Chances for a below average applicant?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>Background
Location: NJ
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
School Type: Very good public, sends many grads to top schools</p>

<p>Stats/Grades
GPA: 3.6 UW, 4.1 W (3 Bs freshman year, 1 B sophomore year, 2 Bs and one C this year)
SAT: 1490/2220 (800 M, 690 CR, 730 W)
SAT II: Will take Bio and Math Level 2
APs: Will take Bio and US Hist
5 APs, 10 Honors courses by the end of high school</p>

<p>Extracurriculars
1. Chess Club (9-12) - Secretary
2. Economics Club (10-12) - Secretary
3. FBLA (11-12)
4. Red Cross Club (10-12)
5. Junior State of America (11-12)
6. Indian Classical Music
7. Violinist for school orchestra, not sure if this counts as an EC</p>

<p>Volunteer/Work Experience
1. Hospital (10-12) ~100 hours
2. Library (9-12) ~50 hours
3. Work as a tutor at a learning center (10-12)
4. Will do a business-related internship over the summer</p>

<p>Honors/Awards
1. Will get national merit commended, maybe semifinalist (217 PSAT)
2. Will join Math Honors Society (only seniors can join)</p>

<p>So what are my chances for Emory College and Oxford College?</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t say you’re below average at all, especially if you apply ED. If you apply ED, I think you have a very good chance.</p>

<p>That C might hurt…I believe top 20 schools do not want to see any C’s. EC’s are nothing too special…perhaps you should try improving upon those.</p>

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<p>^ applicant’s can’t really do too much at this point :S
I think your SAT is above average, but I can’t say too much about your GPA. Good luck though!</p>

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<p>^Actually I am still a junior so I can get leadership positions in the clubs I participate in. But I cant do anything about my GPA. And I can work hard on my essays.</p>

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<p>Why can’t you do anything about your GPA? </p>

<p>You have this semester to get all A’s in to bring it up!</p>

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<p>Sorry, I just assumed that you were a current applicant.</p>