Chance please for HYPM and other top schools!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello CC, I am a rising senior and after knowing my updated final results, I'd like to know my chances at some of these very prestigious schools! Thanks!! </p>

<p>Here are the schools I will be applying to:
MIT EA
Harvard
Yale
Princeton (AB)
Columbia SEAS
Cornell CAS
University of Pennsylvania SAS
Carnegie Mellon
Cooper Union</p>

<p>Grades:</p>

<p>GPA: 95.68UW, 99.76W
Rank: Top 20 out of ~ 1000
SAT: 780M, 740CR, 730W (2250) One sitting
SAT II: Math II 790, Physics 770
AP: Calculus BC (4, much too easy college course), U.S. History (4), World History (4), Physics C Mechanics (3 [will retake] school only offers Physics B class), Statistics (3), Biology (3, self-studied), Environmental Science (3, self-studied)
Other: AMC 12A: 96. Qualified for AIME but will not report score.</p>

<p>Senior Year Courses: AP Chemistry, AP Macroeconomics, AP English Literature, Math 201/202 (Multivariable/Advanced Calculus), Honors Government, Math Team, Science Research. Also, self-studying for AP Physics C E&M and retaking mechanics.</p>

<p>EC Activities:
Science Research (9-12) [Including Summer]
Math Team (9-12) (not sure if it counts because it is a class as well)
Boys Varsity Volleyball (9-12, captain 12) [Plan to pursue in university]
New York Math Circle (9-10)
Robotics Team (10-11)
Ping-Pong Club (10-11)
Arista NHS (11-12)
DJ Mixing (11-12) </p>

<p>Summer Activities:
10th: Science Research @ CUNY-Queens College, Empire State Boys Volleyball Team, 50 hours volunteer at church
11th: Science Research @ CUNY-Queens College, 50 hours volunteer at church</p>

<p>Awards:
Siemens Competition Semifinalist, Intel ISEF Finalist, New York City Science and Engineering Fair First Award, Yale Science and Engineering Association Award, AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p>I am trying to get another siemens placement after this summer's research, and am also doing Intel STS.
Also will send in research paper as supplement.</p>

<p>Other:
Location: New York City, NY
School: HUGE Public (4500 students total. Sends about 5 to top schools per year)
Race: Asian (Indian)
Gender: Male
Income: 120k</p>

<p>Thank you all so much! Leave a link and I will chance you back.</p>

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<p>I know everyone says this but its true, the top schools are unpredictable. For an Indian applying to these schools you really want to look superior. Looks like extracurriculars are covered. Maybe try to improve SAT score and improve your chances. Overall, pretty good. You have a decent shot.</p>

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<p>Thanks! Bump…</p>

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<p>Not considering your Intel/Siemens awards, which are big, HYPM and Upenn would be significant reaches. First of all, you’re saying that you’re not in that top few which normally goes to the top schools - this will hurt especially for HYPM. Also, though your SAT score is not bad, it’s not optimal. Academics, on the whole, are weaker (for an Asian). In addition, you lack leadership which is almost a requirement for such top schools. Add in the Siemens/Intel, chances are better, but you still lack the class rank and leadership, two very important qualities. You could obviously try writing stellar essays, but don’t get your hopes up too high. Granted, you gotten pretty far with your research, and it might just be enough, I’m not sure if it compensates for your weaknesses.</p>

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<p>You have a very good chance at all the top schools. It seems you are not spreading yourself thin with the number of applications as well. Just make sure you pick your recommendations wisely, and write personal essays you think no one else can replicate. Good luck! </p>

<p>Can you please chance me as well? Thanks!</p>

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<p>thanks a lot. bump</p>