<p>Chances for UCBerk, UCLA, Reed, Carleton, Vassar, William and Mary, UMichigan, University of Florida, New College of Florida other LACs, and perhaps your own college suggestions
UW GPA: ~3.6 (I know this is really low...)
Weighted GPA (Assuming honors/pre-ib courses also receive +1.0): ~4.5
SAT: 2160, first sitting (National Merit Commended)
So far 5 AP tests, average score of 4.8, along with IB Latin SL, score 5/7 (AP Scholar with Distinction)
Senior Year Schedule: 8 AP Tests (double science, Calc BC+Stats, US Gov, Macro/Micro Econ, etc.) and 5 IB tests
-Slightly improving grade trend (Junior year UW GPA: 3.72)
Class Rank: not exactly sure, definately better than 15%, but definately not much better than top 10%
Other Academics: hardest courses taken at school for all 4 years except sophomore year (took a second science class [honors] instead of AP Psych)</p>
<p>EC Summary:
-Latin (only done junior year): 1st NATIONALLY on Greek life/Literature, 1st and 8th Greek Lit and Roman Republic History (STATE), Double 1st Greek Lit and Greek History (LOCAL)
-Highest ranking officer of schools chapter of World Affairs council, and representative of school for local "International Crisis Management Exercise
-Founder of school's Young Democrats, worked with school's IB Magazine and school newspaper, organized voter registration drive
-Poetry column editor of IB Magazine, contributor for various political articles
-4th local award for mathematics--science fair</p>
<p>Other: member of 5 honor societies (no officer positions); ~250-300 volunteer hours and a fairly prestigious hospital (Mayo Clinic), library, and Humane society; member of "Joe Berg" society (competitive admission based on score on a science/history test)</p>
<p>bump
I know I’ve already posted chance threats for UCs and some others, but some things have changed in the ECs, APs, and the list of colleges itself.</p>
<p>Your ECs and awards look great with actual focus to them. I’m not familiar with too many of the schools one your list but I know you are definitely a competitive applicant for William and Mary. What is your intended major?</p>
<p>Major would probably be something like Biology/Chemistry, with a minor in something political (not sure if planning for International Affairs, Political Science, or Economics)</p>
<p>Your test scores are very good. But your GPA is a little concerning for many of these schools, however, you are taking a challenging curriculum. But the GPA won’t go unnoticed. I have mixed feelings about your ECs, but generally I would say they are very good. The awards you have a VERY impressive and will definitely stand out and you obviously follow what you’re passionate about, but your ECs are also very one dimensional. Other than your volunteering (which is also pretty good, but not outstanding) almost all of your ECs are academic, which is not a good thing. I don not see any sports or anything like that. The ECs are still good. </p>
<p>Overall you are a competitive applicant, but not a stand out applicant. Since I do not know your state of residence, I will assume out of state for all colleges on this list.
UCBerk - low reach/reach (it has become very competitive)
UCLA - low reach/reach
Reed - low reach/high match
Carleton - low reach/high match
Vassar - low reach/high match
William and Mary - match
UMichigan - match
University of Florida - low match
New College of Florida - no idea</p>
<p>If your GPA was a bit higher I would move a lot more of these into the match range, because everything else is great. But I also no a lot of state schools take GPA into strong consideration in admissions. What I would recommend is working hard on essays because that can make a difference. Also ask teachers you know well to write you letters of rec. Good luck! I hope this helped!</p>
<p>Michigan is arguably the hardest school to get into from your list. Other than that, those chances sound about right ^</p>
<p>What’s your intended major?</p>
<p>The Mayo Clinic is only ‘fairly’ prestigious… lol…</p>
<p>The UCs are much, much more competitive if you are out-of-state, which it sounds like you are. Definitely reaches.</p>
<p>Places like Reed with a more holistic admissions process might overlook your ok GPA in favor of other attributes (Reed will love the classics stuff), places that are more numbers-based and get a trillion applications like the UCs and I’m guessing UMich probably won’t. However it isn’t /horrible/ and you still have time to work on improving it. </p>
<p>Unlike the other person, I think “well-rounded” ECs (i.e. one sport, one instrument, one school club) are overrated and ones that demonstrate passions and commitment are much more compelling. Did you ever do Model UN? It seems right up your alley.</p>
<p>UCBerk - reach-- out-of-state will hurt you
UCLA - reach-- out-of-state will hurt you
Carleton - low reach
UMichigan - low reach/high match-- out-of-state might hurt
Vassar - low reach/high match-- it might help a bit if you’re male
Reed - low reach/high match-- interest in classics will help a bit
William and Mary - high match-- out-of-state might hurt
New College of Florida - match
University of Florida - safety/match</p>
<p>I’d add Macalester to the list as well, not as competitive/prestigious as Carleton but still very solid and actually urban. And apply to your in-state flagship university as a safety and cheaper option (plus you could get into an honors college if they have one). If you’re into Reed and Carleton and looking for other great colleges with strong science programs, you might consider Harvey Mudd or other Claremont colleges, Grinnell, U Chicago, Swarthmore, and Haverford.</p>