just her test scores and GPA, so I would encourage you to present the best possible application.

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I applied to several of the colleges on your list with nearly the same specs (ACT and GPA) several years ago and I got accepted to CWRU and got rejected by NYU UCLA (All RD). Use this as your point of reference. Good Luck.