Chances for NorthEast Schools

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>What are my chances to apply as an Economics major to schools such as:
Penn
Harvard
Tufts
Brandeis
NYU
BC
BU
Any other suggestions for safeties and better matches are welcome, thanks so much!</p>

<p>GPA: 92.3(U/W) 98.8(W)
Rank: 7/184(U/W) 8/184(W)
SAT: 2250 (740-CR 800-M 710-WS)
SATIIs:
740 US History
800 Math Level 2
750 Biology
770 Physics
APs: US History-5
Senior Schedule:
AP Physics
AP English Writing
AP Economics (Macro and Micro)
AP Calculus BC
Spanish Honors 3
Marching/Concert Band
ECs:
9-12: Marching/Concert Band: Section Leader-11, Outstanding Improvement Award 11, Drum Major 12
9-12: Chess Team: Captain 11,12, Regional Champs 10,11
9-12: Math Team: Captain 12
9-12: Science Team: Captain 11,12
11-12: Political Action Club: VP 12, Harvard Mod. Congress Award 11
8 years: Shotokan Karate: instruct little kids:4 years, Black Belt and Sensei</p>

<p>Awards/Honors:
AMC12:104.5 (Qualified for AIME)
National Latin Examination (Summa Cum Laude)
National Honors Society
Cornell Book Award
School Awards:
Academic Excellence in Honors Geometry
Academic Excellence in Honors Biology
Computer Science Award</p>

<p>Additional:
Born in Ukraine, speak and read Russian fluently
Have had a steady part-time job since last summer
I have taken the hardest classes and most APs available in my school
white male in Massachusetts</p>

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<p>as an Economics major,
GPA: UW above 3.9
SAT: 740-CR 800-M = 1540
SAT2: IIC 800, W 710, UH 740
AP: UH 5</p>

<p>.......</p>

<p>Penn - slight reach
harvard - reach
others - match</p>

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<p>First of all, I'M CZECH! My parents are from the Czech Republic and I have family all over the place over there (Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Ukraine). So congrats on being a cool Eastern European, first of all!</p>

<p>Penn- I know someone who was admitted to the Wharton School of Business with a 1430 on the old test. He was #2 in a class of about 400 at a solid public school in PA</p>

<p>Harvard- Good Luck. Harvard is such a difficult school to get into in general. You're definitely a solid student- not much more you can do at this point. You could take the SATs again, but I don't think you have much room to improve. You have as good of a chance as anyone!</p>

<p>Tufts- I think you would have a good chance to get in there. It's an excellent school, great research opportunities, etc. </p>

<p>Brandeis- Again, a great school. I think you'd have a good chance</p>

<p>NYU- I'd say you're set.
BC- Ditto
BU- DEFINITELY set.</p>

<p>If you are looking to attend school in a major city, I would also suggest Georgetown. Washington would afford you many internship opportunities. Many people think of Georgetown and think of the Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service, which is first-rate. However, they are great for econ, also.</p>

<p>If you aren't opposed to non-city schools, you would definitely get into Lehigh University, in Bethlahem, PA. They have a good business/econ program, as well. Not as prestigious as an Ivy, but a nice school. The University of Virginia also has a fabulous school of commerce. I would recommend UVA to anyone- it is difficult to get into out of state, but with your stats, I think you'd be fine. UVA has a great alumni network, so getting internships/jobs would be a piece of cake.</p>

<p>Good luck! I hope I helped...I have looked at 23 schools, as a prospective poli sci/int'l relations/int'l business major. If you have any questions or want any other perspectives, just private message or instant message (my screename is in my profile) me. I'd love to help :)</p>

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<p>as Salt and Peppa' would say: "Bump it... bump it real good",
LF61 really summarizes my situation and I appreciate the post by Czech. Any ideas O' Smart CC-ers?</p>

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<p>Penn- Accepted
Harvard- Rejected
Tufts- Accepted
Brandeis- Accepted
NYU- Accepted
BC- Full Ride
BU- Full ride</p>

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<p>have you considered Chicago, Stanford (CA IS HAWT!) or MIT?</p>

<p>Definately got a shot at Harvard but I would say you got a rather bigger chance of being rejected than accepted.</p>

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<p>I've definetly thought about MIT, I'll probably even apply. But by "apply to MIT" I mean that in a last ditch confuse my application with Albert Einstein way. And although I really love Northwestern/UChicago and CA schools, I'm planning on staying a bit closer to home for family reasons. Thanks, keep 'em coming!</p>

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<p>ka dump a bump</p>

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<p>Might take a look at Holy Cross very good school with economics major in addition to accounting major. Also HC has very good Latin program.</p>