Chance Northwestern, UChicago, others..

<p>This is my list as of now... Northwestern (Possibly ED), UChicago (EA if not applying ED to NU), Duke, University of Virginia (Again, EA if not ED to NU), William and Mary, University of Washington, Wellesley, Ohio University</p>

<p>Rank: Top 10%
UW gpa: 3.9
W gpa: 4.2-4.3
SAT: just took test for first time, probably around 2100
Schedule:
Freshman: CP Physical Science, CP English 1, CP World History, CP Geometry, PE, Health, Intro to Art
Sophomore: CP Biology, CP English 2, AP US History, CP Algebra 2, French 1, Film and Literature, Psychology
Junior: CP Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Honors English 3, Pre-Cal, AP Stats, French 2, Philosophy 101 (Dual Credit)
Senior (scheduled): AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Lit, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, French 3</p>

<p>ECs:
-Founder and President of high school's UNICEF Club--TONS of work put into this
-Ambassador for local underprivileged children's organization--huge commitment, very committed--became close to to founder, she's sending an additional letter of reccomendation
-Volunteer swim coach to mentally disabled elementary students
-NHS (running for position for senior year)--tons of hours involved in this, on several committees
-PKOM (mentor to incoming freshmen)
-Will serve on teen advisory board to state's attorney general
-High School Student Commitee (works with board members and superintendent to discuss student issues)
-Volunteer to local science center, helped with education programs
-founder of tutoring program for school district
-volunteer at local library
-Club Med
-SADD--several committees</p>

<p>Awards:
-Academic Letter
-Dean's List (every year)</p>

<p>Essays: I'm taking an untraditional approach to one of the prompts. I'm confident about it and I think it will really reflect me as a person. </p>

<p>Letters of Reccomendation:
-Sophomore english teacher, who not only knows me as a very motivated student, but also from an extracurricular standpoint. She is my mentor for a program in which I am heavily involved.
-Anatomy and Physiology/ AP Bio teacher--both are advanced classes so he knows I'm a driven student. Also involved in Club Med, which he runs.
-Founder of children's organization--knows me very well. Did several fundraisers and programs for her organization for my community. Should be a phenomenal recc.</p>

<p>Notes:
-APs are primarily for seniors at my school, so my schedule is very competetive for my school
-plan on taking Subject tests--expect to get scores in mid 700s
-Ohio Resident
-Although my ECs may look ordinary, they are very important to me. They are all focused around bettering the community, which I am very passionate about. I hope this shows through in my application</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>You have a good chance at whichever one you apply early to. The other two will be low reaches and the other schools are matches/safeties. </p>

<p>You have a good chance at them, but University of Chicago is definitely a reach. </p>

<p>Is it a good idea to apply ED to Northwestern? I feel it’s definitely my top choice, however I’m always a little weary because I love the others as well. </p>

<p>I personally love the school and the campus and you’d have a great shot at getting in. Have you done campus visits?</p>

<p>Yes! I visited just a couple months ago and fell in love. I’m thinking about scheduling an interview for this summer as well.</p>

<p>Well just take some time to look through the other campuses and weigh the pros and cons. You can’t really go wrong deciding between those schools.</p>

<p>Try to bring your SAT up a little bit. Also, you would need to take at least a couple SAT2 subject tests. Note that there are different SAT2 requirements for different programs at Northwestern.</p>

<p>@billcsho‌, Since I just took the SAT for the first time this Saturday, I just put up a general estimate of my score. I know I’m signing up for at least one, possibly two more tests. Hopefully I can score better than my estimate. Also, for my major, it is only recommended that you submit two subject tests, which I’ll do anyway. Thanks!</p>