Chance ME!

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<p>Objective:[ul]
[<em>] SAT I (breakdown): NA- will take in fall
[</em>] SAT I superscore (breakdown): NA
[<em>] ACT (breakdown): 33. 34 E, 34 M, 32 R, 31 S
[</em>] ACT superscore (breakdown): 33, 34 E, 35 M, 34 R, 32 S
[<em>] SAT II: math II: 800, U.S. history 750 (I forgot to answer 10 questions. Though it ended at 80. Plan to retake)
[</em>] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8
[<em>] Weighted GPA: 4.56
[</em>] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 4/760
[<em>] AP (place score in parentheses): AP U.S (5). Will shortly receive scores for Psych, English Lang, Spanish Lang, Chem, Calc BC, Euro
[</em>] IB (place score in parentheses):
[<em>] Senior Year Course Load: Calc III, Spanish V, AP Bio, AP econ, AP Stats, AP Eng Lit, (graduation rqs- consumer ed, gym, digital music)
[</em>] Number of other EA applicants in your school: don’t know
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):[/ul] Questbridge college prep award?</p>[/li]
<p>Subjective:[ul]
[<em>] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): Math team 9-present, won awards in regionals/state competitions(no leadership positions available), Scholatic Bowl 4 years, Key Club 4 years (President), Track 9,11, Volleyball 9,11. 29-0 JV 2011 season,
[</em>] Job/Work Experience: Paid intern at a company, do search engine optimization, started beginning of 2011
[li] Volunteer/Community service:[/ul] Local Mosque, through Key Club, Tutoring, Tzu Chi Bhuddist Organization, other seasonal volunteer opportunities, </p>[/li]
<p>Other[ul]
[<em>] State (if domestic applicant): IL
[</em>] School Type: Public
[<em>] Ethnicity: Asian (Pakistani)
[</em>] Gender: Male
[<em>] Income Bracket: <50,0000
[</em>] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):[/ul] Immigrant, moved here in 5th grade. Family of 9, rent home, tough economic situation. </p>

<p>Reflection[ul]
[<em>] Strengths: Decent test scores, Rigorous course load, touch economic situation
[</em>] Weaknesses: Some B’s, nothing extraordinary in EC
[*] What would you have done differently?:[/ul] Should have tried HARDER</p>

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<p>I don’t think retaking SAT USH is necessary. What I realized after spending a year at NU, anything above 750 for SAT II subjects is pretty much the same. SAT IIs are least of concerns. Plus USH is not an easy subject so 750 should be fine. As long as you get 2200+ on SAT I and write an interesting essay that describes you in a new, refreshing angle, you should be fine. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I think you would be an OUTSTANDING applicant for Northwestern. Yet you probably know that you need to work on your extra-curricular activities and try to get more leadership positions. Since you live in the state, try to sign-up for an Interview, visit the campus, and make sure Northwestern know that this is your first choice. GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>I simply don’t have enough time to commit to other things for E.C. I have 5 younger siblings, and I help/tutor 4 of them. My dad works from 8 am to 11 pm and I basically have to fill up that position since my mom doesnt know english.
I guess I don’t HAVE to tutor them, but I know that if they are to get a good education, they need a solid start.
I also have to do all these other chores and run errands since both mom and dad are busy. Should I try and emphasize that on my essay?</p>

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<p>It is a rare thing for a high school student to have your numbers and still work with their 4 younger siblings and help at home as much as you seem to, so yes, I would definitely emphasize that but not as a negative at all, you should be very proud to have accomplished all you have. Life at home is your leadership position! I’m guessing you’re first generation American or even a naturalized citizen? Are you also first college applicant in your family? You are very impressive!</p>

<p>I never respond to these “chance me” threads as there is no way for anyone to know so I think they’re a waste of time, but I had to respond to you - you should be very proud, not apologetic!</p>

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<p>My older brother attends Cornell, so I guess i’m not the 1st person to attend college in the family.
I’ll be turning in my naturalization forms this month, just waiting on dad to finish his part.
Thanks for responding!</p>

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<p>Sali, you should be proud of your accomplishments and helping your younger siblings. As Woody Hayes once said, “you have to pay forward.” Good luck getting into NW. I think you have a great chance.</p>