Hello. I’m applying to a handful of competitive schools for Computer Science. I’m not particularly worried about the public schools, but my low subject test scores have me concerned about my chances at the private schools I’m applying to.
The private schools I’m applying to are: Cornell, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, and Rice.
ACT: 32
Old SAT: 2070
New SAT: 1520
Subject Tests: 700 (Math II), 720 (Physics)
GPA: 102.95 on my school’s scale, 4.12 weighted on a 4.0 scale.
National Commended Scholar
AP Scholar with Distinction
ECs:
Treasurer of Math Club
Founded CS club
Math Tutor
Spelling Team
CS Team
Honors Academic Decathlon
Interned in a lab at a local university.
3 years of marching/concert band.
DECA
Other:
I don’t think that my essays are particularly impressive, but they’re serviceable. I lack any sort of extraordinary background to write about, so I focused mainly on my interest in Computer Science. Personally, I believe that I demonstrated my passion for the field, though I have no idea how much each college cares about that.
That’s about all that comes to mind right now. I’m honestly not sure where my chances are thanks to those low subject test scores, so any estimates would be appreciated. Thank you!