Chances for CMU?

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<p>Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Asian
School: Renowned Private High school</p>

<p>Applying for SCS and CIT (Computer Engineering)</p>

<p>Sat I: 2230 (R : 650, W : 780, M : 800)</p>

<p>Sat II:
Math 2c : 800
Chemistry : 780
Physics : 800</p>

<p>TOEFL : 107</p>

<p>Honors/AP Classes:
H History (10th)
H Multivariable Calulus (11th)
AP Calculus AB (10th)
AP Computer Science A (10th)
AP U.S History (11th)
AP Chemistry (11th)
AP Calculus BC (11th)
AP Music Theory (11th)</p>

<p>All AP Scores are 4 or 5</p>

<p>Class for senior
AP English Language (12th)
AP Government (12th)
AP Psychology (12th)
AP Statistics (12th)
Chinese II</p>

<p>Studying independently AP Physics C E&M and Physics C M, AP Microeconomics and scored 4 or 5</p>

<p>GPA: </p>

<p>3.4 uw</p>

<p>3.6 w</p>

<p>I know that my GPA is really low compared to other applicants to CMU. But I am the one who takes the most rigorous classes in my class. Also, still top 10% of the school rank</p>

<p>Honors:
Some school honors
AP Scholar with Distinction
AP Scholar with Honor</p>

<p>ECs:
- Computer Club Founder & President
- International Organization Founder
- Math Club (Participated some Contest and awarded)
- MUN (participated Yale MUN for 2 years)
- Research Paper about computer application on robotics
- published a science fiction about virtual reality
- Varsity Soccer Player
- participated some computer programming contests
- Internship at Computer / Robotics companies for 3 years</p>

<p>Leadership:
President of the Computer Club in the school
Leader of the Volunteer Club in the school</p>

<p>Volunteer:
- Leader of the volunteer club (10 hours each month for 2 years)
- more than 300 hours at hospital
- At computer club, we made some computers and sent those to third worlds.</p>

<p>Summers:
-Working on Robot / Computer company for 3 years as intern</p>

<p>Hook:
Internship and Research Paper about computer application on robotics
Recommendation from the head master of the famous college from my country who graduated carnagie mellon</p>

<p>Do I have a chance for SCS or CIT (Computer Engineering)? I am so worried about my GPA.</p>

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I actually have the same problem as you-I have a pretty low GPA as well (I got Cs both semesters of BC Calculus sophomore year) but I’m taking the most rigorous classes. My extra curriculars definitely took up most of my time, so I just recommend you to write a mind blowing essay from your heart and really convey the message that you want to go to CMU. I think that’s the best thing you can do right now; I don’t know about CMU but some colleges allow you to write an additional essay explaining your grades, so you might be able to talk about why your GPA is so low as well as back up your arguments with your AP scores (which are very impressive, I must add) and your top 10% ranking. With that said, I believe you have a pretty good chance of getting in. :)</p>

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<p>You’ve got good SAT scores. TOEFL is kinda low but I doubt it matters much. A lot of APs have been taken which is a very good sign that you’re smart. Doesn’t look like you’ve taken any Physics courses and that’s really weird considering you wanna go to CIT/SCS. My suggestion is to take Physics courses in the senior year…
Your ECs look good. Submit that research paper- it’ll increase your chances of admission.
GPA is really low by CMU standards but since they look at the whole picture I think you stand a chance of getting in.</p>

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<p>I had a chance to study college physics at college during my middle school at my country.
So, I took both AP Physics C tests at my freshman year and scored 4 and 5. My school does not allow me to take any physics course that school offer because I already get the score of the hardest AP courses… I also scored 800 on SAT II Physics. If I explain this situation to colleges, will they understand my situation? Thanks for replying.</p>

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<p>I had a chance to study college physics at college during my middle school at my country.
So, I took both AP Physics C tests at my freshman year and scored 4 and 5. My school does not allow me to take any physics course that school offer because I already get the score of the hardest AP courses… I also scored 800 on SAT II Physics. If I explain this situation to colleges, will they understand my situation? Thanks for replying.</p>

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<p>We have the exact same GPA (w and uw), basically the same SAT and same math track (this looks really good, trust me) and number of APs. I went to a renowned private high school too. They don’t look at AP scores in admitting you but you can use them. You beat me by a longshot on the SAT IIs. The low GPA will be offset by all the hard classes and school difficulty. I got into CIT (didn’t apply for SCS) but I’d say you’re set.</p>