Chances for Cornell, Rice, Carnegie Mellon, Yale, Duke, U Penn, etc (Junior)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>SAT I: 2290 (CR: 790 M: 770 W: 730 Essay 8) (JAN 2014) 2080 (DEC 2012)
SAT II: MATHEMATICS II – 800 (NOVEMBER 2013) * I am planning to take Chem and Physics next
AP EXAMS: WORLD HISTORY (4) * I am also planning to take AP Cal BC, AP Eng Composition, AP Chem, AP Phys C, AP US History exams this semester
RANK ; 6 OUT OF 681 Top 1%
NON WEIGHTED GPA: 4.0 WEIGHTED GPA: 4.67
Income: 90,000</p>

<p>INTERESTED MAJOR: COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, CS, or BIOMEDICAL
Background: - Junior - Female - Asian - Suburban Public School - Texas
Interested Colleges: Cornell, Rice, Carnegie Mellon, Yale, UT Austin(I have automatic admission), Duke, U Penn, and maybe USC and Columbia </p>

<p>• National Honor Society 11th to present
• Engineering Club - Treasury
• Symphony Orchestra(10th to present)
• UIL Number Sense , Math, Literature Criticisms
• HOSA - HOSA Dental Science District 1st Place
• All-Region Orchestra (10)
• Key Club (9)
• NYTHS ( A Community Service Club)
• Quiz League (9,10,11)
• NSHSS Member (8-Present)
• Cardboard Boat Regatta 2nd Place
• Duke TIP State Recognition(from 8th grade)
• UIL Math Regional Invitational 3rd Place Team
• UIL Lit Crit Regional 1st Place Team
• UIL Number Sense 5th Place Regional
• Straight A Honor Roll since 7th Grade
- Piano for 9 years
• TMEA Piano Ensemble for 4 years
• Whitlock Theory Award
• World of Music Certificate
- Tennis 2 years ( 2nd Place Mixed Doubles in 9th grade)
- Teacher Assistant at Dallas Chinese School (Helps tutor 1-3rd grade students on Math and Reading)
- Research at University of Arlington (summer after 9th grade)
- Created a Chat Group for Chinese high school students in U.S. to help them with improving English and applying to college (currently 76 members) *<strong><em>Does this count as an EC???</em></strong>
- Trilingual – Chinese(Native), English(Fluent), Spanish(Mediocre) </p>

<p>Classes Taken/Am taking:
*Before High School:
PAP Algebra 1 (7th grade)
Spanish I (8th grade)
PAP Geometry (8th grade)
Gateway to Tech (8th grade)
Common Application (Summer)
*9th Grade:
PAP ENG 1
PAP Algebra 2
PAP Biology
PAP World Geography
JV Tennis (9th-10th)
Orchestra (planning to take all 4 years)
Webmastering
Spanish II
*10th Grade:
PAP ENG 2
PAP Pre-Calculus
PAP Chemistry
PAP Physics
AP W History
PAP Span 3
JV Tennis
Orchestra
*Current Year (11th Grade):
AP English III
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics C Mechanics
AP Chemistry
AP US History
AP Euro History
PAP Computer Science
Orchestra</p>

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<p>I think you have an exceptional chance based on your academic standings. My only suggestions are to complete at least 4 or more years of a foreign language, so take spanish 4. Consider working on your volunteer work, it is lacking somewhat. If possible take as many college classes- some high schools allow you to take classes at a local college for free- or college equivalent level classes. I think you have very good chance though.</p>

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<p>@ivygirl1819 Do I need to take academic based college courses? I already took psychology and sociology at a local college last summer. I am thinking of taking more science and math based college courses next year if I can fit them into my schedule. </p>

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<p>If you are interested in Computer Science, Biomedical, etc. then definitely take science or math based. Doing well in courses like those will show colleges that you are not only dedicated and truly interested in what you want to major in, but also that you can handle the level of coursework required in college. If you can receive college credits in these classes that would be helpful for when you actually attend college. Maybe look into some of the good math/science summer programs or take classes during the summer also.</p>

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<p>@ivygirl1819 Thanks for the advice! I am applying to a lot of summer research internships right now. Hopefully I can get in. </p>

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<p>Any other feedback? I will chance back. </p>

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<p>I think with your profile and achievements, all of those schools should be fairly good matches. However, Cornell, Yale, Columbia, and UPenn are still slight reaches, especially Yale and Columbia. There are just too many qualified applicants to the Ivies. </p>

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<p>:D I do number sense too our region is filled with hardcore asians…Your stats are looking good!</p>

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<p>@Martin18 Done. @pieguy321 I quit number sense last year because I felt like it doesn’t really help me in life. </p>

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<p>You have a great resume, You would have a great chance for all colleges.
Thanks for the chance</p>

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<p>I think you have a great shot at all of them. Remember to write killer essays! Good luck! Chance me back? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1620320-regular-decision-chances.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1620320-regular-decision-chances.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I know two girls who applied EA to Stanford for Engineering and both got it. They had similar stats to you. I think Stanford is looking to accept more women into their engineering program. Maybe you should consider applying there too. You’re a great student. You are an ideal candidate for all the schools above. Apply before the scholarship deadline for USC, I think you are in the running for a merit scholarship. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>What about MIT?</p>

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<p>@AmaranthineD I think I may also apply to MIT. I heard that girls have better chances of getting accepted into Engineering programs in tech-focused schools like MIT and CalTech during ED. I am a little wary of going to a school MIT, though, because I want to double major in Psychology. </p>

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<p>@shk909 Thanks for telling me this! It made me feel a little more confident. Now I just need to work on killer essays and better EC’s. </p>