Chances for OOS and in need of good safety schools

College Search & Selection
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<p>Often a time I wonder if I dream too much when it comes to m endeavors....can I really get in to these schools? Can anyone out there chance me? Oh, and I need some safety schools too...PLEASE...out of Florida..I want to leave SO bad. </p>

<p>Schools</p>

<p>Reach: Yale, Brown, Wellesley </p>

<p>Ideal: UNC - Chapel Hill (#1 woo!), U.Va</p>

<p>Middle: Penn State, University of Florida</p>

<p>Safety: Elon University, BU</p>

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<p>ACADEMIC INFORMATION</p>

<p>Gender:Female
Ethnicity:Hispanic
High School: International Studies Charter High School
Unweighted GPA: 3.7 (Awaiting recalculation)
Weighted GPA: 4.7 (Awaiting recalculation)
ACT: 27 (will retake)
SATIIs: Spanish:740 Italian: 690
Class Rank: UNKNOWN (top 5% or so)
Academic Program: Italian Language, Culture and Literature
Projected Major: Business⎯ Marketing, English
* Proficient in Spanish, and Italian</p>

<p>APs: Italian (4),Spanish (4) Euro (3), English Lit (3) <-- (First Junior to enroll in Senior class and complete 4 credits in 3 years).</p>

<p>Will take: US History, Bio, Spanish Lit, Human Geo.</p>

<p>Dual-Enrollments: English 1 , Sociology, Psychology, Stats, Microeconomics, American Government, Macroeconomics, French</p>

<p>Recommendations: outstanding! (Principal, English Department Head, and CEO of the Miami Red Cross)
Essays: passion for community service, curiosity for learning</p>

<p>AWARDS
Academic
• ISCHS Italian Program Award (2009)
• ISCHS Honor Superior Honor Roll
• Miami-Dade College Dean's List (2008)</p>

<p>Community Service
*completed over 600 volunteer hours</p>

<p>• American Red Cross Ester Brennan Youth Award for Volunteer Service (2008)
• American Red Cross “Rebuilding Lives” project participant and Certificate (2007)
• American Red Cross Blitz and Community Service Recognition Certificate (2007)
• City of Doral Voluntary Service Certificate (2007, 2008)
• Prudential Spirit of Community Service Award Local Honoree</p>

<p>HIGH ACHIEVEMENT</p>

<p>• Youth Congressional Award (Silver Medal)
• Silver Knight Nominee
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Gold
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Silver
• Presidential Award for Outstanding Service: Bronze</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP POSITIONS</p>

<p>School</p>

<p>• Senior Vice President
• Italian Club President
• Yearbook Editor in Chief
• “Eagles in Action” Community Service Program Coordinator
• ISCHS Graphic Designer and Image Moderator
==> Individual Projects:
• ISCHS brochure
• ISCHS promotional ad
• ISCHS promotional postcard
• ISCHS web-site graphics
• ISCHS School Seal
• ISCHS School Mascot Artwork
• ISCHS School Banner
• ISCHS School Mural (future project)
• ISCHS event programs</p>

<p>Community</p>

<p>• Hands on Miami YVS Web designer
• Children’s Trust Youth Advisory Committee, Vice Chair</p>

<p>Professional</p>

<p>• American Red Cross Graphic Image Marketing Intern and Volunteer</p>

<p>==> Individual Projects:
• Assistance with website
• Rebuilding Lives Project 2007: Autterbury residence</p>

<p>==> Marketing Projects:
• Family postcard
• Armed Services personnel postcard
• Red Cross Holiday Card 2007
• Several banners</p>

<p>Alright, do you guys think that I'm reaching too far? DO I actually have a decent chance of getting in to these schools OOS? </p>

<p>Also, I need some good safety schools....any suggestions??</p>

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<p>I think your “ideal” schools are reaches as well. UNCCH feels standardized tests are very important. UVA only rates them as important but has state residency as very important. While your school record is commendable it will be difficult for you to get into either with that ACT. How far are you willing to go (geographically) for a safety school?</p>

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<p>UNC and UVA should be reaches, very competitive.</p>

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<p>Decent EC, weak stats.</p>

<p>Reaching a bit high unless that ACT comes up.</p>

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<p>I’m working on the tests…but…I don’t know.
I also have a great rec from a Kenan-Flagler alumm.</p>

<p>As for the safeties…I don’t want to leave the eastern time zone.</p>

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<p>noob…weak stats as in tests…or overall? (gpa…etc)</p>

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<p>your act needs to be about 4 or 5 points higher for anything more then penn state or florida.</p>

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<p>i’m not even sure BU can be a safety as your stats stand now</p>

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<p>Yea…I should just quit while I’m still slightly sane and save myself the pain of a course load of 3 APs and 2 Dual-Enrollments this fall…</p>

<p>I don’t even know why I’m even visiting the schools next week - WHAT’S THE POINT?</p>

<p>I always knew these tests would ruin me…</p>

<p>so…I give up…</p>

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<p>nope, just try working on them a bit. you have a good rank/gpa</p>

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<p>I’m guessing being Hispanic or a first generation doesn’t help, right?
Who am I kidding…</p>

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<p>It doesn’t help 5-6 points on the ACT much. At even universities with the most egregious AA practices being Hispanic is only going to be worth 2-3 points. Buckle down and get your scores up if you want to leave Florida so badly.</p>

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<p>So what is the score I should aim for…is a 36 my only option…or if not I don’t even bother applying?</p>

<p>By the by, are there any good schools in the Eastern Time Zone that I would have a realistic chance of getting admitted at?</p>

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<p>I don’t mean to be harsh but UNC-CH is nearly impossible OOS and I’m sure UVa isn’t much easier. With a 27 ACT, chances are dim at either school no matter whatever else you have going for you.</p>

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<p>ANY safety school suggestions?</p>

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<p>Delaware, Pitt, and UConn are all good schools and could possibly be your safeties.</p>

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<p>Try Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan State, Miami of Ohio, and Ohio University for a good helping of state school safeties with exceptional business programs.</p>

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<p>I really don’t want to go so far. I want to stay on the east coast.</p>

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<p>APino125, Delaware, Pitt, and UConn all ARE on the east coast. Or were you talking to OHKID?</p>

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<p>Yes, Yes, aajjc, thanks for your suggestions, I was referring to OHKID. :/</p>