Chances at CMU SCS

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I'm a rising senior at TJHSST in northern VA (tjhsst.edu); wanted to ask how likely it is for me to get into CMU SCS, and whether it is better for me to go ED or regular?</p>

<p>Cumulative GPA: 4.27 (W)
SAT: 2160 (R: 660, M: 790, W: 710), I am planning on retaking in October to go for a higher score (above 2250 or such)
SAT II's: Math II: 800, Chem: 800, Physics: 790, Bio (M): 740</p>

<p><strong>APs</strong>:
Computer Science: 5
Calculus (AB/BC): 5/5
Physics C(M/EM): 5/5
Physics B: 5
USH: 5
Biology: 5
Chemistry 5:</p>

<p>Relevant Coursework:
9th Grade:
AP Calculus BC, Artificial Intelligence (post AP), French II, Freshman Tech (mechanical, electrical engineering on a basic level)
10th Grade:
AP Biology, French III, Multivariable Calculus/Linear Algebra, AP Chemistry
11th Grade:
APUSH, DNA Science I/II, Complex Analysis/Differential Equations, Parallel Computing (post AP), Organic Chemistry (spectroscopy lab work, IUPAC Work), AP Physics C</p>

<p>I'm planning to go into Biotechnology Research Lab next year (dealing with what I've been working on this summer), as well as taking Computational Physics, Advanced Mathematical Techniques, Advanced Probability Theory, Robotics I and II, and Introductory Optics</p>

<p><strong>Extracurriculars</strong>:
Men's Basketball Program: I was a primary starter for my freshman team and I plan on returning to the varsity team this season.</p>

<p>Freshman, Intermediate, and Computer Teams: I have frequently been sent as the representatives for these teams as the competitors at various competitions like the ones at VCU, UMD, and UVA.</p>

<p>Varsity Math Team:
C-team captain my freshman and sophomore years, B-team captain this past junior year.
Captain at ARML Regionals at Penn St., went to Duke competition last year and am probably going to either Princeton/Duke/HMMT math competitions this year.</p>

<p>Physics Team participant, have taken the F = ma and almost made the cutoff (don't know how relevant this is, but might as well mention)</p>

<p><strong>Summer Programs</strong>:
2013 Summer: GMU ASSIP: worked under Dr. Iosif Vaisman in a project involving a stock-market algorithm applied to amino sequences; in short, applied linear algebra computationally to data retrieved from flu databases, with minor amounts of biological analysis involved.
2014 Summer (present): NIH/NLM/NCBI: Interning under Dr. Ivan Ovcharenko in a project involving identifying Enhancer-Silencer Jungles; work under the supervision of his associate post-docs.</p>

<p><strong>Misc</strong>:
Gender: Male
Race: Indian
Combined Income: >$200K</p>

<p>At this point, I've looked into the curriculum and I feel really strongly about the stuff being taught in the core courses; so I felt like ED was definitely a good option for me based on the feasibility of my admissions. Other schools I'm looking at are Brown, Cornell, JHU, Duke, Rice, RPI, UC Berkeley, and Duke.</p>

<p>Any response is much appreciated! Thank you so much! :)</p>

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<p>You have a great chance! If you are sure that you want to attend CMU definitely apply early as they might think that you consider them to be your top choice.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

<p>Chance back?
<a href=“Chance an International! will do the same back - Chance Me / Match Me! - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1665159-chance-an-international-will-do-the-same-back-p1.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you so much for the response!</p>

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<p>just to clarify, I was hoping to be able to take the route through comp bio (Lane Center) if I were to go to CMU</p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>High reach. As it is for everyone. If CMU is truly your first choice (and money is no object) go ED. Just be aware that your SAT CR score is far below the 25th percentile. The rest of your list is also filled with reaches (besides RPI).</p>

<p>Also, what is your UW GPA? That is what colleges look at.</p>

<p><a href=“http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/undergraduate-admission-statistics”>http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/undergraduate-admission-statistics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>It’s around 3.72 I think, though I’m not sure (based off my own calculations); do you think the coursework I have/ the work I’ve done outside of school might boost my chances (if I were to apply regular)? In any case, thanks for your response!</p>

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<p>Is your school known for rigor/grade deflation? (I’m not familiar with magnets in general). That GPA is quite low for CMU/other “elite” colleges under normal circumstances. Keep in mind that your GPA is compared with others applying from your school. Although your ECs sound intriguing, top STEM programs attract national-level competitors at the Science Olympiads—some get rejected, too.</p>

<p>Also, one thread is enough for all your prospective applications :)</p>

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<p>Haha sorry I was getting anxious for responses… :P</p>

<p>It is known for being pretty rigorous; most of the grades are near the low 4.0+, as in I’d say I’m near the top 10%, but yeah, I do understand that it is low for CMU/other standards.</p>

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<p>chance me for Cornell?</p>