Chances at Vanderbilt, Rochester, Boston University, and others

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a Pakistani Male and go to a competitive public school in Arizona, top 1000 in the country, we send about 10 total to the ivy leagues each year. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.7 W 3.47 UW (had Dysphagia last year which screwed my grades. counselor will explain this in rec)
SAT 1: 640 Critical Reading, 710 Math, 740 Writing (2090 total)
SAT 2's: 600 US History, 590 Math IIC (bad academic year last year led to insufficient preparation...I know there's no excuse).<br>
Rank: top 30%. My low GPA has killed me.</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>Community Service:
• American Cancer Society (10 member, 11 Secretary, 12 Vice President, 60 hours)
• Volunteering at a local senior center helping the elderly (50 hours) </p>

<p>Webdesign/Technology:
• Head Webmaster of school website (12)
--I don't mean to brag but if one were to look at our website they'd be pretty impressed...i've gotten numerous comments on how our website looks so aesthetically pleasing and professional as opposed to other high school websites across the country.I won't disclose the URL here..PM me if you want to see it.
• Front page editor of school website (11)
• Web Languages known: XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL,
• Designed several websites for neighborhood organizations and clubs (11-12)
• Served on the school's Computer Support Staff (10-12)--for "advanced" students gifted in technology...assist around campus repairing technological facilities </p>

<p>Other:
• JV Basketball (10-11)</p>

<p>AP's (terrible):
US History - 3
European History - 3
English Language & Composition - 3
Chemistry - 3</p>

<p>Awards:
• Athletic Excellence in Basketball (2 awards)
• Science Diligence Award - "for demonstrating outstanding classroom achievement in Chemistry."
• School awards for demonstrating outstanding ethical values over the years..a total of 15 students get these each year. (2 freshman year, 1 junior year)
• AP Scholar (pointless)</p>

<p>My recommendations should be outstanding, especially the one from my counselor. The school website I've built has gained me recognition among the faculty as well as my peers. I'm worried about my GPA..and I don't have that great of a SAT, so I'm hoping the recs will at least come close to offsetting those 2.</p>

<p>What are my chances at: </p>

<p>Vanderbilt
Rochester
Boston University
Wheaton
Northeastern
Tufts</p>

<p>Also, could anyone suggest a few safeties for me?</p>

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<p>I would say</p>

<p>No to Vandy and Tufts,
Maybe to BU, Roch
Yes to Northeastern, Wheaton</p>

<p>good lcuk!</p>

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<p>Thanks, jjchase. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Accepted- BU, Wheaton, Northeastern
Rejected- Vandy, Tufts</p>

<p>Roch: I personally think you'll get in, but I don't have the confidence to call it an acceptance</p>

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<p>rocafelton, if I applied ED2 to Vandy would I have even a slight chance? </p>

<p>Also i've decided i'm no longer applying to Tufts. I've chosen Boston College instead (in addition to BU)</p>

<p>I have Loyola Univ of Chicago as a safety but would like at least 2 more just incase. It's getting pretty late, can anyone suggest some other safeties for me?</p>

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<p>Maybe Arizona State as a safety?</p>

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<p>Thanks, I'll consider AU. Can anyone else suggest a safety for me? Preferably one that isn't too low on USNewsWeek's</a> list</p>

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<p>Thanks for the PM! It feels great, that's right. As for the schools on your list...I think you'll get into all but Vandy and Tufts. As other's said your class rank isn't great, however you have a medical excuse. I would advise you to retake the SAT's try some SAT II's if there's time. Good Luck to you in the application process!</p>