<p>Hello Fellow CCers,
New member here! Now that my junior year is over, and I've received my SAT scores and GPA, I've begun the college application process and have thought it would be a good idea to consult the College Confidential community regarding my chances for college admission, here is my potential list: </p>
<p>Top Choices/Intended Major:
Harvard University- Cryptography
Princeton University- Econophysics
Stanford University- Symbolic Systems
Yale University- Computer Science</p>
<p>Safety Schools:
Duke University
Cornell University
UPenn
Dartmouth College
I am considering Brown University, but I have an aversion towards the extremely liberal atmosphere.</p>
<p>Here are my stats:</p>
<p>GPA (Unweighted/Weighted): 4.0/4.71
SAT: M: 800 W: 800 Cr: 790 (First sitting)
Courseload (Senior Year): Multivariable Calculus, AP English Literature, AP Gov't, AP Physics, AP Macroeconomics, Latin IV, AP Computer Science
AP(Haven't gotten them back yet, but my predicted scores): Calculus BC (5), Biology(5), English Language(4/5), Chemistry(5), APUSH(5), AP Modern World History (4/5), AP Spanish IV (5)
SAT 2: Math II (800), Physics (780)
Rank: Top 1%</p>
<p>Major Awards Won:
National Awards:
1- USAMO Finalist
2- US Bio-Olympiad Finalist
3- 7th Grade Spelling Bee(8th place)
4 - Google Science Fair Semi-Finalist</p>
<p>(I wish I had more!)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
-Interned as a hedge fund analyst.
-Varsity Lacrosse Team Captain (4 years)
-Cross Country (4 years)
-Student Body President
-Went to Nicaragua for a community service trip and built pipes for a clean water supply for a small village.
-Math Club
-Academic Decathlon
-Model UN (2 Best Delegates, 3 Outstandings)
-Mock Trial
-Did stem cell research with a professor at Stanford University.
-Helped create an algorithm which has been used by various investment banks.
-Started a tutoring program for children with mental disabilities.</p>
<p>Personal Info:
State: Connecticut
Income Bracket: $500,000+
HBS Legacy
Large Prestigious Public School (2000+ students)
Caucasian</p>
<p>Other Notable Achievements:
-Performed in Carnegie Hall
-Published research in economics</p>
<p>Outside/Summer Courses:
Linear Algebra at local community college
Artificial Intelligence course over the summer at Stanford University
MIT Courseware- Taught myself C++.
Udacity- Taught myself Python</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your input, any advice or comments are welcome!</p>