Chances at Stanford, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Duke

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Stanford
Dartmouth
Duke
Cornell
Notre Dame
Georgetown
UVA
Boston College
Richmond</p>

<p>ACT: 32
SAT: 2080 (taking again in fall and should be around 2200)
SAT II: Biology- 780 US History - 700 Chemistry -670*
GPA: Weighted 4.22
GPA: Unwieghted 3.91
Awards: ISWEEEP (international science research competition) 1st place in world for category
Awards: Scholastic Arts and Writing contest (200,000 submissions in nation) 2nd in persuasive writing category
Awards: Presidential community service award Bronze
Extra-curricular: 4 year Varsity wrestling, 2 year Varsity Lacrosse, assorted clubs and honor societies (held leadership positions in some)
Conducted research in prestigious medical research lab over the summer</p>

<p>Tell me what you think, Thanks!</p>

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<p>Any input?</p>

<p>I am a double legacy at Georgetown but not sure how much that will help (EA or RD)</p>

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<p>You don’t describe how rigorous your classes have been, or put your grades in context for your high school.</p>

<p>Your ACT/SAT scores would be in the lowest quartile for 7 out of the 9 schools on your list - obviously a huge red flag. Your SAT II scores will not stand out either at these schools - the 780 in Bio is great but you shouldn’t send only one score.</p>

<p>Your awards sound promising and might be able to sway adcoms in your favor. Be sure you fully describe both the science and writing awards - you don’t want them to sound like lucky one-time events. Hopefully you will be able to consisely include your efforts to earn each of them.</p>

<p>Stanford and Duke are extreme long shots for everyone - even applicants with higher test scores and grades than you.</p>

<p>You should be a solid candidate at both BC and Richmond, although they can be unpredictable.</p>

<p>The other five, including double legacy at Georgetown, will likely depend in large part on how adcoms perceive your awards.</p>

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<p>I got into Georgetown with a 32, no legacy, and lower Subject Test scores.</p>

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<p>holy cross might be a great match school. hc also has fantastic science and pre-med programs.</p>

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<p>You’re competitive. The EC’s just might put your over the hump. GL</p>

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<p>Any other schools that you guys think i should look at?</p>

<p>Looking for places that have Great academics and also where I will have a blast and enjoy myself …</p>

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<p>Any suggestions?</p>