<p>The two colleges that I seem to have identified as my best matches are Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and University of Rochester to major in engineering, but I would like to check my chances and make sure this is a reasonable view. Two reaches that you could maybe chance me on too are CMU and Cornell. I haven't taken the SAT Subject tests yet, so if it is getting kind of late and they are required for any of these schools, let e know. I know you need them for Cornell at least. Also, my safeties are SUNY Buffalo and RIT. Anyway, here's some info about me:</p>
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<p>Education:</p>
<p>SAT:
Math - 690
Verbal - 650
Writing - 670</p>
<p>These were on my first try. I will likely retake them in November or December, but my applications need to be sent in just a few months. I haven't taken the ACT. Is that advisable?</p>
<p>Weighted GPA: 102.28
Unweighted GPA: 98.87
Class Rank: 1 of 92</p>
<p>Significant College Courses: JCC English 1510, 1530, 1540; JCC History 1540; JCC Math 1710 - 19 Credits (JCC = Jamestown Community College)</p>
<p>No APs; my school doesn't offer any. </p>
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<p>Honors/Awards:</p>
<p>-Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: 2009
-Boy’s State Nominee: 2009
-Jamestown Community College Dean’s List: 2009
-Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship Nominee: 2009
-100 Club (100 on NYS Regents Exam): English, U.S History and Government: 2009
-Highest Average: Math A, Math IIAB, Global 9 H, English 9 H, Earth Science, Math B, Global 10 H, English 10 H, JCC U.S. History, Public Speaking, Pre-Calculus, JCC 1510, Health
-French Excellence Award: 2006 - 2008
-Alfred Regional Science Fair - 1st Place: 2007, 2008; 2nd Place: 2006, 2009
-Allegany-Limestone Science Fair – 1st Place: 2007, 2009; 3rd Place: 2006, 2008
-Olean Library Writing Contest - 1st Place: 2008; Honorable Mention: 2007
-Design News: Gadget Freak Contest Winner: 2009</p>
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<p>Activities/Sports:</p>
<p>-Soccer - Junior Varsity: 2006, 2007; Varsity: 2008, 2009
Enchanted Mountain Travel League: 2006-2009; YMCA Indoor League: 2007 - 2009
-Odyssey of the Mind: 2006-2008
-Science Fair (Alfred Regional and ALCS): 2006 - 2010
-Cattaraugus County Envirothon: 2007 - 2009
-Interact Club: 2007 – 2010
-National Honor Society: 2008 - 2010 NHS President: 2009-2010
-Varsity Track: 2009 - 2010
-All County Band (Trumpet): 2007-2009</p>
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<p>Community Service:</p>
<p>-Concession Stand Volunteer - Prepared food and managed a cash register at Allegany-Limestone Sports Events: 2006-2010
-Darfur Benefit Concert Staff - Organized and supervised a fundraiser concert at Allegany-Limestone High School: 2008
-Riverside Boat Race Referee - Recorded times for boat race participants at Allegany River Park: 2008
-Conservation Camp Counselor - Overlooked the transportation and behavior of fifth grade students during camp activities at Camp Rushford: 2009
-Warming House Meal Server - Prepared dinners at the Olean Warming House: 2009 - 2010
-Sleepout in the Swamp Participant - Slept on football field in boxes and raised money through sponsors: 2009</p>
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<p>Misc. Information:</p>
<p>-Caucasian
-Male
-Location: Allegany, NY
-First one in my family attending college (except Cornell; both parents attended. I don't think they donated much money though)
-Not sure what my dad's income is, but I'd assume 70k-120k. Mother is currently unemployed.
-Number of Apps from Your School: Most likely I'm the only one, except for at UB. </p>
<p>Recommendations and essays should be satisfactory, if nothing extremely special. </p>
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<p>Hopefully that is enough information to form a decent estimate. Comments and feedback are much appreciated.</p>