Chances for Selective Schools?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Thanks for taking the time to look at my question! I appreciate any feedback that any of you all have to offer. I'm curious if my application stands a chance at any of the following reach schools and if so, if there are specific reach schools on my list where my application appears to be better suited.</p>

<p>For context, I am an African American female from the mid-Atlantic. Family income bracket is ~150k.</p>

<p>Brown
Columbia
UChicago
Dartmouth
Duke
UMich
Northwestern
UVA
William and Mary
UNC
UMD </p>

<p>My cumulative GPA is 4.5 W/ 4.0 UW
Class rank: top 2% in class of ~460 people
SAT scores: 2220 composite
740R/730M/750W
SAT II scores:
...not great, 710 USH/680 Math II
ACT: didn't take yet, striving for 34+ (will decide whether or not to submit depending on my score)</p>

<p>Course-load: 11 AP classes total
Senior year schedule: AP calculus BC, AP government, AP physics, AP statistics, AP French, AP literature, orchestra</p>

<p>AP scores: Calc AB (5), World History (5), USH (5), Bio (5), Macroeconomics (5), Microeconomics (4)</p>

<p>Honors/Awards:
-National Achievement Scholar
-Participant in highly selective state-level science program
-Several small music awards/recognition at regional level
-Small debate awards</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities (brief description):
-Founder, President/Vice President of multiple school honor societies (I've done quite a bit for these in terms of organizing fundraisers, tutoring programs, and volunteer opportunities. I've also helped start a tutoring program for ESL students specifically).
-District leader of national student-run volunteer organization
-Executive board member for science outreach program
-Debate captain
-Executive board member of student mentoring program
-Participant in various orchestra programs outside of school (have played violin for 9 years)
-Section leader of school orchestra
-Co-leading community fundraiser to raise money for various national organizations
-French NHS
-Other typical clubs (NHS, Key Club, etc.)
-Travel sports
-Interned for music program
-job</p>

<p>Any advice is greatly appreciated! </p>

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<p>Just my opinion, but I feel you have a good chance! Respectable SAT scores, what is expected for schools of this caliber, and as good as a GPA can get. Course load is maxed as expected, and ECs are good enough. Your weaknesses are pretty dead average ECs and a below average Math SAT II.</p>

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<p>You have a decent chance, though many of those will be reaches due to the sheer competitiveness and number of qualified applicants that apply to these schools. What is your home state? Those such as University of Michigan, William and Mary, University of Virginia, and University of North Carolina will be more difficult admits out of state than in state. Also, make sure you check with the net price calculator and your parents to make sure they are affordable. Some of these schools do not promise to meet full need for OOS students and can end up being quite expensive.</p>

<p>What is your potential major? That could be another way to potentially narrow the list down</p>

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<p>Thank you for the replies! :slight_smile:
@shawnspencer‌ , I’m strongly interested in majoring in economics, which is why many of the above schools are appealing to me, but I’m also open to pursuing a math/science major. I know my application isn’t particularly pointed towards either, so I’m wondering if this might also negatively impact my admissions chances. I’m from Virginia. </p>

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<p>For UMich LSA from OOS, your SAT is above admission average and your GPA is good. It should be a match for you considering all factors including your EC, URM, course rigor. But you are not likely to get scholarship or financial aid. So you are looking at >$55k per year.</p>

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<p>You have a very good application. Your SAT score is maybe on the average range for Ivy Leagues and your extracurriculars are decent. Your GPA is good and you took a lot of AP. Your ethnicity also gives you a good chance. You should definitely apply.</p>