Chance Me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Rochester
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<p>White Male
From NY
Go to a Jesuit high school
3.5 Unweighted GPA as of Junior Year
Math - 660
Reading - 630
Writing: 690
Combined Score: 1980
CR & M: 1290</p>

<p>Notable Courses:
AP Writing (4)
AP Literature
AP Government
AP Stats
Honors English 10
Honors Geometry 10
Spanish 4
Calculus</p>

<p>ECs:
Medical Science Club
National Honors Society
Bowling Team
President of the Food Science Club
Engineering Club
Vice President of Microfinance Club (A club dedicated to charity)
Over 400 hours of community service, specifically tutoring young children with learning disabilities
Interned for a lawyer
Received tutoring in computer science for a year</p>

<p>Interested Major: Computer Science </p>

<p>My GPA took somewhat of a nosedive Sophomore year due to my mother, father and grandmother undergoing serious surgery within a month span. My Junior year average was a 91.0 (3.6 GPA)</p>

<p>My short answer is about my computer science tutoring.</p>

<p>My personal essay is about my parents' separation and how I have learned to adapt and become more independent.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

2

<p>Probably not… below average GPA and SAT scores…</p>

3

<p>I almost never respond to chance threads but I can’t let a negative stand without saying something more positive. It’s somewhat of a reach and maybe UR would be tough for you, just looking at scores, but it’s not out of reach by any means.</p>

4

<p>You’ll never know if you don’t try.</p>

5

<p>All three SAT scores (M, W, CR) are within the middle 50% reported by UR on their Fast Facts page. Your GPA is solid and you’ve done cool things with your time. Don’t think for a minute you aren’t a viable candidate. If you like the school, make sure you visit and interview, and put time into a thoughtful application. As Creekland said, you won’t know if you don’t try.</p>

6

<p>I think you have a good chance…</p>