chances at Stanford, Yale, Columbia, and NYU?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>White female, middle class.</p>

<p>SAT I: V:780 M: 750 W: 800
SAT II: Biology M 770 Math IIC 790 World History 770 Chemistry 760 Literature 800</p>

<p>UW GPA: 3.9; Weighted GPA: 4.3, toughest courseload except for one class, self-studied one AP, got a 5 on exam.
Class Rank: top ~2-3%, but school does not officially rank</p>

<p>SCIENCE/ACADEMIC
Science Olympiads - president - multiple state/regional medals in chemistry lab and in designer genes (genetics). One in food science.
Research at _<strong><em>(chemistry)
Research at _</em></strong>(biochemistry) (basically, research since 10th grade)
lab courses for two years
NIH internship (biochemistry). It's supposedly a competitive admissions internship... did research, will submit to Intel and Siemens.
Quiz Bowl - varsity member - Team went to nationals.
1st place - School Science Fair, twice (I don't know if this is worth putting on)
4th and 1st place - Regional science fair
2nd place - another regional science fair
Bausch and Lomb Science award
Research Award (schoolwide)
Academic award for Chemistry
National Honors society- secretary, Spanish National Honors Society, National Merit Scholar, National AP scholar</p>

<p>ART/WRITING
photographyclub - President, Yearbook and newspaper photographer
School Literary magazine (Nationally recognized) -Co-Editor In Chief
Finalist (three times) - national High School photograhy contest
County-wide photography contest winner
Individual photography exhibit locally
Had photograph published in an art magazine
Art Show (four times, numerous works) - County
NCTE writing award and an Achievement in Literature award</p>

<p>MUSIC
Music Honors Society
School pianist. Piano teacher, 3 hrs/wk. Piano - A+/highest level/state music exam
All-County orchestra, Another all-county orchestra, section leader of school orchestra
Cello - A+/highest level/state music exam; Cello - all state orchestra</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER WORK, SPORTS
Girl's Varsity Tennis team, got athelete of the month award, about 14 hours/week
Homeless Shelter - Volunteer - 200+ hrs
Numerous cancer cure walks, Captain for my town.
Tutor - made extensive review materials for this.</p>

<p>... so yea, as you can see my main activities are science/research and art. Music is sort of a side thing for me but since I have recognition I might as well put it on there. Volunteer work and sports... I know it makes me seem all over the place, but volunteer work I did put a lot of effort into (that was why i was made captain for my town), and as for tennis, i just do that to keep fit and I like the people on my team.. they're a nice bunch. will most likely submit a photography portfolio, probably SCEA to stanford. I have about five other safety schools, dont worry about those</p>

<p>thanks for any feedback =D</p>

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<p>NYU: safe match - safety</p>

<p>You have a pretty good shot at the others -- no visible weaknesses. Try to demonstrate a passion/focus in the applications.</p>

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<p>yes, i wrote most of my essays already, many of them focus on science, and one focuses on art. anybody else...?</p>

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<p>..anybody else...?</p>

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<p><em>bump</em> ... aw, 200+ views and only one reply? :(</p>

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<p>looks alright.</p>

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<p>As a fellow cellist, I can't overstate the importance of sending in supplementary materials (i.e., recordings of your playing). Your scores et al are impeccable, but remarkable playing would help very much.</p>

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<p>Awesome! Have fun with those acceptances!</p>

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<p>... bump. anyone else?</p>

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<p>I am really sorry to bump this so many times, but I haven't gotten many responses and I want to know... :(</p>

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<p>1st place - School Science Fair, twice (I don't know if this is worth putting on)
4th and 1st place - Regional science fair
2nd place - another regional science fair
Research Award (schoolwide)</p>

<p>^ i dont think you should submit these. theyre not really significant (especially the ones tht are only schoolwide)</p>

<p>the regional, maybe if its pretty big in your state</p>

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<p>well, the regional science fairs are big since I'm from NY and it's a competitive region. I don't think that the school science fairs are really a big deal (i might not put it on), but the research award is awarded to only one out of 1,000 people so it's still pretty impressive, I guess?</p>

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<p>how did u win an ncte acheivement award? notifications are not mailed until october.</p>

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<p>I won that in 8th grade (promising young writers... it's also... by NCTE.).. if I do get the NCTE award though (for the 11th grade) I'll put that on. I'm not sure... my school usually gets one to two a year, but I think I have a shot.. at least I was one of the nominated people.</p>

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<p>I don't think you're allowed to put ECs/awards from before high school, though I suppose it depends on the college.</p>

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<p>My only question from reading through is whether your passion is science or your passion is art/music. It seems like you are really undecided. I'm guessing clarifying this would improve your chances tremendously.</p>

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<p>Wow...it's kinda scary how similar you are to me...and we're applying to the same schools. haha</p>

<p>You seem like you have a good shot at those schools though!</p>

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<p>the only reason why I considered putting the 8th grade NCTE award was because my english teacher told me it was a big deal. I honestly have no idea what the award does, but she told me that it was national or whatever. I guess I'll just wait for the NCTE award this october.. haha.. or hope for one :D</p>

<p>my essays so far make it clear that I love science. (three are on science, one is on art, and the supplements just focus on personality. I also am going to send in a portfolio.)</p>

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<p>last bump...?</p>