chances at NU

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>ranking 2/361
3.9 uw and 4.269 wt GPA
average ACT (27 science killed) and SAT scores (1260 R & M)
Excellent REC's I am told - haven't seen them
Ap scholar at end of junior yr.<br>
5/8 AP's district offers 3 junior yr and 2 senior yr.
all other classes CP except for band</p>

<p>EC's
marching band 4 yrs
jazz band 1 yr
symphonic band 4 yrs
squad leader 2 yrs
student council 1 yr
key club 3 yrs ( officer 2 yrs)
NHS
theater 2 yrs
volunteer hours in the 100's
all academic awards 4 ys
top 25 GPA award 4 yrs.
part time job 1 yr.</p>

<p>desired major poly sci and international studies</p>

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<p>I really dont know how to gauge chances for NU but I did Early decision there and got Rejected (they dont have deferrals)
SAT 1: 2140 (730 cr, 690 m)
GPA: 4.0 W
EXC:
Clubs
Sports
Volunteer tutoring
Kumon work
Microsoft internship for 2 years</p>

<p>Essays: wrote about Microsoft Internship, Dave Berry counselor on this site said they were good </p>

<p>Recs: sent 1 Microsoft Rec, 1 teacher rec (teacher said i was top of his class in personality/work ethic) </p>

<p>And I got the big R ; /</p>

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<p>I'm confused... are we talking Northeastern or Northwestern?</p>

<p>At Northeastern, I think your chances are very good. Northwestern's reachy, but nonetheless possible, particularly due to your rank.</p>

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<p>Northwestern ~ yes it is a reach for me. I am just frustrated at the waiting game so I was wondering about those who have in the past been accepted with great grades friom a rigorouse schedule, great EC's, great recs, and average test scores</p>

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<p>oops sorry about those typos............</p>

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<p>well hopefully based on my stats you kinda know where you stand and what to kinda expect.</p>