I already got into my safety (SUNY Binghamton) and am also applying to some match schools. These are my reaches.
Background: Nigerian-American, NY, URM, Public School
Intended Major: CS/Computer Engineering
GPA:
97.34 UW/ 102.41 W (Top 5%)
SAT:
1540 (740 RW/800 M) Essay (6/7/6)
SAT Subject Tests:
Biology-M (790) Math 2 (800)
AP:
World History (4)
Language (4)
US History (4)
Biology (5)
Statistics (5)
Taking Physics, Calculus AB and Literature currently.
Awards:
Couple of local science and math fair awards, nothing really special
ECs:
Math Honor Society (9-12), President
Science Honor Society (11-12), Vice President
Senior High Mathletes (9-12)
Science Research (8-11)
Peer Tutoring (10-12)
World Language Honor Society (11-12)
Key Club (10-12)
LOR:
Counselor (10/10)
Teacher #1 (Advanced Physics) (7/10)
Teacher #2 (Advanced Pre-Calc/Calc AB) (9/10)
Optional Teacher (Advanced Italian) (10/10)
Essays:
My Common App essay is pretty strong, but I’m sure my supplements are pretty average.