Chance of Acceptance?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys. So I'm in the middle of my junior year, and am obviously starting to look at colleges. My list obviously ranges from safeties to matches to reaches, and if you guys could look at my credentials and give me an honest opinion regarding my chances at these schools, I'd really appreciate it!</p>

<p>GPA: 3.8 unweighted; 5.3 weighted
Class Rank: Top 10% (out of 271 students)
SAT I: 2140 (Math - 750, Critical Reading - 670, Writing - 720). I'm retaking the test in May and am hoping to get 2200-2250+ the next time around.
SAT IIs: So far, I've only taken Math I, and got a 720. I plan on replacing that score with one from the Math II, and will also take the Physics and French tests (each projected to be 700+).</p>

<p>As for APs, my school does not offer a lot, by my class load is still without a doubt rigorous.
I am currently taking AP French, AP Physics B, Honors Biology, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors English, and Honors Modern American History. Next year, I plan on taking AP Calculus, AP Biology/AP Physics C, in addition to a lot of other honors courses (seriously, my high school does not offer any AP history or English classes; only sciences, languages, and math).</p>

<p>I plan on taking the AP French, AP Physics B, and AP History tests this year, and will likely get 4s or 5s on all three.</p>

<p>As for ECs, I have done a lot more musically than I have athletically, but that does not really bother me.</p>

<p>I was the drum major of the school marching band junior year, and will be continuing for senior year.
I've played the violin privately and for school orchestra for over 11 years.
I've been part of a local youth orchestra for 2 years now.
I've played the piano for 12 years.
I've played the saxophone in concert band, jazz band, marching band, and privately for 3 years.</p>

<p>As far as sports activities, I play recreational soccer and basketball (detest school teams). I also like to play golf for fun with my father.</p>

<p>As far as any academic awards:
In the National Honor Society.
Best middle income country in 2010 at the International Economic Summit at Harvard University.
Planning on making it to nationals during National History Day 2012.
Planning on participating in Fed Challenge 2012.
Also, I'm auditioning for my state's Senior District Festival for either violin or saxophone.</p>

<p>Additional Information/Hooks:
Legacy - my father graduated from Amherst College summa cum laude in his major.
Underrepresented minority - I am an African American student.
Application - I plan on applying early decision to either Amherst or UPenn.</p>

<p>I plan on double majoring in economics and government in college.</p>

<p>My current list of schools I'm looking at:
Amherst College
Bowdoin
UPenn (CAS)
Columbia
UChicago
Northwestern
University of Michigan
Lehigh
NYU
McGill
Fordham University
American University
UMass Amherst</p>

<p>Thanks in advance! :)</p>

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<p>I’m gonna go ahead and bump this so it doesn’t get buried.</p>

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<p>what’s your intended major? What faculty are you intending to apply too for Mcgill?</p>

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<p>I’m planning on majoring in Economics and Political Science, so probably the faculty of arts at McGill.</p>

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<p>I’m gonna go ahead and bump this.</p>

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<p>I’d apply ED to Amherst. They’d have a hard time rejecting n AA legacy with your stats.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply waverly! Anyone else?</p>

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<p>University of Michigan
Lehigh
NYU
McGill
Fordham University
American University
UMass Amherst</p>

<p>In at these, no question^.</p>

<p>Bowdoin and Amherst (ED) are low-ish reaches, while the rest are reaches for all.</p>

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to reply heyimpeter! </p>

<p>As you said, all those top schools are reaches for everyone. Regardless, it’s nice to get feedback from those on CC to take into account when crafting college applications in the future. Thanks again.</p>

<p>Can anyone else offer their opinion, please? I really appreciate all the help I’ve received thus far!</p>

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<p>I also want to add that I received an 800 on math I, 800 on math II, and 720 on physics, for subject tests. Clearly the math I has become irrelevant due to the 800 math II, so I’ll be submitting that and the physics. Do you guys think it’s necessary to take an additional subject test in October or November for these schools? Thanks</p>

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<p>Would anybody be able to help me out with this? Again, I’d really appreciate it.</p>

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<p>I definitely agree with Waverly that you should apply EA/ED to Amherst. With your amazing stats, I think you can get into Bowdoin, Fordham, American and UMass without question!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply! As usual, I’m always keeping Amherst in the back of my mind. :)</p>

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<p>To re-sum my stats, as things have changed as time has progressed:</p>

<p>SAT I: 2140 (750 M, 720 W, 670 CR)
2100 (790 M, 650 W, 660 CR)

  • Superscored: 2180</p>

<p>SAT II: 800 Math I
800 Math II
720 Physics</p>

<p>APs: 4 - Physics B
4 - English Lang and Lit
3 - French Lang and Cult (tough<br>
test, haha)</p>

<p>Any advice anyone can give me? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Even though your stats aren’t amazingly stellar, the fact that you are a URM will get you into all of the schools you’ve listed. You have a good shot at HYPSM. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply! I chanced you, and think everything looks good on your end. Good luck!! :)</p>