Chances at Duke, Dartmouth, WPI, RPI?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Yeah, I'm only applying to 4 schools :|</p>

<p>2060 SAT I (700 math, 620 Cr, 740 Writing)
29 ACT (33 math, 26 reading, 30 english, 28 science)
uw GPA=3.98/4.00
w GPA=6.09/8.00</p>

<p>790 math iic
680 sat2 chem :(
660 sat2 bio :( might retake</p>

<p>ranked 1/190 competitive public school white male MA</p>

<p>ECs:
boy scout (star)
school band, jazz band, marching band (1st chair alto)
music program @ Umass lowell
Interact Club
Hospital Volunteer (125 hours)
ACADEC (team medal winner...few bronze/silver medals)
X-country 3 varsity letters, runner in MA eastern state race
Local Journalist for x-country team</p>

<p>RECs:
so/so Guidance Recommendation letter
AMAZING Teacher Letter (went to Duke)
another so-so teacher letter</p>

<p>Essays:
Excellent...I scored a 12 both times I took the new SAT and a 12 on the ACT essay, so maybe that will help a little.</p>

<p>parents went to state schools so alumni won't help...
BE HONEST!</p>

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<p>Let's take a look at the big picture: your grades are obviously pretty solid, and you're ranked first in your class, so that's a plus. Your test scores are decent but not spectacular when it comes to Duke and Dartmouth. Also, your EC's are solid but also unspectacular. Overall, based on what I see here, you'll need some good essays and recommendations to help you out. Having said this:</p>

<p>Reaches: Dartmouth and Duke
Mid-Ranges: RPI and WPI</p>

<p>Good luck :)</p>

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<p>I'm pretty sure you have WPI in the bag (Worchester Poly?). My fiance got in 6 years ago with lower stats and I think was even offered some $$. Not sure how standards have changed since then though...</p>

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<p>I forgot to mention that I won the rpi medal for my school</p>

<p>thanks for your help...BUMP</p>

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<p>Oh you're in at RPI if you got the medal. Congrats! =D</p>

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<p>bumpdizzle (10 letters)</p>