My only concern is my SAT score. I got a 1360 (690 math and 670 reading/writing) on the SAT, and based on their statistics that is the absolute minimum my SAT can be. I have a 4.5 weighed GPA. My AP scores are
Chem: 4
Lang and Comp: 3
Physics 1: 2
Statistics: 2
I’m taking AP calculus this year, which I fully expect a 5 on, physics c, physics 2, Spanish, and literature (all AP)
I’ve had straight A’s all 4 years of high school, most of those were A+s.
650 on the Chem sat 2, but I’m not too worried about this score considering I got a 4. I plan to take the Math 2 subject test soon.
My activities include Debate captain, Vice President and co creator of chess club, clarinet section leader in marching band, first seat clarinet and Vice President in concert band, member of jazz band which is an elite group in my school, Sunday school teacher with 100+ hours of community service within my church, member of NHS for 3 years.
Also if it matters in terms of admission, I’m female and my ethnicity is Cuban and Armenian. Will my sat score set me back in terms of admissions?? Should I take the sat again maybe in January and have the scores sent directly to them in hopes of a higher score? I plan to major in chemical engineering, or chemistry on a premed track.
From my personal experience, CMU weights test scores very heavily. They would prefer to have a mediocre student with a perfect SAT score than the other way around. I suggest to take the SAT one more time and study heavily for the math section. Other than that stats look good. Plus being mixed race will help the admissions as well.
(CMU First year student)
@michellejosephi The SAT score will weigh you down at CMU. Also, the AP scores are weak. ECs, ethnicity and GPA work in your favor. Chances are borderline. Good luck!
I though NHS was for juniors & seniors only.
Plus, I don’t think your SATs will even get you in the door.