<p>I'm a senior and am trying to figure out what schools are a reach for me, and which ones would be a wasted application and application fee...I am looking for input on my chances of getting into the University of Virginia and University of Texas, Austin. I am a Caucasian female.</p>
<p>Residency: OOS for both</p>
<p>Standardized tests: ACT Composite: 30 (I know this is low- taking again later this month and it looks like I can get it up (hopefully) to a 32, maybe a 33. Current Math/English combined score is a 33). SAT Math II- 730. APs: Calc AB (5), Statistics (4), World History (3- probably won't report this). I'm taking French, Bio, and US History this year.</p>
<p>Class rank: 4/380 (slightly above average public school). GPA: 4.427 weighted, 4.0 weighted</p>
<p>Leadership: VP of state student council organization, counselor at leadership camp, treasurer of school student council, Relay for Life student committee president/student coordinator, world language honor society French Secretary, Students Against Destructive Decisions secretary (junior), president (senior), Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar Ambassador</p>
<p>ECs: Key club, national honor society, cross country (freshman-junior), class council, welcoming committee, Leo's club, girl scouts, robotics, volunteer at camp for special needs children, FBLA</p>
<p>Awards: HOBY Presidential Service Award, Girl Scout Silver Award</p>
<p>Work Experience: Local bakery 10-15 hrs/week since last September</p>
<p>Major: torn between biology and middle eastern studies- may go undecided </p>
<p>Any input is much appreciated!</p>
I would say it’s a high match, maybe a low reach. As for UT Austin, I think that’s a match, especially if your ACT score goes up. Have you thought of taking the subject test for Biology? If you think you can score well on it, that might be helpful if you pursue biology as an anticipated major. Neither of these schools are wasted application fees for sure, you should definitely apply to both. Good luck! :)</p>