CHANCE??? Pinky-promise to chance back!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Applied to Cornell ED, but just in case I don't get in...I gotta prepare.</p>

<p>Merci, gracias, and thanks.</p>

<p>Gender: Male
Race: Asian (Chinese)
Location: Eastern Washington
High School: Public Secondary
High School Type: rarely sends grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA - Unweighted: 3.77
Class Rank: 46/440
Class Rigor: Taking 9 out of 10 AP classes at my school; no P.E./slack-off classes</p>

<p>SAT's:</p>

<h1>1: Composite: 2100</h1>

<ul>
<li>Math: 770</li>
<li>Critical Reading: 660</li>
<li>Writing: 670 (Essay: 8)

2: Composite: 2110</li>

<li>Math: 730</li>
<li>Critical Reading: 690</li>
<li>Writing: 690 (Essay: 9)</li>
</ul>

<p>ACT: 32
- English: 36
- Math: 29
- Reading: 32
- Science: 31
- Writing: 8 (W/E: 32)</p>

<p>SAT II's:
- U.S. History: 700
- Math Level 1 (IC): 800
- Math Level 2 (IIC): 750
- Biology-E: 680</p>

<p>AP's:
- U.S. History: 5
- Calculus AB: 4
- Biology: 4
- English Language: 4
- Physics: 2</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
- Music: Violin since third grade, part of city youth symphony, concertmaster of school chamber orchestra (9-12)
- City Youth Commission (10-12)
- Knowledge Bowl: Captain of Varsity team; 2nd Place at Regionals; 6th Place at State (10-12)
- Key Club: Class Board Member (12)
- City newspaper: 2nd place at local news-writing competition (12)
- School Mock Political Convention (11)
- National Honor Society (9-12)
- National Society of High School Scholars (10-12)
- DECA: 3rd Place in Regionals (10)
- ASM Materials Science Camp (11)
- Junior Statesmen of America (12)</p>

<p>Athletics:
- Track and Field: Junior Varsity/Varsity bubble (9-12)
- Cross Country: Junior Varsity (10, 12)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work:
- City Youth Commission (10-12)
- Volunteer at Local Hospital (11-12)
- Local Library Volunteer (9-10)
- Key Club (12)
- Habitat for Humanity (11-12)
- Chinese Association (9-12)</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
- AP Scholar w/ Honor (12)
- National Merit Commended Scholar (12)
- Academic Letter (x2) (10, 11)</p>

<p>Colleges of Interest:
- Cornell University (I did Early Decision to the College of Arts and Sciences)
- Yale University/Harvard College/Columbia University, etc...
- Pomona College
- University of Chicago
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Georgetown University
- Brown University
- Carleton College
- Reed College (NOTE: I know about the personality factor at Reed...and I believe I match it)
- University of Southern California
- University of Washington (Honors)
- Washington State University (Honors)</p>

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<p>bump...????</p>

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<p>i think you'll get it. </p>

<p>chance back?
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/603590-i-just-found-out-i-f-d-up-last-thread-damn.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/603590-i-just-found-out-i-f-d-up-last-thread-damn.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Your test scores are pretty decent and volunteer activities are pretty good, as well.
Stats dont really stand out that much, so your personal statements should play an important role in your chances for the more competitive colleges, as well.
So,</p>

<ul>
<li>Cornell University-slight reach/match</li>
<li>Yale University/Harvard College/Columbia University, etc-reach for all</li>
<li>Pomona College-match/slight reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago-match</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon University-match</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins University-slight reach/match</li>
<li>Georgetown University-slight reach</li>
<li>Brown University-reach</li>
<li>Carleton College-match</li>
<li>Reed College-match</li>
<li>University of Southern California-slight reach</li>
<li>UW/WSU-not sure about this</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>Cornell University-slight reach/match</li>
<li>Yale University/Harvard College/Columbia University, etc-reaches</li>
<li>Pomona College-reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago-slight reach</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon University-high match</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins University-slight reach</li>
<li>Georgetown University-slight reach</li>
<li>Brown University-reach</li>
<li>Carleton College-slight reach</li>
<li>Reed College-high match</li>
<li>University of Southern California-match</li>
<li>UW/WSU-safety</li>
</ul>

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<p>You have a pretty good chance at most, except the high Ivies.</p>

<ul>
<li>Cornell University- high match</li>
<li>Yale University/Harvard College/Columbia University, etc- high reaches</li>
<li>Pomona College- low reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago- reach</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon University- match</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins University- low reach</li>
<li>Georgetown University- low reach</li>
<li>Brown University-reach</li>
<li>Carleton College-?</li>
<li>Reed College-?</li>
<li>University of Southern California-match</li>
<li>UW/WSU-safety</li>
</ul>

<p>Please chance me back at <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/603491-chance-sexy-beast-cornell-bc-jhu-etc.html#post1061345830%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/603491-chance-sexy-beast-cornell-bc-jhu-etc.html#post1061345830&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Thanks, strakitar5, mflevity, and chronicfuture12!! Uh...GSW Fan, I don't understand. Do you mean I'll get into Cornell ED, or what?</p>

<p>Any other chances will be greatly appreciated!!</p>

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<p>i think gsw is just posting "yeah youll get it" etc. and then posting his link in every thread he can find.</p>

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<p>Hmm...probably. Oh well.</p>

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<p>Cornell University- High Reach, but you're from washington, so mid-reach
- Yale University/Harvard College/Columbia University, etc...- definitely high reach
- Pomona College- idk
- University of Chicago- high match/low reach
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Johns Hopkins University- Mid-high match
- Georgetown University- match
- Brown University-mid-reach
- Carleton College
- Reed College
- University of Southern California- high match, since probably many people from washington'll apply there
- University of Washington (Honors)- safety, idk about honors though...
- Washington State University (Honors)- safety</p>

<p>Chance me: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/604938-ummm-let-s-see.html#post1061346687%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/604938-ummm-let-s-see.html#post1061346687&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>In each section of your board scores there seems to be a weak link and your class rank isn't as great as it could be. So, in relative terms, you're not AMAZING as far as stats although you got some great ECs. But I'd say you'll need to rely on your recs and essays because there are a lot of other ppl with almost perfect board scores and similar ECs... its getting me anxious too.</p>

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<ul>
<li>Cornell University -high match/low reach</li>
<li>Yale University/Harvard College/Columbia University-high reach</li>
<li>Pomona College-high match/low reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago- reach</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon University- high match</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins University- low reach</li>
<li>Georgetown University- low reach</li>
<li>Brown University- reach</li>
<li>Carleton College- match</li>
<li>Reed College -match</li>
<li>University of Southern California- match</li>
<li>University of Washington (Honors)- safety</li>
<li>Washington State University (Honors)- safety</li>
</ul>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks mizunopro and Dante09! There seems to be discrepancy on the University of Chicago and Pomona. Could anyone clarify for this? My stats seem to match up, but do other things (extracurriculars, etc)?</p>

<p>Also, just to clarify, a match is a 50/50 shot right? And a reach 25/75?</p>

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<p>Dude you are so lucky that you have the option of not taking PE; I've had to for four years as a "state requirement" and it is not money well spent, lol. I would say that you have a good chance of getting into Cornell; b/c you applied ED it shows that you have commitment and your ec's rock. I applied ED to TCNJ: PLEASE CHANCE BACK!
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<ul>
<li>Cornell University- high match</li>
<li>Yale University - high reach</li>
<li>Harvard College - high reach</li>
<li>Columbia University -high reaches</li>
<li>Pomona College- low reach</li>
<li>University of Chicago- reach</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon University- match</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins University- low reach</li>
<li>Georgetown University- low reach</li>
<li>Brown University-reach</li>
<li>University of Southern California-match</li>
<li>UW/WSU-safety
Sorry I don't know about the other colleges :\
Chance Me!</li>
</ul>

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<p>^ here's y u chicago and pomona are hard to chance:</p>

<p>chicago: the essays play a HUGE role in ur admission.
pomona: extremely competitive LAC; much harder to chance based on stats alone</p>

<p>watch out for reed college discrepancies too, the interview is a big part of their decisions</p>

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<p>Thanks for the chances, raj91 and jerseygirl1991, and the clarification, anotherasian1234!</p>

<p>@jerseygirl1991: Well, technically I do have to do PE, but since I run track and cross-country, I can get waivers for them.</p>

<p>@anotherasian1234: I heard about the Reed one. And I hate interviews...I get so nervous!! Argh...hopefully it doesn't have to come down to that...</p>

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<p>anyone else? Thanks.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance for ED cornell , I think the thing that could hurt you is your EC's if anything. They're a little light/ordinary but they're still pretty good! I say you have a good chance!</p>

<p>I'm not familiar with some so these are the ones I know more about:</p>

<ul>
<li>Cornell University- high match</li>
<li>Yale University/Harvard College/Columbia University, etc-reaches</li>
<li>Pomona College-match </li>
<li>University of Chicago-match</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon University-match</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins University- high match</li>
<li>Georgetown University-high match</li>
<li>Brown University-reach</li>
</ul>

<p>Chance back plz!
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/605371-chance-me-these-schools-please.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/605371-chance-me-these-schools-please.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>I think you've got a decent shot at almost all of them.... except maybe the high ivies, like Harvard, etc... Probably in for sure at UW and WSU, though. Good luck! </p>

<p>You better chance me back!!!! ;)</p>

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