Chances at top undergrad business school ( Wharton, UMich Ross, Ivies, etc)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I want to major in finance and am considering top schools. I am going to be a Junior next year.

GPA - unweighted 3.822
- weighted - 4.815

As a sophomore I received straight As, while taking all honors classes and AP US History and AP Comp Sci.

Freshmen year was rough, with a couple of Bs. Again all honors classes and AP Human Geography (AP Score = 4)

Extra Curricular so far:

Volleyball - grades 9,10 (plan on playing all four years)
Basketball - grade 9 (play in a recreational league currently)
DECA - grade 9,10 (qualified for state grade 10)
BPA - grade 10 (qualified for state grade 10)
Investment Team - grade 10 (Competition through major Chicagoland hedge funds, 1st place financial literacy)

Special Olympics Coach - grade 10 (coached volleyball (gold medal team) for the Fall Olympic Games)
- winter season coached basketball
Math Team - grade 9,10 (state team member both years)
Student Council - grade 9,10 (elected as Director of Public Relations for entire school next year)
Elected to Junior Board for next year (different than student council)

Plans for next year:
Maintain high GPA, taking: AP PHYSICS C, AP CALC BC, AP LANG + COMP, AP PSYCH, AP WORLD

score 33+ on ACT

Personal: Indian Male (1st generation here in the United States)

Public School with 3700+ kids (school doesn’t rank)
Located in Illinois

Any tips would be helpful to survive the last two years of high school. And especially comments to help me work towards getting into top undergrad business schools like Wharton, Ivies, northwestern, Michigan Ross, etc

Any advice to help me increase my chances at these schools! Thanks

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I’m guessing that your “33+ ACT” has not been accomplished yet, just a goal/estimate?

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Yes sir

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Ah, well unfortunately chances can’t really be given without an actual score. But you definitely seem strong academically and have rigorous courses, so I believe you can reach your goal! A 33+ is what you want for these schools for sure. I would recommend looking into some subject tests, perhaps US or World History, Physics, and Math 2 is a must. Also, your EC’s are good. My advice is not too focus on a bunch of unrelated ECs, but rather choose a couple that have connections and do well in them. Remember, don’t do something for your resume. Do it for yourself. These selective colleges will know if you are resume padding. Last thing, when you eventually write your essays, write with true passion and write well. This will maximize your chances at all schools. Stay focused, you are on a good path. Good luck!