Chances for top schools! (Will chance back)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Chance me for (and state if you think ill get in, or if in general, i might get into some of these schools,etc. What do you think?)</p>

<p>Princeton
Yale
Harvard
Stanford
MIT
Caltech
University of Michigan CoE
Northwestern
University of Notre Dame
UCalBerkeley
Johns Hopkins (BME major)
Cornell
University of Chicago
University of Illinois Urbana</p>

<p>ACT: 32 (34 math, 33 English, 30 reading, 32 Science) <em>will retake to try to get 33 or 34, took it without studying</em>
GPA: 3.98 unweighted
SAT Subjects: 800 Math II
AP: No AP courses offered at my school
Senior Course load:
Dual credit at local college Differential Equations/Linear Algebra, Calculus II, Physics I: Mechanics, General Chemistry I
+ High school English 12, Drafting I
Spring: Calculus III, Linear Algebra, Physics II: Electromagnetism, General Chemistry II, Psychology+ high school English 12, Drafting</p>

<p>Rank: 4/208 unweighted.... basically im the top student if we had weighted GPA
School type: Rural noncompetitive, aka no one goes to any of those schools but umich
EC: Robotics (12), Lion's Club (10,11,12), SADD (10,11,12), Chemistry research with professor (12), Mentoring elementary students (11, 12, 5 hours a week)
Volunteering: Animal Shelter (part of 11, 12), Hospital (12)
Work Experience: 20+ hours a week during school year, 43+ hours a week during the summer
Recommendations will be good! One is from the math department chair and my professor, my counselor really likes me i know, etc, the usuals</p>

<p>Extenuating circumstances: Heroin and crack addicted parents, spent most of my time in ghetto panhandling with my parents, moved each year, sometimes more than once, foster care, abuse, lived in a trailer, very poor, father passing away in sophomore year, lived in a hotel for a month, mother is severely ill, etc..</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>With those circumstances, that will look super good. I really apologize in advance if that comes off as rude or callous. Given what you have achieved with what you had to face, and the level of classes you have taken, I will say you probably have a good shot at at least 1 off those schools. Don’t take my word for it though, since Im just a kid as well. </p>

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<p>Sounds Really good, but remember that most schools REQUIRE 2 Sat Subject Tests.
Princeton Reach
Yale Reach
Harvard Reach
Stanford Reach
MIT Reach
Caltech Reach
University of Michigan CoE high match
Northwestern Reach
University of Notre Dame high match
UCalBerkeley high match
Johns Hopkins (BME major) Reach
Cornell Reach
University of Chicago Reach
University of Illinois Urbana safety</p>

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<p>im instate for michigan by the way.</p>

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<p>Also, I am applying with Questbridge, designed to give students from poor backgrounds a better shot into colleges like Yale, MIT, etc</p>

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<p>BUMP Someone else?</p>

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<p>For UMich CoE in state with ACT 32 and uwGPA 3.98, you should be a high match considering an admission rate of 20% or lower this year. Your GPA is slightly above average while ACT is slightly below average for admission. In state residence gives you a big advantage.
However, you seems to be lack of planning. Taking the ACT (and the only attempt so far) without preparation is a bad move. If you think you can get a better score but not yet retaking it is another bad plan. If you did prepare for the test thoroughly, then you should be either all set with a better score or even aiming at an even better score that may get you merit aid by now. With your current score, most of the other schools are low reach to reach, some depending on your intended major.
I assume you are interested in engineering, but your list of schools is half aim for fame rather than for great engineering schools. Think about what you want to study and check the NPC of these schools, then you can narrow down your list a bit. You have too many reach schools on the list.</p>

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<p>I don’t need merit aid… My mom makes like 25000 a year for four people, and the predicted financial aid for that range is full coverage. Also, I am in the middle 50% for Umich Engineering, and over average for Umich LSA ACT…Umich CoE 31-34 middle 50%, LSA is like 30-33 ish</p>

<p>I am interested in engineering, but I’m also interested in biological research and bioengineering… Yale and Harvard are highly known for biological research.</p>

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<p>Yes, you are within the mid 50 for CoE (based on the numbers from the last 2 years). The median ACT is 33 this year and the admission rate is 20%. That is why you are still just a high match. UMich does meet full need for in state student.
The other schools are still reaches except for LAS at UIUC, however, they do not give much aid, if at all, to OOS.</p>

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<p>Ive been working in a Biomedical Engineering Lab at Yale over the summer as well as now during my senior year on an independent project, and I can vouch somewhat for the strength of the department. PM Me if interested</p>

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<p>Like others have said, the background story and Questbridge really increase your chances for top schools. Some math/physics extracurriculars would be a nice pair with your dual-enrollment classes, especially at schools like Caltech and MIT. You will need another SAT II test, but retaking the ACT is optional.</p>

<ol>
<li>Princeton - Reach</li>
<li>Yale - Reach</li>
<li>Harvard - Reach</li>
<li>Stanford - High Reach</li>
<li>MIT - Reach</li>
<li>Caltech - High Reach</li>
<li>University of Michigan CoE - Match</li>
<li>Northwestern - Reach</li>
<li>University of Notre Dame - Match</li>
<li>UC Berkeley - Match</li>
<li>Johns Hopkins (BME major) - Reach</li>
<li>Cornell - High Match</li>
<li>University of Chicago - Reach</li>
<li>University of Illinois Urbana - Safety (Apply Nonbinding Priority)</li>
</ol>

<p>Chance back?
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<p>With your circumstances, I would be surprised if you didn’t get into at least one Ivy.</p>

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<p>Since you’re applying to so many top tier schools I can only suggest that you get your ACT score up somehow, I currently have a 34 composite and am still expecting a struggle to get into the schools I want (which are similar tier to yours). Good luck and I am sorry for the hardships you had to endure in your life, you turned out well in your circumstances :). Also consider taking an SAT II in Science, since you may need one for a Biomedical Engineering Major.</p>

<p>Chance me back!!!
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<p>No, your ACT score is fine lol. Haven’t you guys seen his circumstances? He’s a low-income and first generation student – for him to have received a 32 ACT and 800 SAT II math is already a great accomplishment. Universities don’t compare two people from completely different backgrounds together. Admissions are called holistic for a reason. The suggestion I have would be to get leadership roles and show compassion/passion. If you don’t of those + great essay, even your unique background won’t make up for it enough.</p>

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<p>OP did not say he is a first generation college student though.</p>

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<p>I am a first generation college student. </p>

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<p>Any other information missing? URM?</p>

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<p>I’m not URM. Just questbridge, first gen </p>