Chance me?

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<p>I'm a rising senior from Wisconsin. White male from 60k family income. Gpa is 3.8 or 3.9 unweighted. 4.0 weighted. Currently #2 in my class of 65, but I may fall to #3. (Valedictorian has a solid chance at HYP) I wont have AP classes other than calculus and European History. I go to a small Lutheran school so my options are limited. I have as rigorous a schedule as I can.It's not 100% the most difficult possible but that's due to scheduling conflicts. I scored a 35 on my ACT.</p>

<p>Ive played varsity football since my sophomore year, and will most likely be a captain this year. I was on our FIRST robotics team this year. Im in NHS and will be president of my schools chapter next year. I've been involved in student council years and will be the student body treasurer. I was selected to participate in Badger Boys State.(American Legion leadership program. Don't know how much weight this carries) I also work 20 hours a week during school if that matters.Full time in the summer.</p>

<p>What are my chances at Northwestern? I will apply ED. I plan on majoring in engineering or computer science. UW Madison, UM Twin Cities, Carleton College, and Grinnell College would be my other favorites.</p>

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<p>Do you intend to take SAT II in Science subjects since you plan on doing engineering?</p>

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<p>What are your SAT scores?</p>

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<p>I didnt take the SAT. No one from my school really does. On my tour they sad they look at subject tests as kind of a “bonus”. It helps you if you send scores and did well, but it doesnt hurt you if you dont. Is that not true?</p>

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<p>I think you will be a strong candidate for ED.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Bump</p>

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<p>I would recommend taking at least one math or science SAT II exam to show your competence in these areas. Your GPA and ACT scores are strong and certainly within range for NU. </p>

<p>Also, improve your grammar and use the apostrophe properly. </p>

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<p>Sorry, I’m on my phone and didn’t think to use proper grammar 100% of the time. I realize that’s obviously necessary for something more formal.</p>