Chances for a Bright, Outgoing Student

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>Hello Everyone. First Post. I would really appreciate it if I got an objective evaluation of my chances at the given schools.
A. Johns Hopkins ED - Really love this school and the atmosphere (not to mention the excellent science programs)
B. RD- Cornell, Boston University, NYU, TCNJ, Rutgers, Rochester</p>

<p>I also have quite a number of questions that you can feel free to answer.
1. How will my ethnicity affect my chances?
2. What other schools should I be applying to? I need more matches and reaches. (Interested in Pre-med)
3. How can I improve on my chances?
4. Any advice also welcome</p>

<p>Background Info:
Male
-Born in Doha, Qatar 7/18/89
-Immigrated to America, August 1993
-Dual Citizenship; American and Egyptian
Live in NJ</p>

<p>Father: MD Mother: MD, intern</p>

<p>Academic Profile
GPA: 3.97* (W)
Rank: 35/350*</p>

<p>SAT I
1980 Total*
- 700 Math
- 680 Critical Reading
- 600 Writing</p>

<p>SAT II*
- Math IIc-790
- US History-700
- Biology M-690</p>

<p>Advanced Placement Exams:
- AP Statistics-5
- AP Calculus AB-5
- AP Biology- 4
- AP US History-4
- Senior Year AP courses taking- Chemistry, English, Calculus BC, Human Geography, Environmental Science</p>

<p>Intended Field of Study: Science- Neuroscience, Biology; Politics-International Studies, Political Science</p>

<p>*Scores subject to change- Will be taking October test, been studying a lot. Hopefully will bring it close to or above 2100. How will my chances change after higher score?
*Taken Most Rigorous Courseload, Senior Year includesw 5 APs mentioned above, and Spanish V Honors. Only non weighted classes are Anatomy and PHysiology and gym. My GPA should go up significantly, especially since now I can safely say I am finally motivated (too little to late-haha). MY rank can also be recalculated in which it can go anywhere from 24-30/350</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
- Senior Class President (12)
- Junior Statesmen of America (9-12)-Secretary (12)
- Future Business Leaders of America (9-12) - Secretary (12)
- National Honors Society (11-12) - running for secretary soon
- Math League (9-12)
- Science League (9-12)
- Spanish Club (9-12) - Will HOPEFULLY get president for this club. Teacher sees devotion in it.
- French Club (9-12)
- Chemistry Club (9-10)
- Chess Club (10-11)</p>

<p>Sports Involvement
- Tennis Team Junior Varsity (11-12)
- Wrestling Junior Varsity (9)</p>

<p>Volunteer Experience
- Currently Volunteering at Wayne Generals- will attain more than 50 hours
- Volunteered at Chilton Medical Center-40+ Hours
- Volunteered at Nursing Home- 10+ Hours
- Tutored Freshman Biology- 20+ Hours
- Tutoring Freshman Geometry-20+ Hours
- Participated in Student-Teacher Volleyball Game to raise money for cystic fibrosis research
- Participated in renovation of local mosque (painting, re-flooring, etc ), while visiting relatives in Egypt- 8+ hours</p>

<p>Work Experience
- Worked at Harmon’s Cosmetics- Summer to Fall 2005; 5months; average 20 hours per week
- Worked at Costcutters- Summer 2006; 2 months, Average 14 Hours Per Week</p>

<p>Achievements, Awards, and Distinctions
- Attending Pre-Medical Honors Program, MiniMed, at UMDNJ-Recommended by biology teacher
- Science League- Qualified multiple times, high scorer in school for biology; School placed top in county multiple times
- Currently Co-organizing a school blood drive
- Selected out of two to take Merck Science Test-School scored Top in County, top 10 in State
- Selected to visit local middle schools (Anthony Wayne and George Washington) to teach and excite science classes about high school biology, mentored them about high school courses, especially AP Biology. About 5 to 6 classes lectured per day for two days.
- Selected out of two people to attend West Point Youth Leadership Conference
- Fluent in Arabic</p>

<p>Plans and Projects
- Working to organize a fundraiser for the school
- Intend to secure a shadowing opportunity at local clinic
- Working to plan a talent show for the school
- Planning to volunteer for the first aid squad, and perhaps library if time permits</p>

<p>Recs should be excellent. I won't settle for a less than stellar essay.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone.</p>

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<p>your ec's look good. if you are really able to raise your sat scores above 2100, i think you have a good shot.</p>

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<p>Your race will marginally improve your chances.</p>

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<p>Do you "love your safeties?" How did you choose them? If, by some chance your reaches and matches did not work out, would you be happy at one of your safety schools? You look like a strong candidate, but every year there are those flukes where kids who are stellar do not get into any school except a safety. So I just want to be sure you have chosen them carefully.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>You look like an excellent applicant. You have lots of leadership skills and are well-rounded. You should fit right in at JHU.</p>